Bank of Maldives renews partnership with Maldives Surfing Association
Bank of Maldives (BML) has renewed its partnership with Maldives Surfing Association (MSA) as its development partner. Under the partnership, the Bank will continue as the official sponsor of the National Junior and Senior Surfing Teams, while also supporting the annual National Junior Surfing Championship aimed at nurturing and developing young talent in the sport. […]
MINDCo and Bank of Maldives launch Maldives AI Lab
MINDCo and Bank of Maldives (BML) have jointly launched the Maldives AI Lab, the National AI and Data Competency Centre, as a key initiative under the Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation agenda. Maldives AI Lab was officially launched during the opening ceremony of Co.Lab 26 by the Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, Ali Ihusaan. […]
BML begins Chartered Banker Programme with first cohort of 30 employees
Bank of Maldives (BML) has officially commenced its Chartered Banker Programme, with the objective of deepening the pool of existing certified expertise. The initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) in January 2026, aimed at supporting development of banking professionals for the Maldives financial sector through Charted […]
BML and MINDCO open registration for Collab 26 Hackathon
Bank of Maldives (BML) and Maldives Innovation and Digital Company (MINDCO) have opened registration for the “Collab 26 Hackathon”, a two-day event focused on digital innovation and technology-based solutions. According to the organisers, the hackathon aims to support participants in developing digital ideas into working prototypes with guidance from mentors. Developers, data scientists, students, entrepreneurs […]
SME Digital unveils SME360 initiative to support Maldivian entrepreneurs
SME Digital, the leading provider of financing solutions for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Maldives, officially launched its brand campaign, “SME360,” on Wednesday at the “Addu Business Dialogue” Forum held in Addu City. The campaign was inaugurated by Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed. SME360 campaign is […]
Bank of Maldives invites NGOs to apply for Bank Fund 2026 grants
Bank of Maldives (BML) on Wednesday announced the opening of applications for the Bank Fund 2026, its annual grant programme designed to support registered NGOs across the Maldives to deliver sustainable, community-focused projects. Now in its third consecutive year, the Bank Fund will award MVR 200,000 each to five selected projects under the thematic pillars […]
Minister Zameer says BML roadshow supports next phase of growth
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Moosa Zameer has described Bank of Maldives’ (BML) recent non-deal roadshow as a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the bank’s continued growth and its role in financing the next phase of the country’s economic expansion. His remarks come as BML engages with institutional investors in international financial centres as […]
MATI chairman applauds BML’s continued support to tourism sector
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) Chairman Hussain Afeef has praised Bank of Maldives (BML) for its continued support to the country’s tourism sector, noting the bank’s role in helping businesses expand and strengthen operations. As the Maldives’ tourism industry continues to evolve, financing remains a key factor in enabling resort development, product enhancement and […]
Bank of Maldives concludes global investor roadshow, eyes international debt markets
Bank of Maldives (BML) has successfully concluded a series of non-deal roadshow meetings with institutional investors from 29th April to 8th May 2026 across key international financial centres, including Singapore, Hong Kong and London. The engagements form part of the Bank’s strategic initiative to explore opportunities to raise external financing from the international debt capital […]
BML partners with Maldives Immigration to introduce travel-based card security system
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced a digital partnership with Maldives Immigration to strengthen the security of card transactions, introducing a system that activates foreign spending limits only when customers are travelling abroad. The bank stated that the initiative is designed to address risks associated with financial fraud, particularly cases involving cloned cards used […]
Bank of Maldives signs partnership agreement with Singapore Management University
Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore Management University (SMU) to strengthen their strategic partnership in leadership development, professional education, and capacity building. The agreement formalises and expands the existing collaboration through BML Academy, the Bank’s dedicated institute for academic and professional growth and SMU Academy, the professional training arm […]
Bank of Maldives continues as Banking Partner for Hotelier Maldives events in 2026 for second year
Hotelier Maldives has announced that Bank of Maldives will continue as the Banking Partner for its key industry events in 2026, marking the second consecutive year of partnership. The collaboration covers the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and the General Managers (GM) Forum 2026. The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 will be held on April 26 at […]
