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

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation publishes its arrival statistics every day. For most of the past decade, those numbers were a source of national pride. In 2026, they have become a damage report.

26 May 2026

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

Features

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

27 May 2026

News

Maldivian operates 26 Hajj and Umrah flights, carries 6,073 pilgrims over the past year

26 May 2026

News

Visit Maldives joins ITB China 2026 in Shanghai to strengthen ties with top source market

26 May 2026

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SparkHub Takes Lean Startup Lab to Malaysia, Empowering Maldivian Students with Entrepreneurial Skills

News

26 May 2026

SparkHub Takes Lean Startup Lab to Malaysia, Empowering Maldivian Students with Entrepreneurial Skills

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Special Eid Al-Adha Offers

News

26 May 2026

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Special Eid Al-Adha Offers

MACL Brings Family Entertainment and Cultural Experiences to Eid Celebrations

News

26 May 2026

MACL Brings Family Entertainment and Cultural Experiences to Eid Celebrations

Corporate tax surge lifts Maldives revenue 12.2 percent in early 2026

News

25 May 2026

Corporate tax surge lifts Maldives revenue 12.2 percent in early 2026

News

Maldivian operates 26 Hajj and Umrah flights, carries 6,073 pilgrims over the past year

News

26 May 2026

Maldivian operates 26 Hajj and Umrah flights, carries 6,073 pilgrims over the past year

Visit Maldives joins ITB China 2026 in Shanghai to strengthen ties with top source market

News

26 May 2026

Visit Maldives joins ITB China 2026 in Shanghai to strengthen ties with top source market

Ooredoo m-Faisaa Launches ‘Eid Hadhiyaa’ Digital Gifting Service for Eid Celebrations

News

26 May 2026

Ooredoo m-Faisaa Launches ‘Eid Hadhiyaa’ Digital Gifting Service for Eid Celebrations

News

26 May 2026

SparkHub Takes Lean Startup Lab to Malaysia, Empowering Maldivian Students with Entrepreneurial Skills

News

26 May 2026

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Special Eid Al-Adha Offers

News

26 May 2026

MACL Brings Family Entertainment and Cultural Experiences to Eid Celebrations

News

25 May 2026

Corporate tax surge lifts Maldives revenue 12.2 percent in early 2026

Maldives Islamic Bank named CFI.co's Indian Ocean Champion of Integrated Islamic Financial Strategies for 2026

News

25 May 2026

Maldives Islamic Bank named CFI.co's Indian Ocean Champion of Integrated Islamic Financial Strategies for 2026

Features

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

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.

Revolutionizing the Southern Economy: Establishment of Addu Free Zone

Features

19 May 2026

Revolutionizing the Southern Economy: Establishment of Addu Free Zone

From a Modest Runway to a Nation Builder: 60 Years of Velana International Airport

Features

12 Apr 2026

From a Modest Runway to a Nation Builder: 60 Years of Velana International Airport

A Taste of Maldives at Amilla: Chef Naf Tells Her Story Through ‘Kanethi Taste’

Features

25 Mar 2026

A Taste of Maldives at Amilla: Chef Naf Tells Her Story Through ‘Kanethi Taste’

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