`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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Maldives Govt denies alleged plans to block social media platforms

The Maldivian government has denied rumors it plans on blocking certain social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. The denial comes amid rumors that the government plans to submit legislature once the Parliament reopens in February to ban certain social media platforms. In a post on X on Wednesday, Heena Waleed, the chief […]

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Maldives President: MVR 500M owed by state to private companies being disbursed

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu the government has begun disbursing payments for MVR 500 million owed to private companies in relation to various projects completed for the government. The President visited GDh. Hoadedhdhoo on Tuesday morning as part of his ongoing tour of Huvadhoo Atoll. Speaking at a meeting with the residents of the island, President […]

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Second Airbus A-330 will begin operations in Oct: Maldives President

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Monday, said the second Airbus A-330 wide-body aircraft of the national carrier, Maldivian, will commence operations in October this year. He made the remarks at Velana International Airport (VIA) during a ceremony held by the national carrier to welcome its first-ever wide-body aircraft to the fleet. Inclusion of two […]

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Seven islands in the Maldives recorded significant damage amid bad weather

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) states seven islands have reported flooding caused by heavy rain and swell waves as Maldives experiences a bad weather spell. Islands that reported flooding following swell waves are R. Inguriadhoo and Sh. Narudhoo. Heavy rain caused flooding in the remaining five islands. They include F. Nilandhoo, where 80 percent of […]

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China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement takes effect from Jan 1

“The FTA marking a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two countries,” state-run Public Service Media (PSM) said here on Wednesday. Male has described as “a significant milestone” the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (CMFTA) under which both nations will benefit from reduced tariffs and improved market access commitments, media reports said. The CMFTA, […]

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Washington Post reveals India’s terrible conspiracy against Muizzu

India conspired to remove Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. Recently, the US media outlet Washington Post revealed this conspiracy by India and published it in a report. According to the report, Mohamed Muizzu became the president of the Maldives in late 2023. After winning the election, he promised to expel Indian troops from his country in […]

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Private jets fill Maldives airports, sees 8 percent increase

The arrival of private jets to the Maldives has shown an uptick in numbers as the island nation is currently observing its peak tourism season. Tourist arrivals increase to the tropical destination as many of these travelers are escaping the winter season in their home countries but are still looking to celebrate the festivities that […]

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Maldives aims USD 5 bil revenues in 2025 following record-breaking 2024 arrivals

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced the ambitious target of generating USD 5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025 following a record-breaking year of tourist arrivals in 2024. The announcement was made by Abdulla Ghiyas, the Chairperson of MMPRC, and Ibrahim Shiuree, the Managing Director and CEO of MMPRC at […]

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Maldives celebrates record two million tourist arrivals

The Maldives welcomed its two millionth visitor of the year on Thursday – making 2024 a record year for Maldivian tourism in terms of tourist arrivals. Astrid Dirnegger, an Austrian woman on holiday with her husband and two children, arrived at the Velana International Airport (VIA) on Thursday morning on Austrian Airlines flight OS 045-6. […]

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