Oxford University to support deep-sea expedition in Maldives
Oxford University researchers are playing a key role in the first systematic survey of ocean life in the Maldives, from the surface to 1000 metres deep. This will enable the… Continued
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UNGA President Abdulla Shahid to visit India today
NYC, USA - President of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid will visit India from August 28 to 29 and meet the senior leadership, focussing on ongoing issues at the… Continued
Parliament approves Ghafoor as Ambassador to US
Malé, Maldives - Current Ambassador at Large of the Maldives' Foreign Ministry Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed has been approved by the Parliament to be appointed as the country's Ambassador to the… Continued
Maldivian driving license to be recognized in Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - Maldives and Malaysia has signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement for domestic driving licenses to be effective from September 12, 2022 onward. The Mutual Recognition Agreement was… Continued
Hanimaadhoo airport project awarded to JMC PROJECTS (INDIA) Ltd
Malé, Maldives - Economic Ministry of Maldives has awarded Hanimaadhoo International Airport development project to JMC PROJECTS (INDIA) Ltd. for USD136,625,386.44 In a press release by the ministry earlier today… Continued
Lowering Personal Income Tax threshold can increase collections by fivefold: World Bank
Washington, US – World Bank has revealed that lowering the tax bracket for Personal Income Tax (PIT) in Maldives can increase the national PIT collections by fivefold. “Maldives Public Expenditure Review… Continued
Maldives high public spending has not translated into faster economic growth: World Bank
Washington, US - World Bank has stated that higher public spending of the Maldivian government in the recent years has not translated into faster economic growth of the country. “Maldives… Continued
US donates over 99,450 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Maldives
Malé, Maldives - Government of United States has signed an agreement today to handover 99,450 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to Maldives. The vaccines were handed over to the Maldivian… Continued
Maldives and US commence joint military exercise
Malé, Maldives - Dubbed the "Tempest Wind 2022", Maldives and the United States of America have commenced a joint counter terrorism exercise. The exercise, which began on 7th August, is… Continued
Maldives condemns Israel’s inhumane attacks on Palestine
Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives has condemned Israel's latest aggression against the people of Palestine. In a statement released by the Foreign Ministry of Maldives, it was stated… Continued
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