Government Office Closure Extended Until 15th June
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended the duration of the previously announced government office closure, from June 8 to June 15, 2021....
PCR Test No Longer Required to Travel from Male’ to Islands
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has changed its guidelines, making it so that PCR tests are no longer required prior to traveling...
Maldivian Awarded as the Leading Tourist Transport Provider at SATA 2020
National flag carrier, Maldivian has been awarded as the leading tourist transport provider at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2020.
TMA Cuts Salary, Offer Staff 4 Months Contract
The largest seaplane operator in
the world, Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has made 50% salary cuts and offered
their staff 4 months contract due...
Mobile social media statistics of Maldives released
Mobile social media statistics of Maldives from July 2018 to July 2019 has been released by the StatCounter GlobalStats.
Gov’t Issues MVR 2.2 Billion in T-Bills for Expenditure Coverage
The Maldivian government has once again turned to Treasury bills (T-bills) as a means to cover its expenditure, opening MVR 2.2 billion...
Places to visit in Thiladhunmathi
Thiladhunmathi is the northernmost atoll of Maldives, closest to Sri Lanka and India. Thiladhunmathi was divided into its northern and southern divisions...
Malaysia to Fully Open Borders by March
Malaysia’s Coronavirus Recovery Council has recommended a full reopening of borders as early as 1st March 2022 without mandatory quarantine for travellers.
Declaration of Interim Dividend for Financial Year 2020 – Dhiraagu
COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020, has had a significant impact on...
MATATO to Take Part in Australia International Dive Expo 2017
Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO), has announced that together with the tourism industry, will be participating at the Australia International...
Over 5,600 Undocumented Migrants Deported from Maldives in 2024
Maldives Immigration has announced that over 5,600 undocumented migrants were deported in 2024 as part of intensified efforts to address illegal migration....
How to recover from a big career mistake
Business and career expert, and also author of Humanity Works: Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future, Alexandra Levit answers a...
Faarufushi Maldives announces opening in December 2018
Faarufushi will welcome guests from 15 December 2018 with 80 spacious villas that offer a striking realization of contemporary design amidst a naturally stunning...
Construction of 4,000 housing units will start by November – President
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that the construction of more than 4,000 housing units will start this November.
Thailand’s Minor Hotels Group Signs First Avani Resort in Maldives
AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announce the development of its first resort in the Maldives. AVANI Fares Maldives Resort will be located on Fares...
SIMDI Group to Conduct Canon Photography Workshop
SIMDI Group, the authorised partner of Canon, is set to offer a series of photography workshops for enthusiasts looking to either begin...
Maldives among the countries with the fastest Islamic Finance development
Maldives was named as one of the countries with the fastest development of Islamic Finances. According to ICD-Thomson Reuters Islamic Finance and Development Report...
HDC Extends Proposal Submission Deadlines on 5 Commercial Units
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced the extension of proposal submission deadlines for five commercial units.
The new proposal...
World Bank’s Vice President meets up with the Minister of Finance and MMA’s governor
Vice president of The World Bank assigned for South Asia, Mr. Hartwig Schafer has met up with the Finance Minister Mr. Ibrahim...
Government of Japan Hands Over 4 Newly Built Classrooms to HDh. Nolhivaranfaru School
H.E. Mrs. Takeuchi Midori, Ambassador of Japan to Maldives has officially handed over the completed 4 classrooms in Hdh. Atoll Nolhivaranfaru School,...
Indian funded project for the coastal protection of A.A. Rasdhoo inaugurated
The coastal protection project at Alifu Atholhu Uthuruburi Rasdhoo was inaugurated this afternoon. The project is funded under the grant assistance of...
Maldives Imposes Temporary Ban on UK and Malaysia Arrivals
The Maldives government has imposed a temporary ban on the arrival of tourists from Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) amid the...
Establishment of ‘Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives’
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced the establishment of the ‘Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives’ (ICAM) as required under section...
On Arrival Visa for Maldivians Travelling to Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt has made the decision to grant visas on arrival (emergency entry visa) to Maldivian nationals travelling to...
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