Technology

The latest modern e-gate immigration services at the new terminal of Velana International Airport were officially inaugurated on 31 December 2025. This new system will expedite the immigration clearance process for those traveling to the Maldives, providing travelers with the opportunity to cross the border with ease. This service is an important service initiated to further strengthen the operations of the airport's new terminal and provide it in accordance with international standards. With these e-gates, the quality of services provided by the airport will be enhanced, and it is expected that the waiting time in queues will be greatly reduced.

The new digital wallet service being introduced in the Maldives is scheduled to be officially launched in January, and the final preparations for this have been announced today. This service will facilitate easy financial transactions via phone from anywhere, and it is expected to significantly advance efforts to digitize the financial sector in the Maldives. This digital wallet is a service designed to provide secure money transfers, bill payments, and easier ways to pay businesses. With the launch of this service next month, it will become an important tool for the public to make life easier.

Dhiraagu, the main telecommunications service provider in the Maldives, has been honored with the fastest 5G network and won the "5G Speed Awards" for the year 2025. This achievement is a significant advancement for Dhiraagu in improving the quality of fifth-generation telecommunications services provided to various regions of the Maldives and delivering the most complete speed to customers. With this award announced today, the company's efforts to strengthen the digital infrastructure of the Maldives have received significant international attention. Dhiraagu stated that this award is a great encouragement to the work being done to take the Maldives to a further level in the field of technology.