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Economy Government to reverse 17 percent TGST on foreign tour operators The Maldives government will reverse amendments to the GST Act that required foreign tour operators to pay a 17 percent Tourism Goods and Services Tax, restoring the previous arrangement. Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen said Parliament was expected to pass the bill within one to two weeks, while MIRA would retain authority to determine fair market prices. PSM News Source (opens PSM News in a new tab)
Politics MDP: Saeed failed to address allegations; wasted one hour with ‘empty talk’ Lawmakers from the main opposition MDP said Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed failed to address the allegations in their no-confidence motion, accusing him of filling his allotted hour with 'empty talk'. The motion was defeated by a 54-10 vote on Wednesday afternoon, with the ruling PNC holding a supermajority of 75 of 93 seats. 2 outlets : Raajje (English), Sun English Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
Politics Falah: USD rate will be at MVR 10 under another 15 years of current administration PNC Parliamentary Group leader and Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah said the US dollar rate should fall to MVR 10 if President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's administration is granted another 15 years in power, speaking during Parliament's debate on a no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed. The MDP-sponsored motion was rejected, with 54 of 64 members present voting to retain confidence in the Minister and 10 against. 2 outlets : The Edition, Sun English Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
Politics PNC uses Parliament supermajority to foil no-confidence motion against economic minister The ruling People's National Congress used its parliamentary supermajority to defeat a no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, which was voted down 54-10 on Wednesday. The motion, filed by the MDP on August 1, accused the minister of dereliction of duty and failing to implement economic reform policies, and Saeed rejected the allegations during his response. 8 outlets : One Online, MM TV (English), Raajje (English) and 5 more Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
Politics Economic Minister Saeed's no-confidence motion in Majlis on 4 Nov A no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has been scheduled for the 4 Nov Parliament session, filed in August by 13 MDP lawmakers who cite six grounds including mishandling of state finances and failure to control the black-market dollar rate. It is the third such motion against a cabinet minister of the current administration, after two earlier motions were defeated by the PNC supermajority. Adhadhu (English) Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
Tourism Maldives joins World Travel Market 2026 with 62 companies The Maldives is participating in World Travel Market 2026 in London with 62 Maldivian tourism companies and a delegation of 161 representatives, with the Maldivian stand officially opened by the Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Visit Maldives Corporation CEO and the Maldives High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The 'Visit Maldives Year 2027' campaign and the 2027 Visit Maldives Destination Guide are to be unveiled at the three-day fair. PSM News Source (opens PSM News in a new tab)
Tourism Maldives to unveil Visit Maldives Year 2027 at WTM London The Maldives will unveil Visit Maldives Year 2027 at World Travel Market London, which runs from 3 to 5 November 2026 at Excel London, with a 161-member delegation including 136 participants from 62 companies. A press conference and the introduction of the 2027 Visit Maldives Destination Guide form part of the programme. 4 outlets : MM TV (English), One Online, PSM News and 1 more Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
Economy MTDC inaugurates new 10-storey office complex in Hulhumalé MTDC inaugurated a new 10-storey office complex in Hulhumalé Phase I, developed on a plot of approximately 6,195 square feet, to add rental income beyond tourism. Managing Director Haris Mohamed said MTDC is considering another commercial office building in the Greater Malé area, with preliminary work expected to begin in the near future. 2 outlets : MM TV (English), The Edition Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
Tourism S7 Airlines launches scheduled flights from Novosibirsk to Maldives S7 Airlines has begun scheduled flights between Novosibirsk and the Maldives, with the inaugural flight arriving at Velana International Airport on 30 October 2026. The service will operate twice weekly using Airbus A320-family aircraft, and Russia remains the Maldives' second-largest tourism source market. 4 outlets : MM TV (English), The Standard, Corporate Maldives and 1 more Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
Tourism Maldives wins five awards at the World Travel Awards The Maldives was named the Indian Ocean's Leading Destination for the seventh consecutive time at the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, held at Crossroads in conjunction with World Tourism Day. The country won five awards overall, including Leading Dive, Leading Green and Leading Honeymoon Destination, while Visit Maldives was named the Indian Ocean's Leading Tourist Board. Miadhu Source (opens Miadhu in a new tab)

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