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The Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia successfully concluded the Third Maldives–Australia Senior Officials’ Talks on 28 July 2026 in Malé.
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that both Velana International Airport (VIA) and the Maamahi Executive Lounge have been shortlisted for the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026, earning recognition...
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The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced a new organisational structure designed to strengthen accountability, simplify the customer journey, and align the Bank more closely with its long-term strategy of...
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According to the latest Weekly Fiscal Developments Report prepared by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises as of July 23, 2026, the total revenue and grants received by the...
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Reclamation works at Giraavaru’s Site B have commenced under a new contract, with a further 7 hectares of land set to be reclaimed as part of the ongoing project.
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The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced the go-live of a cross-border payment integration connecting Favara, the Maldives' instant payment system, with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in a milestone...
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the launch of Liveaboard Finance, a dedicated financing solution for the Maldives' liveaboard tourism segment.
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has opened a newly developed passenger rest and service area at Terminal 1 of Velana International Airport (VIA), adding new facilities aimed at improving comfort...
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Velana International Airport (MLE) has successfully handled its first-ever Sea-to-Air transshipment cargo originating from Cambodia, marking an expansion of the airport’s Sea-to-Air connectivity into Southeast Asia.
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Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) collection stood at MVR 6.7 billion, which was a key driver of state revenue growth during the current year, according to the latest Weekly...
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The Ministry of Finance, in its latest release of the Weekly Fiscal Development Report, noted that subsidy expenditure is at 3.13 billion, with a majority of the spending aimed at keeping...
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has completed a dedicated operation to facilitate the departure of Umrah pilgrims travelling through Velana International Airport (VIA) during July, with more than 5,565 pilgrims...
