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Fitch Rating Sends Clear Message: Maldives Is Delivering, BML Is Leading

Fitch's assessment highlighted BML's leading franchise, strong market position and competitive advantages within the Maldivian banking sector. As the country's largest bank, BML maintains a nationwide presence supported by an extensive service network, digital banking platforms and a broad customer base spanning individuals, businesses and large corporates.

08 Jun 2026

Fitch Rating Sends Clear Message: Maldives Is Delivering, BML Is Leading

News

President Appoints Hassan Zareer as Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises

08 Jun 2026

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Calm Room Marks Significant Milestone in VIA’s Inclusive Service Journey, Says CEO

08 Jun 2026

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Maldives, Türkiye push to activate trade and agriculture pact

08 Jun 2026

Latest News

President calls for global action on ocean protection on World Ocean Day

News

08 Jun 2026

President calls for global action on ocean protection on World Ocean Day

Moosa Zameer steps down as Finance Minister

News

08 Jun 2026

Moosa Zameer steps down as Finance Minister

MACL opens Calm Room at Velana Airport for passengers with hidden disabilities

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07 Jun 2026

MACL opens Calm Room at Velana Airport for passengers with hidden disabilities

SME Digital Automates Loan Repayments Through BML Integration

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04 Jun 2026

SME Digital Automates Loan Repayments Through BML Integration

News

President Appoints Hassan Zareer as Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises

News

08 Jun 2026

President Appoints Hassan Zareer as Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises

Calm Room Marks Significant Milestone in VIA’s Inclusive Service Journey, Says CEO

News

08 Jun 2026

Calm Room Marks Significant Milestone in VIA’s Inclusive Service Journey, Says CEO

Maldives, Türkiye push to activate trade and agriculture pact

News

08 Jun 2026

Maldives, Türkiye push to activate trade and agriculture pact

SME Digital to Hold Financing Outreach in Fuvahmulah and Addu City

News

08 Jun 2026

SME Digital to Hold Financing Outreach in Fuvahmulah and Addu City

News

08 Jun 2026

President calls for global action on ocean protection on World Ocean Day

News

08 Jun 2026

Moosa Zameer steps down as Finance Minister

News

08 Jun 2026

Fitch Rating Sends Clear Message: Maldives Is Delivering, BML Is Leading

News

07 Jun 2026

MACL opens Calm Room at Velana Airport for passengers with hidden disabilities

Features

Floating on Borrowed Time: How Maldivian Resorts Are Exposed to the Next Oil Shock

Features

04 Jun 2026

Floating on Borrowed Time: How Maldivian Resorts Are Exposed to the Next Oil Shock

Tiger Sharks at Fuvahmulah Follow Nature's Clock, Study Finds

Features

02 Jun 2026

Tiger Sharks at Fuvahmulah Follow Nature's Clock, Study Finds

Non-tax revenue base shifts toward tourism assets as SOE dividends and one-off fees retreat

Features

30 May 2026

Non-tax revenue base shifts toward tourism assets as SOE dividends and one-off fees retreat

Maldivian creators flag repeated copyright breaches, exposing enforcement gap in stronger IP regime

Features

27 May 2026

Maldivian creators flag repeated copyright breaches, exposing enforcement gap in stronger IP regime

Numbers Don't Lie: Maldives Tourism's Worst Quarter Since the Pandemic

Features

26 May 2026

Numbers Don't Lie: Maldives Tourism's Worst Quarter Since the Pandemic

"Make it make sense": Maeesha Asif reframes the Gen Z workplace debate

Features

24 May 2026

"Make it make sense": Maeesha Asif reframes the Gen Z workplace debate

Maldives Launches National AI Lab, Vowing to Build AI on Its Own Terms

Features

24 May 2026

Maldives Launches National AI Lab, Vowing to Build AI on Its Own Terms

Bangladesh lifts e-cigarette ban as Maldives doubles down: an economic comparison.

Features

24 May 2026

Bangladesh lifts e-cigarette ban as Maldives doubles down: an economic comparison.

Opinion

STO Introduces ‘One Day More’ Health Food Range to Maldivian Market

Opinion

21 Apr 2026

STO Introduces ‘One Day More’ Health Food Range to Maldivian Market

Allied Insurance Named Title Sponsor for Hulhumalé Run 2026

Opinion

05 Mar 2026

Allied Insurance Named Title Sponsor for Hulhumalé Run 2026

Many Businesses Give but Are They Paying Zakat Al-Mal?

Opinion

20 Feb 2026

Many Businesses Give but Are They Paying Zakat Al-Mal?

Fasting and Finance: Understanding the Economics of Ramadan

Opinion

19 Feb 2026

Fasting and Finance: Understanding the Economics of Ramadan

Why New Banknotes Enter Circulation: Inside MMA’s Duty to Keep Cash Flowing

Opinion

17 Feb 2026

Why New Banknotes Enter Circulation: Inside MMA’s Duty to Keep Cash Flowing

BML Islamic Names 10 Winners in Hajj Promotion

Opinion

12 Feb 2026

BML Islamic Names 10 Winners in Hajj Promotion

Court Ruling Highlights Risks in Private Sector Foreign Borrowing

Opinion

14 Sep 2025

Court Ruling Highlights Risks in Private Sector Foreign Borrowing

A Terminal Is Not Enough—Unless It Works

Opinion

13 Jul 2025

A Terminal Is Not Enough—Unless It Works

Financial Sector

Maldives Central Bank Turns Shredded Banknotes into Art and Souvenirs

Financial Sector

17 May 2026

Maldives Central Bank Turns Shredded Banknotes into Art and Souvenirs

International

Maldives reaffirms One China Principle, recognizes Beijing as sole legal government

International

21 May 2026

Maldives reaffirms One China Principle, recognizes Beijing as sole legal government