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Thoriq Ibrahim (Ambassador-At-Large)

Parliament approves Thoriq as Maldives' rep to IRENA

5 Aug 2026

Thoriq nominated as Permanent Representative to IRENA

28 Jul 2026

Thoriq's ambassador credentials presented to UAE government

30 Jun 2026

President appoints ambassadors to UAE and Qatar

25 Jun 2026

Ambassador nominations of Thoriq, Shareef sent to Parliament

14 May 2026

Shareef, Thoriq, and Dhiya appointed as Ambassadors at Large

26 Apr 2026

Seat occupancy high on flights to Maldives: Thoriq

7 Apr 2026

Spearfishing to be permitted in April

29 Mar 2026

Parliament approves Thoriq as Maldives' rep to IRENA

5 Aug 2026

Thoriq nominated as Permanent Representative to IRENA

28 Jul 2026

Thoriq's ambassador credentials presented to UAE government

30 Jun 2026

President appoints ambassadors to UAE and Qatar

25 Jun 2026

Ambassador nominations of Thoriq, Shareef sent to Parliament

14 May 2026

Shareef, Thoriq, and Dhiya appointed as Ambassadors at Large

26 Apr 2026

Seat occupancy high on flights to Maldives: Thoriq

7 Apr 2026

Spearfishing to be permitted in April

29 Mar 2026

Environment Ministry

Plastic straw permitted due to paper straw difficulties: Min

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has stated that the ban on single-use plastic drinking straws was temporarily lifted because of the difficulties in using paper straws in its place.

20 Sept 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Grants to 10 islands to build plant nurseries

3 Sept 2026

Gvt allocates MVR 5 million for nurseries on 10 islands

24 Jun 2026

Police begin work in monitoring AA. Atoll protected area

14 Jun 2026

Hazardous waste storage centre to be developed in Vandhoo

12 May 2025

Tourism

Estimated USD 300 mn per year from manta ray tourism: Study

The study on the topic of "Valuing conservation and natural wealth: The blue economy of manta ray watching in the Maldives" in collaboration with Australia's Sunshine Coast University shows manta ray tourism in Maldives in 2021 generated around USD 227.3 million in revenue.

16 Sept 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Bill passed to tax foreign booking platforms

31 Aug 2026

Tourism earnings rise despite lower arrivals due to war: MMA

24 Aug 2026

Maldives and Russia agree to increase air connectivity

19 Aug 2026

Action to be taken against resort operators over unpaid rent

17 Aug 2026

Environment

Amendment to waive plastic bag fee when sold in bulk passes

The bill was submitted by Ungoofaaru Constituency MP Ibrahim Shifaz and was passed by a majority of the 55 MPs who attended today's Parliament sitting.

17 Aug 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Public invited to contribute manta data to "MantaBase"

29 Jul 2026

Illegal sand mining stopped near Fares-Maathodaa, returned

27 Jul 2026

Former Pres Nasheed urges Vilimale remain a green island

10 Jul 2026

Amendment to waive plastic bag fee when sold in bulk

7 Jul 2026

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