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The Maldives government has announced an investigation into the recent incident involving the removal of tourists from Dhigurah Island, located in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. The tourists were reportedly asked to leave after allegedly failing to pay a fee imposed by the island council. These fees...
The new partnership between Visit Maldives and Liverpool FC encompasses both the men’s and women’s teams and aims to promote the Maldives as a premier global tourist destination. This collaboration highlights the country's remarkable locations, diverse activities, rich heritage, and breathtaking...
A 32-year-old man from the Maldives was severely injured in a barracuda attack while diving to collect sea cucumbers. Following the incident, he was airlifted to India for advanced medical treatment at Amrita Hospital. Initially, the man received care in the Maldives, but due to the serious nature...
His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has conveyed congratulations on behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives to Prime Minister His Excellency Mark Joseph Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, following his assumption of office. In his message to the new Prime Minister,...
First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed attended the opening ceremony of 'Mahrajan Al-Qur'an Al-Kareem 1446' on Wednesday night. The ceremony took place at the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). During the ceremony, three students from the university and a Qari from Egypt recited the Holy Qur'an....
The government has announced plans to launch a solar project in the Male' area, aiming to generate 100 to 150 megawatts (MW) of energy. This project will encompass the design, financing, construction, and operation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy plant. In a statement released today, the...
This year, the Maldives has seen an influx of 500,000 tourists, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. On average, the country is experiencing 7,100 tourist arrivals per day, reflecting a 4.6 percent increase from last year. During the same period in 2024, tourist arrivals totaled...
His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed hosted resident high commissioners, ambassadors and representatives of international organisations for Iftar yesterday. At the function held at the Official Residence of the President, Muleeaage, the dignitaries paid...
At the end of February, the Maldives' usable reserves reached USD 179 million, reflecting a rise of USD 63 million compared to January's total of USD 116 million, as reported by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). The largest increase in reserves last year occurred in February, when they...
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced that despite the six-month deadline for vehicles in the Male' area, which were registered in other zones, to update their registrations, many have not yet complied. As a result, the ministry has decided to offer an additional period for...
A new bill has been introduced in Parliament proposing that the President be granted the authority to designate islands and lagoons under the jurisdiction of island councils for tourism development. This change to the Tourism Act was put forward by Ahmed Riyaz, a Member of Parliament for the...
Police have initiated a search for Abdulla Shihaadh, a 37-year-old resident of Noonu Atoll Manadhoo, who has been missing since last Saturday. According to a police statement posted on social media, he was reported missing at 8:05 PM last night. His family last had contact with him at 4:50 PM on...