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Maldives’ Economy Grows 2.4% in August as Financial Services Lead Expansion

Financial services output rose by 21.9 per cent year-on-year to MVR 748 million, reflecting increased activity in financial intermediation and insurance services. Wholesale and retail trade grew by 8.1 per cent to MVR 864 million, while construction increased by 10.4 per cent to MVR 487 million.

16 Oct 2026

Maldives’ Economy Grows 2.4% in August as Financial Services Lead Expansion

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Maldives Expo 2026 adds international exhibitors district

17 Oct 2026

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Islamic Affairs Ministry targets financial self-sustainability by 2029

17 Oct 2026

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MWSC tests 500-metre deep seawater in subsea desalination study

17 Oct 2026

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Tourism

17 Oct 2026

Fuvahmulah named Guesthouse Tourism Champion Island at inaugural MIB Guesthouse Awards

First of 20 agricultural nurseries established in Addu Meedhoo

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17 Oct 2026

First of 20 agricultural nurseries established in Addu Meedhoo

Ooredoo launches ‘Masjiduna’ initiative to repair five mosques annually

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15 Oct 2026

Ooredoo launches ‘Masjiduna’ initiative to repair five mosques annually

MIB Guesthouse Symposium 2026 begins with focus on sustainability and future of local tourism

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15 Oct 2026

MIB Guesthouse Symposium 2026 begins with focus on sustainability and future of local tourism

News

Maldives Expo 2026 adds international exhibitors district

News

17 Oct 2026

Maldives Expo 2026 adds international exhibitors district

Islamic Affairs Ministry targets financial self-sustainability by 2029

News

17 Oct 2026

Islamic Affairs Ministry targets financial self-sustainability by 2029

MWSC tests 500-metre deep seawater in subsea desalination study

News

17 Oct 2026

MWSC tests 500-metre deep seawater in subsea desalination study

News

17 Oct 2026

First of 20 agricultural nurseries established in Addu Meedhoo

News

16 Oct 2026

Maldives’ Economy Grows 2.4% in August as Financial Services Lead Expansion

News

15 Oct 2026

Ooredoo launches ‘Masjiduna’ initiative to repair five mosques annually

News

15 Oct 2026

MIB Guesthouse Symposium 2026 begins with focus on sustainability and future of local tourism

Foreign Minister Says Negative Investment Rhetoric Could Strain Diplomatic Ties

News

15 Oct 2026

Foreign Minister Says Negative Investment Rhetoric Could Strain Diplomatic Ties

Features

To My Teachers, With Love: An Open Letter to All Teachers

Features

05 Oct 2026

To My Teachers, With Love: An Open Letter to All Teachers

The Maldives Fixed Tobacco Taxation, Not Tobacco Dependence

Features

29 Sep 2026

The Maldives Fixed Tobacco Taxation, Not Tobacco Dependence

Maldives Foreign Currency Act: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Rules

Features

28 Sep 2026

Maldives Foreign Currency Act: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Rules

Historic $20 Billion Maldives Waterfront and Marina Set to Transform Nation’s Economy

Features

21 Sep 2026

Historic $20 Billion Maldives Waterfront and Marina Set to Transform Nation’s Economy

Glitzy Salon: A Decade of Beauty, Care and Confidence

Features

12 Sep 2026

Glitzy Salon: A Decade of Beauty, Care and Confidence

Maldives Premier Bank: From Cowrie Currency to Global Currents

Features

18 Aug 2026

Maldives Premier Bank: From Cowrie Currency to Global Currents

Maldives to Host UN Forum Launching New Global Investment Platform for Island Nations

Features

12 Aug 2026

Maldives to Host UN Forum Launching New Global Investment Platform for Island Nations

Asian Development Bank's cumulative support to Maldives tops $600 million as capacity and business climate challenges persist

Features

12 Aug 2026

Asian Development Bank's cumulative support to Maldives tops $600 million as capacity and business climate challenges persist

Opinion

Moody’s upgrade highlights the role of foreign exchange reforms and debt management

Opinion

10 Oct 2026

Moody’s upgrade highlights the role of foreign exchange reforms and debt management

Maldives Waterfront & Marina: Why We Should Welcome This Investment

Opinion

04 Oct 2026

Maldives Waterfront & Marina: Why We Should Welcome This Investment

Permits, pay and geography: why Maldivian scientists are missing from their own marine research

Opinion

12 Aug 2026

Permits, pay and geography: why Maldivian scientists are missing from their own marine research

The World Is No Longer Divided by Borders It's Connected by Value

Opinion

12 Aug 2026

The World Is No Longer Divided by Borders It's Connected by Value

In 1980 we taught a nation to read. Today we begin teaching it to navigate the digital age

Opinion

23 Jul 2026

In 1980 we taught a nation to read. Today we begin teaching it to navigate the digital age

Nature Health commentary urges harm-reduction shift on tobacco. Maldives policy points the other way.

Opinion

11 Jun 2026

Nature Health commentary urges harm-reduction shift on tobacco. Maldives policy points the other way.

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

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

UEFA and CONCACAF reject FIFA's $20 billion World Cup investment plan

International

31 Jul 2026

UEFA and CONCACAF reject FIFA's $20 billion World Cup investment plan

Tesla is betting its future on a two-legged robot. Here's where the project stands.

International

31 Jul 2026

Tesla is betting its future on a two-legged robot. Here's where the project stands.

Nvidia Deepens Japan AI Push With New Robotics Model and National Computing Project

International

17 Jul 2026

Nvidia Deepens Japan AI Push With New Robotics Model and National Computing Project

Abu Dhabi's MGX closes $49 billion AI fund, among the largest ever raised

International

01 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi's MGX closes $49 billion AI fund, among the largest ever raised

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