A petition has been submitted to Parliament asking for changes to a rule that affects promotions for employees on maternity leave. What is the issue? The petition says that under current rules, employees must work at least 90 days during an appraisal period to be considered for promotion. Because maternity leave lasts six months, many […]
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Bank of Maldives (BML) is planning to expand beyond Maldives and has applied for a license to open a branch in Sri Lanka, according to CEO Mohamed Shareef. Sri Lanka is an important choice because it is home to one of the largest Maldivian communities, with many people living, studying, and doing business there. From […]
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Maldives has introduced new rules that allow government employees to continue working for longer, up to the age of 75. What has changed? The new law lets public servants work beyond the usual retirement age of 65. They can now: The rules were approved by Parliament on 5 January 2026 and officially signed into law […]
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The Ministry of Defence has explained an important rule about airspace, helping people understand when aircraft need permission to enter and when they do not. What is a country’s airspace? A country has full control, or sovereignty, over: This means aircraft, especially military planes, must get permission before entering this space. What is international airspace? […]
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A large number of cars for the government’s new Malé Taxi Line service have arrived in Maldives. The service is expected to start on 2 April. How many cars are coming? The government plans to bring a total of 150 cars for the new taxi service. So far: These cars are now being cleared at […]
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Electric vehicles in Maldives are getting a new look. The Transport Ministry has introduced green license plates, and EV owners now have 60 days to switch. What is changing The update comes under the seventh amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations, which came into effect recently. From now on, personal electric vehicles must use license […]
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