JLF Soneva Fushi to Showcase Inspiring Literature and Music in Malé

To celebrate the return of the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’ to Soneva Fushi’s award-winning shores, a special one-day Festival showcase will...

Dhiraagu Celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2023!

Dhiraagu celebrated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2023 with colourful celebrations across all the regions.   A special talk...

State Minister Khaleel Heads to China for Key South Asia Forums

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Khaleel, is set to represent the Maldives at the 4th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum...

COENCIO Signs Strategic Partnership with The Colombo Leadership Academy

The  Colombo Leadership Academy, CLA Coaching - specialists for executive education and leadership coaching, has expanded its activities to the Republic of...

STO Collaborates with Hulhumale’ Hospital to Establish a CSSD

State Trading Organization (STO) has teamed up with Hulhumale' Hospital to inaugurate a cutting-edge Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). 

Mohamed Sobir Appointed as Resort Manager at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa

The pristine Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Mohamed Sobir as the new Resort Manager. With a...

MATATO Address Key Industry Challenges at Discussion Forum

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) held a forum and a press conference to address the challenges confronting...

Dhiraagu Opens Applications for Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2023

Dhiraagu has opened applications for the Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2023 intake, the company’s flagship CSR initiative and the first corporate apprenticeship programme of...

Maldives Witnesses 6.6% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in December 2023 

The Ministry of Tourism reported a 6.6% rise in tourist arrivals for December 2023 compared to last year, with 137,491 tourists visiting...

Gov’t Reassures Russian Tourists Amid US Extradition Concerns

The Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs has moved to allay safety concerns for Russian tourists after Moscow advised its citizens to be...

Rising Inflation in the Maldives: June 2024 Sees Rate Increase to 1.4%

The Maldives witnessed a notable rise in inflation in June 2024, with the annual inflation rate climbing to 1.4%, up from 0.8%...

MATATO Clarifies Position on GST Changes, Supports Tax in US Dollars

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has clarified its position on the proposed amendments to the Goods and...

Can the Maldives Achieve Its 2 Million Tourist Arrival Goal for 2024?

As of 20th October 2024, the Maldives has recorded 1,598,345 tourist arrivals, based on data from the Ministry of Tourism. The country has set...

Applications Open for Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025

Dhiraagu has announced the opening of applications for its flagship Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025, a key Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed...

First National’s Real Estate Fund Reaches MVR 18 Million Target

First National has successfully completed its fundraising for the inaugural project under the First National Real Estate and Hospitality Fund Plc, marking...

Dhiraagu generated MVR 215million in the second quarter.

The largest telecommunications company in the Maldives, Dhiraagu generated a net profit of MVR 215.6 million in the second quarter of 2018. During the second...

MIB Launches a Brand New Promotion “Fi’sa Cardun Kandaalaa”

Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) introduces a brand new promotion "Fisa Cardun Kandaalaa' for 'Fi'sa Card" users. Regarding the promotion, the...

Ooredoo Maldives Partners With Ugail Foundation for AI Maldives 2019

Ooredoo Maldives and Ugail Foundation has announced their partnership for AI Maldives 2019. Under this agreement, Ooredoo Maldives...

President ratifies Second Amendment to Anti-Terrorism Act

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has ratified the Second Amendment to Anti-Terrorism Act on 10th October. The amendment was...

Terrorism, radicalisation and extremism can be countered wtih international support: Minister Shahid

Foreign Minister Shahid has said that terrorism, radicalisation and extremism can be tackled with the support of the international community.

Bank of England makes an emergency cut in the interest rate due to COVID-19

Bank of England has made cut the main interest rate to 0.25% from 0.75% in an emergency measure to deal with the...

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...

GAM Dismisses Saudulla Ahmed as the Association’s SG

The Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM) had dismissed Saudulla Ahmed as the Secretary-General of the Association. GAM has...

President Solih Appoints Permanent Representative to the UN Office at Geneva

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed Dr Asim Ahmed as the Maldives' Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva. President...

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