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The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced that arrangements have been made to introduce PayPal services in the Maldives, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation efforts. According to the Ministry, Ooredoo Fintech has partnered with PayPal as the...
Ooredoo Maldives has announced plans to launch PayPal services in 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation and expanding access to international financial transactions for individuals and businesses. The company confirmed that it is in the final stages of partnership...
The Ministry of Homeland Security has announced that employers can now cancel work permits that remain unpaid, provided they agree to settle the outstanding fees and penalties at a later date. According to the ministry, the decision aims to provide employers with greater flexibility in managing...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that the Maldives faces no risk of bankruptcy, declaring that all arrangements are in place to meet the country’s upcoming financial obligations — including the final payment of the $500 million Sukuk due in April 2026. Speaking at a gathering held in...
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) allocated MVR 8.6 million in assistance in September for individuals admitted to private healthcare institutions in the nation, as per information published by the agency. The September statistics released by NSPA on Saturday indicate that the agency...
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced it collected MVR 20 billion in tax revenue between January and September this year. According to the September tax revenue collection statistics released by MIRA, the MVR 20 billion collected during the first nine months of this year marks...
Widespread public anger regarding the unlawful leasing of government-subsidized Gedhoruveriya apartments has led to prompt measures by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s government. The government has declared a comprehensive inspection and enforcement initiative to locate and reclaim social housing...
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Of the 4,000 flat recipients under the former government's Gedhoruveriyaa scheme, even a hundred people have not yet received their flats. The Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) told state media Public Service Media (PSM) that 62 recipients have been handed over keys so far. The first flats are...
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has declared that a dollar ATM will be set up in ADh. Dhangethi prior to March of next year. The President delivered this statement during his meeting with the Dhangethi residents today, marking the initial stop on his current tour of ADh. Ring-shaped coral reef. He...
The living expenses in the Maldives keep increasing, as recent information from the Maldives Bureau of Statistics reveals a clear image of escalating prices and heightened financial strain on families. Recent figures indicate that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose by 4.14 percent...