Ministry of Economic Development,Transport & Trade

The Trademark Act (Law No. 19/2025) has officially entered into force, establishing the Maldives’ first statutory trademark registration system. This marks an important step in protecting the names, identities and creativity behind Maldivian brands, products and businesses, providing a stronger foundation to grow, compete internationally and protect against imitation. The trademark registration system will be administered by the Maldives Intellectual Property Office, with the application portal set to open following the issuance of the Trademark Regulations.

ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރީ ދުވަހުގެ ހެޔޮއެދުމާއި ތަހުނިޔާ އެންމެހާ ދިވެހި ލޮބުވެތި ރައްޔިތުންނަށް އަރިސްކުރަން 🇲🇻

💼 Job Opportunity: Project Director Details: 🔗 gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/421172

💼 Job Opportunity: Director, Legal Affairs Details: 🔗 gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/421171

💼 Job Opportunity: Senior Trade Inspection Officer Details: 🔗 gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/421170

The Ministry conducted a two-day training programme on the survey and certification of sea-going vessels at the Addu City Council Office on 9 and 10 November 2026. The programme brought together relevant staff from Addu City Council, Addu Hulhudhoo Council, Addu Meedhoo Council, and Fuvahmulah City Council, strengthening knowledge and capacity in vessel survey and certification procedures.

ވިޔަފާރިތަކުން މުދަލުގައި އަގު ޖަހަމުންދޭތޯ މިނިސްޓްރީން ގަވާއިދުން މޮނިޓަރކުރާނެ. ✅

Tune in to Jumhooree Roohu on Voice of Maldives (Dhivehiraajjeyge Adu) tomorrow as State Minister Hussain Zamir highlights the key economic achievements and progress made over the past three years. 📅 11 November 2026 | 🕙 10:00 AM

A financing opportunity designed to empower the next generation of Maldivian entrepreneurs! With financing of up to MVR 150,000, a 7% annual profit rate, no equity requirement and a repayment period of up to five years, Youth Entrepreneurship Financing makes it easier to take your business idea forward. Explore the opportunity and take your first step towards building your business.

You’re all invited to witness the VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) Flight Demonstration Event today! 🔥

Gearing up for tomorrow’s VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) Flight Demonstration Event! 🔥 You’re all invited to witness the future of aviation take flight! 📍 Location: Hulhumalé Phase 1, Channel Area (Adjacent to the Dhiraagu Tower) 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM See you there! 🙌

Learn about the Maldives trademark system and how trademark protection and branding can support your business at this awareness session for MSMEs, organized in collaboration with WIPO and the Maldives Intellectual Property Office. The session will cover registration requirements and procedures, provide practical guidance, and offer an opportunity to ask questions. Register here: luma.com/jg6w5yur

💼 Job Opportunity: Software Developer Details: 🔗 gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/420739

Highlights from Minister’s remarks at last night’s reception celebrating the Italian National Day.

Highlights from Minister’s remarks at last night’s reception celebrating the Italian National Day.

Highlights from Minister’s remarks at last night’s reception celebrating the Italian National Day.

Highlights from Minister’s remarks at last night’s reception celebrating the Italian National Day.

Highlights from Minister’s remarks at last night’s reception celebrating the Italian National Day.

Highlights from Minister’s remarks at last night’s reception celebrating the Italian National Day.

Highlights from the 9th session of our National Road Safety Awareness Program🚦