Friday 7th Aug 2026

Dhivehi Edition

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BML reports record first-half profit of MVR 1.3 billion

Bank of Maldives reported a record net profit of MVR 1.3 billion in first half of 2026, while providing more than USD 478 million in foreign currency to their customers.

Maldives Launches Instant Money Transfer Service to India Through Favara-UPI Link

Maldives can recover public assets lost to corruption: President Muizzu

Australia-Donated Military Patrol Vessel Commissioned into Service

Indian national’s remand extended by 15 days

Reports

Resolutely Oppose Large-Scale U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

The Strength of a Nation Lies in Its Youth —Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders

15 Years on: How MIRA Changed the Way Maldives Collects and Spends Money

Minicoy Under Siege: How the Indian Government is Silencing a Culture

News

MACL introduces mandatory registration for vessels using Velana Airport jetty

MACL introduces mandatory registration for vessels using Velana Airport jetty

Two Missing After Landing Craft Sinks Near Kaafu Gaafaru

BML CEO Mohamed Shareef Appointed Chairman of Asian Bankers Association

BML reports record first-half profit of MVR 1.3 billion

Maldives Launches Instant Money Transfer Service to India Through Favara-UPI Link

Maldives can recover public assets lost to corruption: President Muizzu

Australia-Donated Military Patrol Vessel Commissioned into Service

Weather to worsen across Maldives in next 24 hours: MET

India

MFDA Warns Public After Alert on Contaminated Cough Medicines from India

MFDA Warns Public After Alert on Contaminated Cough Medicines from India

Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam Ends Alliance with BJP

US Embassy in India Issues Visa Warning Following Theft Incident at Illinois Store

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mumbai Due to Engine Issue

Preliminary Report Confirms Dual Engine Shutdown in Air India Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad

Economic Minister Denies Rumors of Hanimaadhoo Airport Sale to Foreign Party

Wildlife Institute of India Opens Applications for Postgraduate Diploma Course

15-Day Detention Ordered for Indian Man Over Assault Near Maafannu Cemetery

Politics

Low turnout at MDP rally on land and housing issues

Low turnout at MDP rally on land and housing issues

Foreign Minister Departs for UNGA80 High-Level Week in New York

Maldives Hosts Regional Workshop on Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance

President Ratifies Public Referendum Bill, Empowering Direct Democratic Consultation

Majlis Passes Amended Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill

Speaker Abdul Raheem Departs on Official Visit to Pakistan

President Dr Muizzu Meets Amir of Qatar, Reaffirms Maldives’ Support Amid Regional Tensions

President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Governance on Democracy Day

Business

Ministry Shuts Down 66 Illegitimate Businesses

Ministry Shuts Down 66 Illegitimate Businesses

Ooredoo Fintech Launches Zero-Fee International Money Transfers via mFaisaa to Support Cyclone-Affected Communities

BML Launches “Swipe” – A Locally Developed Multicurrency Digital Wallet

Bank of Maldives Reports Strong Q3 Results with Nationwide Expansion

Minister Mohamed Saeed affirms the Government will not pursue monetary expansion.

Hanimaadhoo Airport Shifts to New Terminal Ahead of Inauguration

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Google Workspace to Empower Local Businesses

Audit Exposes MVR 50 Million in Contracts Awarded to Family-Linked Firms by Former Fenaka MD