Maldives Government Announces MVR 2.5 Billion Treasury Bill Issuance

The Government of the Maldives has announced a new Treasury Bill (T-Bill) issuance worth over MVR 2.5 billion, open for subscription via the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The offer is scheduled for 19 October 2025, with settlement on 20...

President urges seafarers to follow weather advisories

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu urged seafarers to follow weather advisories issued by authorities on Thursday, as he expressed profound sadness over a marine accident earlier in the day, which left at least one person dead. On early Thursday, Almaak...

Indian Tourists Regain Confidence in Maldives as Arrivals Surpass 100,000 Mark

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has surpassed 100,000 so far this year, signaling a strong rebound in travel confidence and renewed interest from one of the country’s key markets. According to the latest statistics from the...

Maldives nominated for World’s Leading and Green Destination titles at World Travel Awards 2025

The Maldives has once again been nominated in two of the most prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025, reaffirming its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. The country is competing for the...

Safa: PSM is Maldives’ most ethical media

Former Broadcasting Commission President Safa Shafeeq on Sunday described state-run Public Service Media (PSM) as the only media outlet in the Maldives that adheres to journalism and broadcasting regulations. Safa made the remarks during her...

President Dr Muizzu Unveils Major Infrastructure and Social Development Plans Across 10 Islands of North Miladhunmadulu Atoll

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has visited ten inhabited islands of North Miladhunmadulu Atoll as part of his four-day tour that began Monday. During his meetings with Island Councils, Women’s Development Committees (WDCs), and community members, the...

Maldives Leads the World by Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis, HIV and Syphilis

Maldives Becomes First Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis, and Syphilis For the first time, the Maldives has made public health history for achieving triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of three...

Bestbuy Maldives champions local culinary talent at Hotel Asia

Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is referred to be the hospitality industry event in the Maldives. In this year’s Culinary Challenge (19 to 22 October 2025) comprising competitions over 20 categories, most will take place...

Visit Maldives unveils branding at Anfield in landmark global exposure

Visit Maldives Corporation is set to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s most prominent sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will commence at 4:30 p.m....

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Welcomes Japanese Culinary Masters for International Chefs Day

Malé, Maldives, October 16, 2025 – Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is set to elevate International Chefs Day with an extraordinary celebration of Japanese artistry and flavor. From October 20th to 25th, 2025, the resort will welcome renowned Japanese Chef...

Virgin Atlantic Begins Operations from VIA’s New Terminal 1

Virgin Atlantic has officially commenced operations from the newly opened Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking another milestone in the expansion of the Maldives’ main international gateway. A special ceremony was held today...

Baa Atoll Council of Maldives Enters Guinness World Records with Snorkelling Event

The Baa Atoll Council has officially entered the Guinness World Records by setting a new world record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously during the Baani Event held in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkellers participated in this...

CPI(M) MP A.A. Rahim urges SBI to withdraw remittance limit for Indian expatriates in Maldives

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim wrote a letter to the SBI Chairman. (X/@AARahimdyfi) CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim has urged the State Bank of India (SBI) to withdraw the remittance limit for Indian expatriates in Maldives. In a letter to the...

Bangladesh’s Lady Cadet Jannatul Mawa receives medal from Pakistan Military Academy

"Heartiest Congratulations to Lady Cadet Jannatul Mawa (Bangladesh Army) on passing out from Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) & receiving the coveted Commandant’s Overseas Medal. She was handed over the award by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir,...

President Muizzu Confirms Strong Financial Management as Maldives Prepares for $500 Million Sukuk Repayment

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that the Maldives faces no risk of bankruptcy, assuring the public that all necessary financial arrangements have been made to meet the country’s upcoming debt obligations, including the USD 500 million...

Ooredoo Partners with Google to Digitalize Maldivian Businesses

Malé, Maldives — In a significant move to accelerate digital transformation across the nation, Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Google Workspace to small and medium enterprises and large corporations throughout the...

Halal tourism: Distraction from Maldives’ investment ‘chokehold’

A new government initiative to add “Halal Tourism” to the Maldivian tourism sparked an intriguing debate among industry professionals. The government is offering a lot of incentives to get investors to invest in this niche, but industry veterans...

Maldives achieves historic triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of diseases

In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and...

Maldives becomes the first country to achieve 'triple elimination' of mother─to─child transmission of HIV, syphilis & hepatitis B

In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and...

Beyon Cyber’s Abubakar Latif at GM Forum 2025: Building digital trust in Maldives’ hospitality future

At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, Abubakar Latif, Chief Technology Officer at Beyon Cyber and Board Member of DTS Solutions UAE, delivered a compelling reminder that the future of hospitality depends not only on innovation...