45% Debt of Maldives to be Paid to China: World Bank
A report published by the World Bank States, at the end of 2020, the debt beard by the Maldivian government is at...
Jobsicle Launches “MY Entry To HOSPITALITY” Free Online Hospitality Courses for the Maldivians.
Jobsicle launches “MY Entry To HOSPITALITY”, a free online hospitality courses for the Maldivians.
Jobsicle is an online...
Parliament Proposes Government to Allocate 6,000 Housing Units from Gulhifalhu
The People's Majlis Environment and Climate Change Committee has proposed to the government to allocate land for minimum 6,000 housing units from...
MTCC completes 47% of Komondoo harbor project.
47% of the harbor project of the island, Sh. Komandoo is completed by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).
Bias, Prejudice and Stereotyping in the Hospitality Industry
Despite meaningful progress in relationships, racial and ethnic discrimination, prejudice remain a part of modern life. Unconscious bias, which is often the...
MACL completes 95% of new seaplane terminal
Maldives
Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced, around 95% of the work on the
development of the new seaplane terminal of Velana International Airport...
Gaafaru: The Flawless Jewel of Kaafu Atoll
Located less than 40 miles from Velana International Airport, lies the beautiful Gaafaru Island. Barely half a mile long and narrower in...
Finance Minister Suggests To Delay Minimum Wage Decision To 2022
Minister of Finance, Honorable Ibrahim Ameer suggested that with the current deteriorating economic condition, this may not be the right time for...
European Investment Bank Grants EUR 20 Million Loan to Maldives
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Finance Ministry of Maldives has signed an agreement for a loan of EUR 20 million.
Facebook introduces digital payment service via WhatsApp
Global social media application Facebook has introduced a WhatsApp-based digital payment service.
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by...
Dhiraagu together with Arcils launches ‘Thakuru Wars’, the first local online multiplayer game
Dhiraagu together with Arcils, a local game developer launches the first local multiplier online game in the Maldives.
Maldives Surf Breaks – Do We Really Need Artificial Waves, Artificial Surf Reefs?
By Guest Writer: Mohamed Ryan Thoyyib
Maldives has always been a well-known travel destination for honeymooners and divers. People...
State Funds Need Additional MVR 12 Billion for 2020
An additional MVR 12 billion is needed for state funds, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer revealed.
Speaking in the...
Government Reserves Drops Below USD 270 million – Minister Ameer
Maldives’ usable reserves has dropped below USD 270 million following the economic downturn brought on by the global pandemic, Finance Minister Ibrahim...
Instagram Set to Overtake Twitter as a News Source
Social media app Instagram is set to overtake Twitter as a news source, according to Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020.
Gender Ministry Statistics Show Decline in Elder Abuse Cases
The Ministry of Gender, Family, and Social Services recently shared their statistics on reported Elder Abuse cases. They did so in a...
MIRA to Resume Counter Services
As the
measures undertaken to tackle COVID-19 have been relaxed, MIRA is set to resume
counter services from 5 July 2020 onwards. The following...
Huawei Becomes The World’s Largest Smartphone Maker
Huawei, a Chinese multinational technology company manufacturing telecommunications equipment and sells consumer electronics and smartphones became the world’s largest smartphone maker...
City Council Reveals Rules to Follow When Reopening Markets
Male’ City council has publicized the rules which need to be
followed when reopening city markets after the COVID-19 lockdown. Markets are
set to...
Canned Tuna Sales Surge To Record High in Ramadan – MIFCO
Maldives Industrial Fishing Company (MIFCO) has revealed that the sale of their canned tuna products has reached a record high during this...
How WhatsApp Business Can Help Your Business
By Bee Digital
About Bee Digital: Bee Digital is a digital marketing agency in Maldives that
specializes in social media...
Maldives Represented by Villa Student at Global Teens Conference
Mariyam Laisaau Imthiyaz of Villa International
High school spoke at the Global Teens Conference held from 13th to 14th June,
2020.
Maafaru Airport Prepares for International Flights
Maldivian Aero has said when Maafaru
International Airport reopens on 1 July 2020, it will be used fully as an
international airport.
Investments in Renewable Energy can Support Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery in the Maldives
Seizing green energy opportunities through increased investments in renewables can contribute to post COVID-19 economic recovery and create more jobs in...
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