Maldives to commence direct flights from South Africa
The Ministry of Tourism announced on 2nd August that direct flights are scheduled to start operations between Johannesburg and Gan, Addu.
Operated by South African...
China Eastern Airlines Resumes Maldives Route, Boosting Tourism
China Eastern Airlines, a major player in China’s aviation sector, has recommenced its operations in the Maldives from Kunming following the disruption...
Qatar Airways Holidays Launches New Quarantine-Free Holiday Packages to Maldives
Qatar Airways Holidays (QRH) has launched new quarantine-free holiday packages to the Maldives. Qatari citizens and residents who have completed the COVID-19...
MIFCO Commences Delivery Services
MIFCO has announced that they have commenced delivery services of its canned tuna amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives....
Land reclamation completed for Funadhoo Airport
The reclamation project for Funadhoo Airport in Shaviyani Atoll has been completed on 27th March.
The reclamation, which began in January 2018 was done using...
Velana International Airport Celebrates 55th Anniversary
Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) has celebrated Velana International Airport’s (VIA) 55th anniversary today. To mark the occasion a flag hoisting ceremony...
Visit Maldives Showcases Diverse Experiences at IFTM Top Resa 2024 in Paris
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is presenting the Maldives’ wide array of holiday experiences to the French market at...
BML Revises USD Cash Withdrawal Limit
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many global logistic challenges and the import of US Dollar cash notes into the country has reduced....
5% of All World’s Administered COVID Vaccines Transited Through Dubai on Emirates Aircraft
Governments and health authorities around the world are ramping up their efforts to protect communities from COVID-19 through large scale vaccine roll-out...
MATI welcomes the newly elect President, Ibrahim M. Solih
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has congratulated President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and running mate, Faisal Naseem for their historic win in...
Aa. Maalhos Habour Development Progressing Smoothly: MTCC
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has revealed that the Aa. Maalhos Harbor Development Project is well underway.
Quay...
Two Villa Hotels and Resorts Properties Awarded with Green Key Award
Villa Hotels & Resorts currently operate five resorts in the Maldives and has been committed to sustainability since their foundation.
Choose Your Ideal Safari from Voyages Maldives’ Most Popular Collection
Established in 1980, Voyages Maldives has expanded over the
years to cover a number of key tourist services in one of the most...
Foreign Relations Committee Approves Aishath Azeema as High Commissioner to India
The Foreign Relations Committee of the Parliament has approved Aishath Azeema’s appointment as the High Commissioner of Maldives to India. Her nomination,...
STO Announces Plans to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supplies in the Maldives
The State Trading Organization (STO) announced on Friday evening that it is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure...
Application Deadline for EU Grants for Tourism Industry SMEs Extended
The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 2 million as a grant aid for tourism sector MSMEs to recover from COVID-19 crisis,...
Concerns Raised Over Resistance to Medicine Price Reductions
The CEO of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) and spokesperson for the President's Office, Heena Waleedh, has voiced concerns about some...
President Appoints Ahmed Munawar as Governor of Maldives Monetary Authority
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Ahmed Munawar as the new Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). The appointment, made under...
Dhiraagu announces special promotion for Fixed Broadband
Dhiraagu, the leading telecommunications provider in Maldives announced a special promotion of the company’s Fixed Broadband services on 12 November. The fastest internet speed...
Empowering Communities – MSMEs as Catalysts for Economic Development in the Maldives
Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) play a pivotal role in driving economic development, especially in countries like the Maldives, where they...
Business Trends That Will Drive Success in 2018
Business Trends That Will Drive Success in 2018
With the dawn of a new year, new business aims and objectives are set or renewed to...
Parliament begins deliberations on Amendment Bill to the Decentralisation Act
Parliament of Maldives has commenced deliberations on the Amendment Bill to the Decentralisation Act submitted by the Government.
5 Rufiyaa Polymer Note to be released on this Wednesday
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) is all set to release the 5 Rufiyaa Polymer note this Wednesday. This note is similar to the other notes...
Two New Ambassadors Appointed to Japan, Belgium and the EU
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday appointed Hassan Sobir as the Ambassador of the Republic of the Maldives to Japan and Omar...
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