Police have launched a targeted operation against unauthorized banking and illegal foreign currency trading in the Maldives, searching multiple individuals, a local business, and a residence as part of an ongoing enforcement crackdown.
Maldives Immigration expects standard e-passport issuance to resume next week following the arrival of a new stock of passport booklets, ending temporary delays managed through emergency travel measures.
Maldives Expo 2026 is set to feature over 1,000 SMEs from October 25 to November 2 at Hulhumalé Central Park, featuring new tourism and international exhibitor districts.
Mohamed Anil, a 39-year-old Maldivian national, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Vietnam after being caught smuggling over 1.5 kg of illicit drugs into Cam Ranh International Airport.
Yaaraa Productions’ supernatural thriller Dhevi sets a new benchmark for Maldivian cinema at the Olympus Theatre, using cutting-edge motion control and visual effects to power Mariyam Azza’s dual lead performance.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Ocean Resources has approved the Maldives’ first commercial mud crab fattening project in GDh. Fiyoaree. Spearheaded by Meritall Private Limited, the venture aims to turn under-weight crabs into premium yield, building a sustainable local supply chain for luxury resorts and creating coastal jobs
The Local Government Authority (LGA) has banned local councils from allowing political activities on council premises, citing legal violations under the Decentralization Act following the opposition MDP’s congress held at the Male’ City Council hall.
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed highlighted 54 years of tourism achievements on National Tourism Day, expressing firm confidence in the industry’s continued expansion and economic impact.
A man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison and fined MVR 200,000 after being caught at Velana International Airport with diamorphine and cannabis taped to his body.
Speaking at the 7th AACC Congress in Samarkand, Maldivian Chief Justice Uz Abdul Ghanee Mohamed highlighted the power of AI and digital technology to clear court backlogs, while emphasizing that final judicial decisions must strictly remain with human judges.
