South Asian Travel Awards to be Held Virtually This Year
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is set to be held virtually for the first time. This year's virtual SATA ceremony will be...
BML to be Closed on New Year’s Eve
Bank of Maldives has announced that its branches and service centres will be closed on 31st December 2020, and will reopen on...
Resolute Decisions, with Hard Work of Govt & Stakeholders, Set Maldives’ Tourism Recovery as...
The world took a massive hit in 2020 due to the pandemic. Travel came to a temporary halt and destinations around the...
HDC Invites EOI Submissions for Development of 2 Private Schools in Hulhumale’
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is opening for Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions for the development and operation of two private schools in...
Apply Today and Get Dhiraagu Fibre Broadband Connected for FREE!
Dhiraagu has extended the ongoing promotion offering FREE connection for Dhiraagu Fibre Broadband until 14 April 2021.
Under this...
STO Records Net Profit of MVR 109 Million During 2021 First Quarter
State Trading Organization (STO) has, on Friday, published its Quarterly Report 2021.
During the first quarter of 2021, STO...
India Overtakes Britain as the World’s Sixth-Largest Economy
India’s economy has reportedly overtaken the United Kingdom’s for the first time in over 100 years, now standing as the world’s sixth-largest economy by...
Dhiraagu and UNDP hold the first premiere screening of “Film for change 2018” program
Dhiraagu and UNDP are pleased to hold the first premiere screening of Film for Change 2018 at Schwack Cinema, Hulhumale’ on 2nd August 2018....
Maldivian Government decided to donate to Relief Efforts in Flood-Hit State of Kerala
The Maldives government has decided to donate USD 50,000 to India, for the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit state of Kerala.
At this...
Get Your Sri Lankan Resident Visa in Maldives
Sri Lankan government has announced that the residence visa needed by Immigrants in order to work and live in Sri Lanka, can...
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...
Two ice plants to be established under the Indian grant aid scheme
Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture has signed an agreement to establish ice plants in two islands under the grant aid...
Three Deputy Vice-Chancellors appointed to MNU
Maldives National University (MNU) has appointed three new Deputy Vice-Chancellors during a ceremony held last Thursday.
The newly appointed...
Government integrates renewable energy into power system in 48 islands
Ministry of Environment has launched the integration of
renewable energy into power system in 48 islands during a special ceremony held
on Thursday.
Oil’s 66% Plunge Marks Its Worst Quarter Ever Amid COVID-19 Pandemic and Global Price...
The oil market has posted its worst quarterly performance due to the global spread of COVID-19 and the emergence of a global...
IMF Grants USD 28.9 Million Loan to Maldives to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
The International Monetary Fund has approved a 28.9 million US dollar Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) for Maldives with the country’s tourism sector badly hit...
Daily Highlights – 30th May
Here
are the latest news updates for 30th May
Male’ City Council Begins Fumigation of Mosque Construction Sites
Maldives Is So Close to Achieving its Tourist Arrivals Target for 2020!
In 2020, a year full of chaos, Maldives has welcomed over 420،000 tourists to the Sunny Side of Life!
Sustainability as a Core Value: Esthec Reinvents Nature to Support Green Architecture
Sustainability is all about the health of our
planet and everything that depends on it to survive, today, tomorrow and in the
future for...
Dreaming of Your Next Mini-Vacay? Check Out the Endless Blue Offer by Voyages Maldives
Wondering about what to do this weekend? Voyages Maldives is offering a safari cruise trip aboard their safari boat, under the "Endless...
DhiraaguPay Integrated on Fies IdzLink POS
DhiraaguPay has completed integration on Fies IdzLink POS systems, making it easier for Dhiraagu customers to pay at retail stores.
W Maldives Wins Multiple 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Accolades!
W Maldives has been recognized as 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Romance – Asia category, ranking in the top...
MTCC Signs to Implement Ha. Hoarafushi Airport Coastal Protection Project
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed with Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure - Maldives towards implementing Ha. Hoarafushi...
British Airways Resumes Flights Between London and Male’ Following Easing of Travel Restrictions
British Airways has resumed its flights from Heathrow Airport, London to Velana International Airport, Male’. This news comes right after Maldives was...
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