The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has recognised the nation’s top 15 taxpayers with its newly launched Ran Fanara Award, acknowledging their significant contributions to the country’s economy over the past 14 years.
The awards were presented during a special ceremony held to mark MIRA’s 15th anniversary, with Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer serving as chief guest. The recipients were honoured for their tax contributions made between 1 January 2011 and 30 June 2025.
This year’s awardees included: Bank of Maldives, Dhiraagu, I&T Management, Itaafushi Investment, Kasa Holdings, Kuredu Holdings, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Ooredoo Maldives, Qatar Airways, Reethi Rah Resort, State Bank of India, State Trading Organisation (STO), Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), Universal Enterprises, and Villa Shipping and Trading.
MIRA explained that the selection process was based on publicly disclosed criteria and procedures, though the exact amounts contributed by each taxpayer were not revealed. The Ran Fanara Award, the authority noted, is intended to encourage voluntary compliance while highlighting the vital role major taxpayers play in supporting national revenue.
Alongside corporate recognition, the ceremony also celebrated MIRA’s workforce. Long-serving employees who had completed 10 and 15 years of service received commemorative awards, and the ‘Staff of the Year 2024’ title was announced to acknowledge outstanding individual performance.
The introduction of the Ran Fanara Award marks a new chapter in MIRA’s efforts to strengthen taxpayer engagement and promote a culture of fiscal responsibility in the Maldives.
