Beware of Fake BML Press Release! No Changes Brought to Card Limit for Foreign...
Following speculation caused by a fake press release circulating across social media, Bank of Maldives (BML) has clarified that no changes were...
Ooredoo Maldives Celebrates Children’s Day with ‘Ufaa Festival’
Ooredoo Maldives, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social and Family Development and Housing Development Corporation (HDC), is hosting a two-day celebration...
Media Team from France visit to promote the Maldives
A team of some of the top media journalists has arrived in the Maldives to experience first-hand and share their stories.
Villa College Opens Applications for January 2024 Intake
Villa College has opened applications for courses scheduled to begin in the January 2024 intake.
These courses cover a...
20 MCS Officers go to India for Cooperation in Customs’ Capacity Building
On 5th May 2022, a sending-off ceremony was organized at Maldives Customs Service (MCS)’s “Customs Building” for 20 supervisory-level MCS officers going...
Bridging the Gender Gap: What Can Companies Do to Encourage More Women into Their...
Diversity in the workplace is still a rampant issue, especially the lack of women in the labour force. Traditional gender roles dictate...
COVID-19 Learnings: The Path to Happiness
By Guest Author: Hawwa Shaheena Mohamed
Few among the living might have witnessed the challenges of World War...
Daily Highlights – 01st June
Here are the
latest news updates of 01st June
45
cases have been sent to Criminal Court amid lockdown –...
WTM 2020 to host a ‘Maldivian Night’
Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed has announced that the World Travel Market (WTM) 2020 will host a ‘Maldivian Night’.
Parliament Passes to Terminate the Agreement of Unused Agriculture Lands
A report was submitted to the decentralization committee to terminate the agreement and take back islands that are not being used for...
Allied Supports Employers with New Occupational Safety Regulations Compliance Through Group Term Assurance Plans
With the recent ratification of the Occupational Safety Act, employers now face new obligations to ensure the safety and well-being of their...
Maldives Pension Office Pioneers Technological Innovations for Enhanced Efficiency
Since its establishment in 2009 as an independent legal entity under the Maldives Pension Act, the Maldives Pension Office has been entrusted...
Upskilling the Workforce: Investing in Human Capital for MSME Growth
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating job opportunities. These nimble...
High Service Charge Paid by Resorts — Another Side to This Story?
From 1st January 2021 onwards, the law made service charge a mandatory levy in the Maldives tourism sector. This brought about a...
MMA’s reserve increased by 10.8% compared to 2016
There has been a 10.8% increase in the Central Bank's reserve by the end of December 2017.
In their financial statement for the month of...
Government Proposes to Replace Airport Service Charge with Departure Tax
The government proposes amendments to replace airport service charge with departure tax.
The amendment was submitted to Parliament...
Winner of Dhiraagu’s ‘Win a Tesla’ Promotion Announced
Dhiraagu has announced the winner of its much-anticipated 'Win a Tesla' promotion. Mohamed Musthafa of Thulusdhoo secured the grand prize—a white Tesla...
Maldivian Extends Proposal Deadline for Airbus A330-200 Operating Lease
Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), operator of the Maldives' national airline, Maldivian, has announced an extension to the proposal submission deadline for...
MTCC Awarded MVR 113 million Worth Felivaru Project
Maldives
Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has been tasked with the development
project of Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company’s (MIFCO) fish factory in
Felivaru; a project...
Civil Court Orders HDC to Disclose Actions Against K-Park Developers Over Construction Delays
The Maldives' Civil Court has issued an order to the state-owned Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to provide documentation regarding its agreement with...
Report Reveals Billions Needed for Climate Fight
The Maldives faces the urgent task of securing substantial funding to implement its climate adaptation strategies while also managing a significant debt...
Hussain Shiham Joins Esteemed Jury Panel for ITFF Africa Awards 2021
International Tourism Film Festival (ITFF) Africa has announced Hussain Shiham as one of its esteemed jurors for the ITFF Africa Awards 2021....
MMPRC Takes Part in ITB Asia 2022 with 18 Industry Partners
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) is taking part in ITB Asia 2022, alongside 18 industry partners, to...
21 Million USD collected as airport development fee in 2017
Velana International Airport (VIA) collected 21.4 million dollars as airport development fee last year.
The government started charging airport development fee from tourists starting May...
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