Maldives Monetary Authority

November 2026

1. 7 Nov
   Private sector lending surges in the Maldives, central bank data shows PSM News
2. 7 Nov
   Alliana sworn in as new Paraguay president after Pena's impeachment Sun English
3. 7 Nov
   Private sector lending reaches MVR 47 billion in September MM TV (English)
4. 5 Nov
   MMA launches Money Changer System to strengthen forex oversight 3 outlets
5. 4 Nov
   MMA legally responsible for resolving dollar shortage: Saeed 2 outlets
6. 4 Nov
   Dollar rate could fall to MVR 10 if PNC stays in power for 15 years: Falaah 2 outlets
7. 4 Nov
   Government issued over 80 percent more USD than previous administration: Saeed 3 outlets
8. 4 Nov
   Government measures to mitigate dollar shortage show results MM TV (English)
9. 4 Nov
   Budget 2027: Sovereign Development Fund inflows projected at MVR... 2 outlets
10. 2 Nov
    China overtakes UAE as Maldives’ largest import source following... MM TV (English)
11. 2 Nov
    Oceania tourist arrivals rise 20% following launch of direct flights MM TV (English)
12. 1 Nov
    Jet Fuel Drives Maldives’ Re-Exports Past 2025 Total Corporate Maldives

October 2026

1. 1 Nov
   Fuel import costs surge 77.6% in first nine months of 2026 MM TV (English)
2. 1 Nov
   Maldives' official reserves stand at USD 547.8 million in September MM TV (English)
3. 31 Oct
   Maldives’ re-export earnings reach USD 315 million as sea-to-air cargo services expand Maldives Voice
4. 31 Oct
   Re-export earnings rise 6.8% to USD 319 million MM TV (English)
5. 26 Oct
   Fish Exports Fall to 23,500 Tonnes in First Eight Months, Reports MMA Corporate Maldives
6. 26 Oct
   MMA to Publish Names of Businesses Missing Foreign Currency Conversion Deadline Corporate Maldives

August 2026

1. 18 Aug
   GST Amendment Seeks to Tax Foreign Tourism Sales: What the Destination Principle Means for the Maldives Maldives News Network

July 2026

1. 3 Jul
   President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Opens Maldives Financial Expo 2026 in Hulhumalé Maldives News Network

June 2026

1. 10 Jun
   Bank of Maldives Assigned ‘CCC-‘ Fitch Rating Following Sovereign Upgrade Maldives Republic
2. 7 Jun
   Expatriate workers remitted USD 660.8 million from Maldives in 2025 MM TV (English)
3. 4 Jun
   MMA Extends Financial Expo 2026 Participation Deadline The Standard
4. 2 Jun
   Maldives Records Lower Inflation Amid Rising State Revenue The Standard

May 2026

1. 29 May
   Sovereign Development Fund records 18 percent increase in revenue Miadhu
2. 19 May
   MMA Grants Banking Licence to Maldives Premier Bank The Standard

April 2026

1. 18 Apr
   President Muizzu says $526m sukuk cleared without asset sales, key state properties secured The Standard
2. 9 Apr
   MMA Launches Dedicated Hotline for Favara Payment Complaints The Standard
3. 4 Apr
   Steps to Increase Dollar Revenue Assisted in Sukuk Repayment: MMA The Standard

March 2026

1. 30 Mar
   New MVR 10 Banknotes to Enter Circulation from April 1 The Standard
2. 30 Mar
   Housing Projects to Be Completed by 2028, President Muizzu Assures The Standard
3. 14 Mar
   Barceló Nasandhura Accused of Forcing USD Payments for Events, Raising Foreign Currency Law Questions The Standard

February 2026

1. 1 Mar
   Finance Ministry reassures public as Middle East unrest raises economic concerns The Standard
2. 18 Feb
   MMA raises USD release to ease Ramadan imports The Standard
3. 4 Feb
   Pension Office CEO Quits After Refusing to Sign MVR 2.4bn Bond Deal Maldives Republic
4. 1 Feb
   Pension Office Chair Resigns Over ‘Money Printing’ Plan Involving MVR 2.4bn Bond Maldives Republic

January 2026

1. 31 Jan
   MMA FIU Chief Fired, Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Maldives Republic
2. 29 Jan
   New Development Bank secures operational permit from MMA The Standard
3. 27 Jan
   BML Affordable Home Leasing Company Commences Construction on Five Housing Projects The Standard
4. 1 Jan
   President Muizzu steers Maldives to record-breaking tourism revenue in 2025 The Standard