India-Sourced Covid-19 Vaccines Arrive in the Maldives
A consignment of Oxford-AstraZeneca 'Covishield' vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute in India has been airfreighted to the Maldives under a special...
The Flames of Romance Burn Eternally at Hideaway
A perfectly splendid hideaway in the Maldives promises natural charm, pristine beauty, and total privacy on your romantic holiday. Whether it is...
Vistara to Begin Mumbai-Maldives Direct Service from 3rd March
Vistara has announced the launch of special, non-stop flights between Malé, Maldives and Mumbai, India starting early March.
The...
Maldives Breaks Record Yet Again; Daily Tourist Arrivals Over 5,275!
The Ministry of Tourism has announced that on Friday, Maldives celebrated a new record of daily tourist arrivals for 2021, with over...
Climate Emergency Act Ratified, Completing Framework for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today ratified the Climate Emergency Act (Act no. 10/2021). The Act was passed by the Parliament at...
Maldives Welcomes Over 469,000 Tourists So Far This Year
The latest statistics from the Tourism Ministry show that Maldives has recorded over 469,000 tourist arrivals so far in 2021.
Air India to Resume Flights from Maldives to India from 28th July Onwards
Air India, the flag carrier airline of India, will be resuming its operations to Maldives on the 28th of this month.
LAM states that growth of liveaboard industry depends on educated individuals
Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM) says that educated workers joining liveaboards is a sign of a flourishing industry.
Mr Mohamed Ignaz, Secretary General of LAM,...
Ooredoo Group Jumps up the World’s top 50 Telecoms Brands List
Ooredoo Group has again been listed in the Telecoms 300 2019 report as one of the top 50 telecommunications brands in...
Flyme Signs as an Airline Partner for TTM 2019
Flyme of Villa Air has signed as an Airline Partner with Orca Media Group, organizers of TTM for the Third Edition of...
Tourism Minister Requests AG for Advice on Nasandhuraa Agreement Termination
In order to terminate the agreement made to rent out the land plot Nasandhuraa Palace Hotel was operated on, legal advice has...
“Journey to the Sunny Side” Roadshow commences in Germany & Austria
As part of the series of roadshows planned by Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) the “Journey to the Sunny Side”...
New generator procured to power Addu tertiary hospital
FENAKA Corporation has procured a new generator to power the tertiary hospital built in Addu City's Conventional Center.
The...
Ministry of Finance Reveals State Debt at USD 3.5 billion in 2019
According to statistics publicized by the finance ministry, the government debt was equivalent to 62% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)...
ICOM Sends Greetings to All Journalists on the Occasion of the World Press Freedom...
Information Commission Office of Maldives (ICOM) has sent greetings to all the journalists in the nation on the occasion of the world...
Over 161,000 items ordered on eSTOre
In the first
quarter, over 161000 items were ordered on eSTOre, according to 1st
quarterly reports of State Trading Organization (STO).
Daily Highlights – 27th May
Here are the
latest news updates for 27th May
MIRA
Predicts Tax Revenues to Fall by 48%
Statement on Visa Application and Changes to UKVI Guidance
United Kingdom in the Maldives has informed that due to global coronavirus restrictions and the current situation in the Maldives, VFS is...
UNWTO Launches Comprehensive Tourism Recovery Tracker
The most comprehensive tourism dashboard to date, the Tracker is the result of a partnership between international organizations and the private sector. Available for...
2021 State Budget Underscores Significant Fiscal Deterioration Amid Tourism Collapse: Moody’s
International financial research and credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has said that the 2021 budget proposed by the Maldivian government...
Mental Health Facilities Swamped, Waitlist Over a Thousand – Where Do Patients Turn?
In the past few years, there has been a shift in the tide when it comes to mental health issues. Though once...
Personal Accounts Will Not Be Touched When Trying to Control Dollar Black Market: MMA
Central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has stated that personal dollar accounts will be not touched when attempting to control the foreign...
UNDP Maldives Launches its Accelerator Lab!
The UNDP Maldives Accelerator Lab will be launched on March 13 at 9pm, at a virtual event bringing together actors from the...
Vice President discusses establishing Child Development Centre in Addu City
Vice President Faisal Naseem has, on Sunday, held discussions with relevant stakeholders on the latest preparations to establish a Child Development Centre...
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