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Tajikistan achieved a 3-0 win over the Maldives today in the AFC Asian Cup qualifying match held in Malé. This outcome comes after the first leg match held last Thursday in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, where the home team also triumphed with a score of 2-0. This match marked the first...
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has revealed that flights at Hanimaadhoo International Airport will move to the ground floor of the newly built terminal beginning Wednesday, October 16. The initiative aims to match the airport’s infrastructure with the Maldives Civil Aviation...
Two additional suspects, including prominent businessmen, have been arrested in connection with the theft of 13.6 million cigarettes from containers held under the custody of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) after being seized by the Maldives Customs Service. The arrests bring the total number of...
Prominent businessman Ahmed Arif (Aattey) and Apollo Holdings CEO Mohamed Waheed (Dhigali) have been arrested in connection with the theft of 13 million cigarettes from two containers seized by Maldives Customs Service. According to a police statement, four individuals have been arrested for...
Travellers to Sri Lanka will now be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure, while travellers to India must complete the e-arrival card online before travelling. Previously, Sri Lanka allowed on-arrival visas for all travellers without the need for advance...
Maldives’ leading telecommunications provider Dhiraagu has announced that a technical issue is currently disrupting access to some of its key digital services — including the Dhiraagu App, MyAccount, and Reload platforms. In a public announcement issued today, the company confirmed that several...
Assistant Commissioner Ahmed Mohamed has been temporarily assigned to lead the Hulhumalé Police. The Maldives Police Service confirmed that Ahmed Mohamed assumed the position after Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Daud went on leave Tuesday. “ACP Ahmed Mohamed has been assigned to run the...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Maldivians traveling to Sri Lanka to ensure that they complete the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) form ahead of their trip, following changes to Sri Lanka’s immigration procedures. According to the new policy, effective from 15th October 2025, all...
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...
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...
Former Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath, who served under the government of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has been ordered to appear before the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said on X that Riffath has been instructed to attend the ACC...
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has disclosed that steps are being taken to revise the regulation, enabling utility bills from rental properties to be charged to the tenant rather than the property owner. The Utility Regulatory Authority Act was revised in the last session of...