STO Prepares Major Product and Energy Showcase for Hotel Asia 2026
State Trading Organisation is set to feature its People’s Choice supermarket offerings, new brand launches, and resort energy solutions at Hotel Asia 2026 in Hulhumalé.
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VP Latheef Demands Legal Certainty and Expanded Finance to Counter Rising Sea Levels at UNGA
At UNGA 81, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef urged global leaders to scale up adaptation finance and secure legal protections for SIDS facing sea level rise.
Over 7,000 Sign Petition to Strip MPs of Exclusive Foreign Healthcare Privileges
A citizen petition with over 7,000 signatures has crossed the legal threshold to force a Majlis debate, demanding an end to state-funded foreign health insurance for lawmakers and their families.
Pakistan International Airlines Plans Direct Flights to the Maldives
Pakistan International Airlines plans to launch direct flights to the Maldives following upcoming fleet expansion, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and bilateral connections between the two nations.
Saudi Development Fund Has Invested $488 Million in Maldives, Ambassador Says
The Saudi Fund for Development has provided approximately $488 million for Maldivian infrastructure, housing, and healthcare projects, as Saudi Ambassador Yahya Hassan Al-Qahtani reaffirms commitments to deepen bilateral ties.
MDP Activist Mohamed Shamin Released After 13 Days in Police Custody
Opposition MDP activist Mohamed Shamin was released following 13 days in police custody over an August demonstration, as party lawyers prepare a Civil Court challenge alleging unlawful detention.
Charting Financial Sovereignty: What Settling $1.34 Billion in Debt Means for the Maldives
By clearing over $1 billion in external obligations on its way to completing a $1.34 billion debt cycle, the Maldives restored global market confidence, protected social spending, and anchored its long-term financial sovereignty.
Maldives Marks Historic First Participation at IAEA General Conference in Vienna
The Maldives completed its first appearance as an IAEA Member State at the 70th General Conference in Vienna, focusing on expanding cancer care, clean energy transition, and national disaster response.
President Muizzu Affirms Non-Partisan Rule of Law at PNC Congress
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu pledged strict, non-partisan enforcement of Maldivian law during the PNC congress, emphasizing judicial independence as former president Abdulla Yameen prepares for a high-profile retrial.
How US Interest Rate Hikes Strain the Maldivian Economy
The US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates signals higher borrowing costs globally, placing indirect economic pressure on the Maldives through tight foreign currency reserves, expensive debt refinancing, and shifting tourism dynamics.