Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) head office in Male. PHOTO/MIHAARU

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India approves roll-over of INR 30bn currency swap

The Indian government has approved the roll-over of the INR 30 billion (USD 319 million) currency swap facility extended to the Maldives through their central bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

16 Oct 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

Two local pilots detained in UAE sent back to Maldives

The two Maldivian pilots detained in the United Arab Emirates in relation to the attempted hijacking of Fly Dubai flight FZ1073 travelling from Dubai to Israel has been sent back to the Maldives today.

16 Oct 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

Two sustain serious injuries in Kulhudhuffushi accident

Two individuals have sustained serious injuries in a dangerous road accident in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi today. The two are currently receiving treatment at the Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital.

16 Oct 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo, Gadhdhoo receive FAM membership

FAM took a vote during last night's Extraordinary Congress at Meeruma Hotel, with Gadhdhoo and Dhidhdhoo being given FAM's membership unanimously by the member clubs.

16 Oct 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Police respond to social media video and seize toy guns

Police have said tonight that in response to a social media video being brought to their attention, showing people carrying guns in a red car, police conducted an operation and seized the weapons, through which they discovered that they were toy guns.

16 Oct 2026

Mariyath Mohamed

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MIB Guesthouse Symposium commences today

The third edition of the MIB Guesthouse Symposium 2026, organized by the Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB), has begun today.

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