The Times of Addu

Maldives Welcomes First International Tourist of 2026

January 2, 2026, 07:14

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) on Thursday welcomed the first international tourist to arrive in the Maldives in 2026. The first visitor of the year was identified as German national… Continued

Year in Review 2025: A Full-Scale Assault on Media Freedom in the Maldives

January 2, 2026, 07:03

By the end of 2025, the Maldives had entered one of the darkest chapters in its media history. What unfolded over the year was not a single policy misstep, but… Continued

Maldives Welcomes 2026 with Drone Spectacle Amid Ongoing Financial Crisis

January 1, 2026, 13:28

Male Maldives: The Maldives welcomed the start of 2026 with a large-scale drone show and fireworks, even as the country continues to face a deepening financial crisis marked by rising… Continued

Government fiscal reforms yield MVR 3.4 Billion budget surplus

April 16, 2025, 18:39

he government has achieved a significant budget surplus of MVR 3.4 billion through strategic expenditure reductions while maintaining revenue growth, according to the latest financial statistics released by the Ministry… Continued

Nepalese man stabbed in Malé

April 16, 2025, 15:45

A Nepalese national sustained injuries following an assault with a sharp weapon in the Maldivian capital late yesterday evening, authorities confirmed. According to police officials, reports of the incident on… Continued

Maldives bans entry for Israeli passport holders in protest over Gaza conflict

April 16, 2025, 07:43

In a significant diplomatic move, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified legislation that prohibits Israeli passport holders from entering the island nation, citing Israel's military operations in Gaza. The… Continued

BML ATMs move nearly MVR 100 Million every day

April 15, 2025, 11:11

Bank of Maldives (BML) has revealed that its extensive ATM network processes approximately 99 million rufiyaa in daily transactions across the country, according to recently published statistics. The data indicates… Continued

Maldives President extends condolences on former Malaysian PM Badawi’s passing

April 15, 2025, 10:13

MALE, Maldives, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has sent official condolences to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following the death of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia's fifth Prime Minister. In his… Continued

Over 200 trained Pilots remain jobless in Maldives, says Transport Minister

April 15, 2025, 10:04

Transport Minister Mohamed Amin revealed that more than 200 trained pilots in the Maldives are currently unemployed, highlighting a significant imbalance in the aviation sector's training and employment capacity. Speaking… Continued

Saudi fund boosts Maldives’ strategic Airport expansion with $17 Million loan

April 14, 2025, 16:14

MALE, Maldives - The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has deepened its investment in the Maldives' tourism infrastructure by signing a $17 million loan agreement to accelerate completion of the new… Continued

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