Maldives bans import of pre-rolled cigarette tubes

The Maldives has banned the import of pre-rolled cigarette tubes under a new regulation formulated by the government. The general regulation on tobacco control was published on the Government Gazette on Wednesday afternoon. The new regulation prohibits the import of pre-rolled cigarette and bidi tubes, whether it comes with filters or not, as well as empty packs […]

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Maldives to reach FTA with India soon, says Minister

The Maldives will soon finalise a trade pact with India, a senior Maldivian Minister has said, barely two weeks after New Delhi appeared to caution the island nation over possible “revenue loss” from similar deals inked with other countries, including China. According to Maldivian media, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed confirmed the […]

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Maldives welcomes over 200,000 tourists in January, China leads arrivals

The number of tourists visiting the Maldives crossed 200,000 in January, statistics have shown. According to the Tourism Ministry, the number of tourists visiting the country in January was 11.1 percent higher than the same period last year. The largest number of tourists visited the Maldives in January came from China. According to the latest […]

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India increases aid to Maldives with MVR 1.06bn budget allocation

India is set to increase its financial aid to the Maldives for the upcoming year, with an allocation of MVR 1.06 billion in its 2025-2026 proposed budget. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration presented its 2025-2026 proposed budget to the Parliament on Saturday. According to the budget, which is published on the Indian Foreign Ministry’s […]

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Morocco, Maldives Eye Stronger Bilateral Ties

Morocco and the Maldives held high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, with discussions spanning culture, sustainable development, and economic exchanges. Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Maliki, based in New Delhi, met with senior Maldivian officials, including Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, Islamic Affairs Minister Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen during his visit to […]

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Maldives Emerges As Premier Destination For Luxury Travelers

Increasing interest from honeymooners drives expansion and luxury offerings from resorts. The Maldives is positioning itself as one of the world’s leading travel destinations, appealing particularly to luxury travelers and honeymooners seeking exceptional and unique experiences. With burgeoning interest and travel trends indicating strong growth, the Maldives is at the forefront of luxury tourism, characterized […]

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‘Goal is to ensure a sustainable and affordable energy supply’

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said on Sunday that his administration’s goal is to ensure that energy supply in the Maldives is both sustainable and affordable. In a message on the occasion of International Day of Clean Energy, President Muizzu said that as a low-lying island nation that is acutely vulnerable to climate change, investing in […]

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Dubai Unveils $598M Development with ELIE SAAB in Maldives

SAMANA Developers, one of Dubai’s leading real estate companies, has partnered with the global luxury lifestyle brand ELIE SAAB to unveil the SAMANA Ocean Views interiors project. Announced at Dubai’s Madinat Arena, this development is ELIE SAAB’s first branded real estate project in the Maldives and SAMANA Developers’ debut branded collaboration. Located just 20 minutes […]

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Maldives and Estonia Join Forces to Innovate in Blockchain and Web3 Technology

The Maldives and Estonia have recently taken significant steps to boost their adoption of emerging technologies by signing two agreements focused on public sector applications. These agreements aim to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and blockchain technology, thereby solidifying the diplomatic relationship between the two nations. This initiative was marked by […]

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`Neighboring nations important, but will walk all paths ensuring prosperity for Maldivians’

resident Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, citing Maldives’ relations with neighboring nations as extremely important, states his administration will nevertheless walk all paths, alongside any nation, ensuring development for Maldivian people. He made the remark during an exclusive interview with state media, PSM, after concluding his official visit to Estonia. In this regard, the President emphasized the […]

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