Government Halts Compensation Decisions Citing Irregularities
A settlement committee established by the previous administration has sparked controversy after deciding to grant over MVR 1 billion (approximately USD 65...
Football Academy Phase one to open on February 2020
Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has announced that Phase 1 of the FAM Football Academy will open on February 2020 in Hulhumale'...
State Minister Ahmed Khaleel Attends 22nd IORA Meeting of Council of Ministers
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Ahmed Khaleel has participated in the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Ministers of...
N. Landhoo Harbour Project 70% Complete: MTCC
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has provided an update on the N. Landhoo Harbour project currently ongoing.
According...
Israeli Airlines Not Authorized to Fly to Maldives: Transport Ministry
The Transport Ministry has stated today that it has not authorized any Israeli airline to operate flights to Maldives, after an Israeli...
Gaja Capital in talks to invest $20 million in Kangaroo Kids
Mid-market focused private equity firm Gaja Capital is in talks to invest about $20 million (₹135 crore) in Kangaroo Kids Education Ltd (KKEL), in...
Govt Publicises Temporary List of Eligible Civil Servants for Hiyaa Scheme
The Committee Investigating Public Housing Schemes has publicised the temporary list of applicants for the Civil Service Employees category under the Hiyaa...
Maldives Records 53% Decrease in Exports and 48% Increase in Imports in August 2022
Maldives has recorded an increase in imports coupled with a decrease in exports during August 2022, compared to the same period last...
UNWTO Reveals Majority of Destinations Are Easing Travel Restrictions
More than 50% of global destinations have started easing travel restrictions, according to the latest data by the United Nations World Tourism...
Ooredoo Maldives Enables Secure and Fast Payment via m-Faisaa at FSM Petrol Sheds
Ooredoo Maldives has announced its partnership with FSM to enable customers to easily pay for petrol via m-Faisaa at the FSM petrol...
“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”...
Maldives’ Economic Future in Focus: World Bank VP and Ministers Convene
World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, has recently held critical discussions with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade...
MTCC Provides Update on Hdh. Nellaidhoo Shore Protection Project
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has provided an update on the Hdh. Nellaidhoo Shore Protection Project.
MTCC revealed...
MTCC awarded Operational Excellence for the Year 2017 at GOLD 100 2018
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has received an award in recognition of their exemplary operations in all aspects from their game-changing dredger “Mahaa...
Daily Highlights – 14th May
Here are the latest news updates for 14th May.
Ministry of Higher Education to Financially Assist Students Abroad
EyeCare Announces Bodu Chuttee Promotion with 15% Off on All Products!
Leading eye care provider, EyeCare Opticals has announced an exciting new promotion for the ‘Bodu Chuttee’ holidays this year.
3 Reasons Why Experts Doubt Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine
On 11th August, Russia became the first country
to approve a coronavirus vaccine. President Vladimir Putin announced the Health
Ministry’s approval and said one...
BCC Renames and Expands Hiyala Market, Opens Kiosks for Year-Long Lease
The Business Center Corporation (BCC) has announced the renaming of the “Hiyala Weekend Market” to the “Hiyala Market” and has opened its...
Foreign Minister Highlights President’s Commitment to Strengthening India Relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer, in an exclusive interview with India’s StratNewsGlobal, stated that President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s policy is to...
Dhiraagu Signs as the Digital Partner of the Athletics Association of Maldives
Dhiraagu has signed an agreement with the Athletics Association of Maldives (AAM) to become their exclusive Digital Partner for the year.
The Unseen ROI: How Investing in Employee Time-Off Benefits Your Bottom Line
In the competitive corporate arena, businesses constantly seek an edge, one vital strategy remains underutilised by many: recognising the immense value of...
Leased for Agriculture, Used As Secret Holiday Homes for Wealthy
Uninhabited islands in the Maldives were being leased to individuals for agricultural purposes for many years which, however, is being used as...
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Passes Away After Pancreatic Cancer Fight
Marriott International's president and CEO Arne Sorenson passed away this Monday following an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, the hotel chain...
New Japanese Ambassador Presents Her Credentials to President Solih, Calls on Foreign Secretary Ghafoor
Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, Her Excellency Takeuchi Midori has presented her letter of credence to the President of Maldives, His...
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