A former MPL procurement chief manager and a Bangladeshi national have been convicted over falsified diesel delivery records involving 783,100 litres of fuel and MVR 6.8 million in payments.
The 2027 budget proposes MVR 3 billion for housing, including MVR 750 million to assist homebuyers and builders with equity contributions.
The MMA has reminded businesses to complete mandatory foreign currency conversions before Wednesday’s deadline, warning that non-compliant entities will be publicly named under updated Foreign Exchange Act rules.
Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah has defended President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration during a GST debate, highlighting over $1 billion in debt repayments, ongoing national development projects, and salary adjustments for officials, all without tax hikes.
Candidacy is officially open for the Vaavu Thinadhoo Council presidency by-election. Applications close on October 26, with voting scheduled for November 28.
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority collected MVR 2.6 billion in September 2026, beating monthly projections by 12.7% thanks to strong tourist arrivals and aggressive debt-recovery efforts.
Backed by international grants, 41 volunteers removed 229 kg of marine debris to protect Baa Atoll’s Blue Lagoon during FYDS’s second community cleanup.
Driven by self-taught technique, Hassan crafts intricate compositions using “asemic writing”—visual art that mimics script without a single literal meaning.
Bank of Maldives (BML) reported a record MVR 1.93 billion net profit for the first nine months of 2026—a 26% year-over-year increase—driven by record loan disbursements, expanding customer deposits, and strong foreign currency growth.
Business Centre Corporation appoints 39 expert judges for Maldives Expo 2026 as competition entries hit record numbers. Learn about submission dates, judging criteria, and venue details.
