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Public Finance: The government spent MVR 9.38bn on salaries, allowances and pensions for public sector workers as of Aug 13, up 11.2% year-on-year, with personnel costs rising alongside broader recurrent and capital spending. FX Crackdown: The Maldives Monetary Authority revoked the licence of Express Money Exchange for illegal foreign exchange activity, as Parliament also approved tougher penalties for advertising or trading black-market USD rates. Monetary Policy Consultations: The MMA opened public feedback on two draft regulations—Financial Consumer Protection and Simplified/Electronic Customer Due Diligence—with submissions due Aug 26. Trade & Payments: India eased rules to let exporters invoice and receive payments in Indian rupees, a move aimed at widening rupee settlement and reducing dollar pressure—relevant for regional trade flows including the Maldives. Tourism & Business: Dragons’ Den returned with new pitches, while Pickyourtrail reported a 40% jump in long-weekend bookings and launched a dedicated hub. Healthcare & Tech: STO introduced GE HealthCare’s Vscan portable ultrasound to expand diagnostics beyond major clinics. SIDS Investment Push: The Maldives will host the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2026 and Island Investment Forum on Aug 23–25 with 200+ participants.

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Aug. 20, 2026

Artie Garden pitches contract-grade outdoor furniture for Maldives resorts

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Aug. 13, 2026

Cinnamon Maldives sets four themed island festive programs

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Jul. 27, 2026

Three Cinnamon Maldives resorts earn Tripadvisor top 10% recognition

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Jul. 22, 2026

Go Ocean launches private island buyouts in the Maldives

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Dragons’ Den is back: From Selkie haircare to Plotpackers, every business that pitched last night

Dragons’ Den is back: From Selkie haircare to Plotpackers, every business that pitched last night

Maldives to host global SIDS business and investment forums Maldives to host the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2026 and the inaugural Island Investment Forum in Malé from August 23–25, with over 200 participants from over 30 countries to discuss i…

Maldives to host global SIDS business and investment forums Maldives to host the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2026 and the inaugural Island Investment Forum in Malé from August 23–25, with over 200 participants from over 30 countries to discuss i…

India eases rupee invoicing rules for exporters under Foreign Trade Policy

India eases rupee invoicing rules for exporters under Foreign Trade Policy


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How a Reliable Contract Grade Outdoor Furniture Solutions Provider Engineering Durability for 5-Star Maldives Resorts

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Aug. 13, 2026

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives unveils four distinctive island celebrations for the festive season

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Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua Publishes a Signed Article in Maldivian Media to Mark the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China

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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives recognised among Tripadvisor’s top 10% hotels worldwide

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Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua Pays a Courtesy Call on Maldivian Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises H.E. Hassan Zareer

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