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MTCC delivers resilient 2025 performance with MVR 2.13 billion revenue

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) strengthened its financial position in 2025 while maintaining a major pipeline of…

New rule: Expat salaries must go directly into local bank accounts

The Maldives has introduced new rules requiring employers to deposit expatriate workers’ salaries directly into bank accounts held…

Sri Lankan community clears 585kg of waste from Hulhumalé beach

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives, in collaboration with MOPA, organised a beach clean-up at…

Visit Maldives MD Ibrahim Shiuree resigns citing personal reasons

Ibrahim Shiuree has resigned as Managing Director of Visit Maldives, citing personal reasons for his decision to step…

MMA wants salaries and domestic transactions shifted to Rufiyaa by 2030

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) aims to make the Maldivian Rufiyaa the primary currency for domestic financial transactions…

Dhiraagu Malé Open draws over 420 swimmers in record turnout

The Dhiraagu Malé Open 2026 has concluded with more than 420 swimmers taking part, making this year's competition…

President Muizzu, Tuvalu Deputy PM discuss sustainable investment and SIDS challenges

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Tuvalu's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Panapasi Nelesone,…

Maldives closes tourism GST loophole, foreign booking platforms to pay tax

The People’s Majlis has passed an amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act that will bring offshore…

No bullets, no lasers: India’s new anti-drone system fights with sound

Indian scientists have developed an acoustic counter-drone system capable of destabilising unauthorised drones using targeted sound waves, potentially…

“Check Boahiyaavahikan portal from tomorrow”: State Minister Nazim tells housing applicants

The Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development has urged applicants under the government's "Housing for All" programme…