Middle East

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Porters are transporting tourists' luggage to Trans Maldivian Airways seaplanes at the Velana International Airport seadrome.

Tourism continues to decline, with arrivals down by 5.5 percent

Former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks at a rally held at the MDP headquarters.

President Muizzu's administration is using the war as a pretext to cover up its failings: Nasheed

Finance Minister Moosa Zameer speaks during a press conference.

Minister Zameer defends surge in electricity bills, noting that fuel price fluctuations will not be reflected in utility costs

President reconstitutes special ministerial committee formed in response to Middle East unrest. | President's Office

President Muizzu makes changes to committee established in response to Middle East unrest

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed. | President's Office

Claims of Rising Commodity Prices are Politically Motivated: Minister Saeed

President Muizzu's Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer. | President's Office

Fuel prices must be allowed to rise: Zameer

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s Minister of Finance, Moosa Zameer. | President's Office

Iran attacking U.S. military bases in Arab nations would be equivalent to an attack on Maldives: Zameer

Ahmed Mohamed - Former Minister of Economic Development. | Google

Global geopolitical tensions pose significant challenges to the Maldivian economy: Ahmed Mohamed

President Muizzu at a press conference held at the President's Office on March 23, 2026. | President's Office

President Muizzu expresses concern over Iranian attacks on US military bases

During a protest held by yellowfin tuna fishermen.

Rising fuel prices bring yellowfin tuna fishing to a standstill

Saudulla Ahmed, a leading figure in the Trade Association, speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program. | RaajjeMV

Current administration is completely neglecting welfare of Maldivians living in the Middle East: Saudullah

Minister of Strategic Communications at the President's Office, Ibrahim Khaleel | PNC

PO Minister Khaleel urges media outlets to refrain from spreading news regarding Iran conflict that may incite public fear

Mohamed Falah, the former MP for the West Maafannu constituency. | RaajjeMV

Giving blankets to stranded tourists and telling them "this is the best we can do for you" is a stain on the Maldives' reputation: Falah

A tourist being served at Velana International Airport.

Monthly tourist arrivals expected to drop by 30 percent due to Middle East tensions: Minister Thoriq

A Qatar Airways flight | Sun

Maldivians traveling to the Middle East urged to stay updated on latest flight information

As part of the ongoing retaliatory strikes launched by Iran in response to attacks carried out by Israel and the United States.

Iran-Israel Conflict: Maldivians in the Middle East urged to register with nearest embassies immediately

Flights grounded at Velana International Airport (File Photo.) | VIA

Middle East Tensions: Maldives seeks additional airlines to mitigate economic impact

The Umrah pilgrims are departing under the arrangements of the Maldives Hajj Corporation. | Islamic Ministry

Maldivian Umrah pilgrims urged to exercise increased caution regarding travel arrangements

Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Ali Haidar. | Majlis

Ministry: Monitoring potential impact on Maldivian students amid evolving Middle East situation

President Muizzu's Cabinet | President's Office

Iran-Israel Conflict: President Muizzu establishes special ministerial committee led by Foreign Minister to mitigate potential impacts on Maldivians

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