STO opens up applications for Hiyaa housing scheme
State Trading Organisation (STO) opens up applications for employees to apply for the company's affordable housing scheme.
The housing scheme was launched by Chairman of STO,...
Virtual Work Permits to be Issued for Foreign Workers
The Ministry of Economic Development has decided to issue virtual work permit cards for foreign workers in the Maldives, replacing the physical...
Government Dismisses R. Fainu Airport Project due to Environmental Issues
The government has made the decision to stop the construction of R. Fainu Airport due to the negative impacts on the environment...
A Different Ramadan For Maldivians
Ramadan is the holiest month for
Muslims, in which Muslims around the globe fast during daylight hours. Maldives
is a Muslim country and practicing...
New Businesses Registered to Be Classified Based on the Income
Ministry of Economic Development has published the regulation stipulating the newly registered businesses being classified based on the estimated income.
MMPRC MD Fathimath Thaufeeq Terminated Amid Serious Allegations
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is facing yet another crisis with the termination of its Managing Director, Fathimath Thaufeeq....
China’s CSCEC and CCCC Assists HDC in Construction of Labour Quarters
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) is working with Housing and Development Corporation (HDC) in the construction of labor quarters in Hulhumale'...
Ooredoo unveils “Dhulhaheyo” Sticker Pack on Viber
Ooredoo Maldives has introduced another fun sticker pack on Viber, especially for the people of Maldives! The “Dhulhaheyo” Sticker Pack creates awareness...
New Cafe’ Opens at Hiyaa Flats
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that a new café named "H13 Café" has been opened in the Hiyaa Flat area.
Amit Majumder, General Manager of Jumeirah Vittaveli, moves to a new role in Dubai
General Manager of Jumeirah Vittaveli, Amit Majumder, has been appointed as Vice President of Boutique Resorts for Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.
Who will be the Next Tourism Minister?
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih dismissed
Ali Waheed from his post as Minister of Tourism. He was serving the nation as a
Minister for over...
Maldives Sees Dollar Exchange Rate Suddenly Drop in Black Market
While the dollar exchange rate in the black market was around MVR 20, the rate has seen a sudden drop to lower...
Patina Maldives Announces 2 New Manager Appointments
Patina Maldives has announced the appointment of Adil Abdulla as the Landscaping Manager, and Ismail Naeem as the Front Office Manager.
Has Hilton International Won the Case Against Sun Siyam?
On 6th September, Civil Court of the Maldives ordered Bank of Maldives (BML) to freeze the accounts of Sun Travel and...
FJS Rebrands as Nexia Maldives to Enhance Global Reach and Services
FJS, one of the leading professional services firms in the Maldives, has rebranded as Nexia Maldives. This transformation follows the firm’s induction...
Maldives shows no signs of slowing down: Hottest 10 properties to be launched
The Maldives is currently going through a love-hate relationship with the demand and supply of the Tourism Industry. Maldives received no less than 1.2...
THAI AIRASIA to begin Bangkok – Male’ flights
Thailand-based low-cost airline Thai AirAsia is to begin direct flight operations between Thai capital Bangkok and Maldives starting July.
An official from the authority told local...
Mr. Khalid Hassan M A Al-Hamadi Appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive...
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the appointment of Mr. Khalid Hassan M A Al-Hamadi to the position of Managing Director & Chief Executive...
HSBC Celebrates 20 Years in Maldives
HSBC completed 20 years of operation in the Republic of the Maldives recently. The anniversary was marked with the opening of its...
Maldives gazettes chemical storage regulations
The government gazetted regulations for importing and storing chemicals in the Maldives.
This is the first time that the...
Mercury SeaProTM Lucky draw at Maldives Marine Expo 2016
Hassan Marine has recently introduced the SeaPro model of Mercury 4-stroke 60 and 40 hp to the Maldivian market. As the Maldivian Marine industry gathers...
Discover How Maafahi by Seagull is Developing Food Independence in Maldives
The island nation's dependence on foreign trade for its food products is dangerously high. Achieving food independence means that the region grows its own food and...
Beware! Fake Payment Slips Are On the Rise
There has been a spike in the number of fake payment slips used to buy goods and services in Male' stores, the...
Sri Lanka to abolish minimum hotel room rates next year
Sri Lanka’s often disputed minimum hotel room rates enforced many years ago in Colombo city to curb price cutting is to be terminated next...
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