President Mohamed Muizzu has highlighted the United Kingdom’s significant contribution to the Maldives’ economic and social development, while expressing hope for stronger cooperation between the two countries under newly appointed British Prime Minister Andrew Burnham.
The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has instructed state-owned companies to reduce their workforce by 33 percent within the next three months as part of broader efforts to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
The Maldivian government has strongly condemned the recent ballistic missile attacks targeting civilian-populated areas in Saudi Arabia.
Qatar’s Amir met with Maldivian President today during the President’s visit to Doha. President condolences on behalf of the Maldivian people following the passing of Qatar’s former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
In a historic first for the Maldives, direct Umrah charter flights have been launched from Gan International Airport in Addu City to Saudi Arabia, giving residents of the southern atolls a more convenient way to perform the pilgrimage.
Government revenue reached MVR 22.4 billion during the first half of 2026, with tax collections increasing by MVR 2 billion, although the state budget still recorded an overall deficit of MVR 975.9 million.
Bahrain-based Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has announced plans to develop its first luxury resort in the Maldives, marking the company’s debut in the Indian Ocean and a key milestone in its international expansion strategy.
Maldives Explains Absence from Khamenei’s State Funeral, but was ultimately unable to do so after a last-minute change to the protocol for foreign delegations and subsequent travel constraints.
58 people received emergency assistance after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Malé late Sunday night, while 11 residents were taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation.
The Maldives has been listed among the South Asian countries experiencing the highest spread of measles this year, following a resurgence of the disease after nearly a decade without local transmission.
