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Homeland Ministry sets April 20 deadline for foreign workers’ biometric update
The deadline for updating the biometrics of foreigners working in the Maldives is April 20, the Homeland Security Ministry has…
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Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel departs to UAE
Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has departed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official visit. According to the…
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Immigration arrests 23 foreign nationals for violations
Maldives Immigration has taken 23 foreign nationals into custody for residing in the Maldives unlawfully. The Immigration conducted an operation…
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MIFCO appoints first foreign CEO and MD
The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has appointed its first foreign CEO and Managing Director, Dr. Vitaliy Lyubimov. MIFCO made…
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Gov’t to secure MVR 6.6bln from foreign banks for budget support
The government has planned to obtain MVR 6.6 billion for next year’s national budget from foreign commercial banks. The government…
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Foreign currency deposits in Maldivian banks decline
Foreign currency deposits to Maldivian banks have declined. According to the World Bank’s Maldives Development Update released this month, foreign…
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MMA opens registration for tourism businesses under new foreign exchange regulations
The central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has opened for registration for tourism businesses in compliance with the new foreign…
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Over 7,500 foreign worker employers suspended from expat system
The Homeland Security has suspended over 7,500 foreign worker employers for failing to pay employee-related permit fees and penalties. The…
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Immigration targets foreign worker accommodations in Male’
The Maldives Immigration has launched a special operation in Male’ area aimed at identifying illegal immigrants and inspecting their unsafe…
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New Foreign Investment Act aims to boost Maldives economy, says Econ Minister
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has stated that the government is focused on attracting new foreign investments to significantly boost the…
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