SATA 2017 launched in Addu City
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017 was launched on October 27 in Equator Village, Addu City. The event was launched with “opportunity and conversation...
AIA in talks with Sri Lankan to start scheduled operations from Gan International Airport
Addu international Aiports Company (AIA) has stated that they are in talks with Sri Lankan to begin scheduled international flights between Gan, Addu and...
Gulhifalhu Bridge and Port Construction will Begin This Year- President
Delivering his presidential address before the parliament, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated that the construction work on Gulhifaru Bridge and Port will...
Inflation Eases in the Maldives as Commodity Prices Fall, MMA Reports
Inflation in the Maldives eased in January, declining to 0.6%, according to data released today by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). This...
Two Out of the Six Airport Projects to Be Completed This Year
Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Mohamed Aslam stated that the government targets to open two out of the six airports...
MMPRC reinvents itself, focus now entirely on destination marketing
MMPRC, the government body mandated with the promotion of Maldives as a tourist destination have reinvented itself in the last couple of...
Maldives Economy Expected to Continue Strong Recovery Trajectory: MMA
According to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the Maldivian economy is anticipated to continue its strong recovery trajectory in 2022 and 2023...
MTCC Signs with Health Ministry to Upgrade Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed with Ministry of Health towards implementing Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital Upgrading Project - OPD...
Urbanco Introduces Online Platform for Queries to Managing Director
Urbanco has implemented an online system allowing individuals to submit questions, feedback, and concerns directly to the Managing Director, Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed.
New Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the People’s Republic of China presents...
Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Ms. Aishath Azeema has presented credentials to President Xi...
Gov’t to Shift Exim Bank Funds from Gulhifalhu to Other Projects
The Finance Ministry has announced a strategic shift in the allocation of funds initially earmarked for the commercial port project at Gulhifalhu....
4 reasons why Maldivian students feel confused about a career path after school
We have all been there. Freshly graduated from High school, minds packed with various information we reviewed in the late night before...
Mega Maldives in a debt of 70 million rufiyaa to MIRA
Mega Maldives had discontinued its services due to financial issues in May of 2017 while the company has been fined by 70...
Male’ City Travel Clinic Changed to a Flu Clinic
The government has converted the travel clinic established in the Male’ Hiya 2 area of the Male’ city to a flu clinic....
ITB Asia 2018: Global DMC Network by JTB Group focuses on Asia
Leading global travel agency JTB Corporation is leveraging on growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region with its 12-member Global DMC Network. Seven...
Visa, Mastercard to Suspend Operations in Russia
Visa and Mastercard have announced that both companies will be suspending operations in Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.
STO To Sell Eggs, Onions, Vegetables & Fruits on Wholesale
State Trading Organisation (STO) has resumed selling eggs, onions, vegetables, and fruits on wholesale.
STO has stated that...
Nominations for National Awards 2021 to Close on 27th May
The nomination period for this year’s national awards will close on 27th May. The final deadline for submitting nominations is 1400 hours...
Government income has increased over the past month
Rent money received from resorts have increased and tax income of the government ha increased over the past month.
The tax monitoring authority of the...
BML becomes PLATINUM PARTNER of TTM 2017
Bank of Maldives today signed an agreement with Maldives Getaways to become their Platinum Partner for the upcoming tourism industry fair, “Travel Trade Maldives...
Maldives and Indonesia to Explore New Avenues of Cooperation
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, on Monday morning, paid a courtesy...
Maldives Expects 6.5% GDP Growth in 2023 Amid Fiscal Challenges
Real GDP is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2023, with an average growth of 5.4% from 2024 to 2025. Still, challenges...
President Ratifies First Amendment to Public Health Protection Act
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Tuesday, ratified the first amendment to the Public Health Protection Act (Law no.: 7/2012). The amendment establishes...
BML partners with NPCI to accept RuPay Cards in Maldives
In a signing ceremony held yesterday at the
President’s Office together with the Embassy of India in Maldives, a Memorandum
of Understanding was signed...
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Maldives and UK Hold Second Strategic Dialogue to Deepen Bilateral Ties
The Maldives and the United Kingdom (UK) convened the Second Strategic Dialogue at the Senior Officials level yesterday in Malé.
