COVID-19 Updates for 21st May
Maldives has reported 1,216 cases of
COVID-19, with 1,121 active cases, 91 recoveries, and 4 fatalities.
Here are the...
Maldives road to recovery: webinar campaign launched to educate Chinese travel trade
Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) has commenced webinar sessions targeted to the Chinese travel trade for a duration of 10 months....
Dhiraagu supports MATATO-NBAM’s Food Support Programme continuing this Ramadan and Fitr Eid
Dhiraagu has announced that they will be supporting the Food Support Programme by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators...
Japan Gives a Grant Aid of MVR 68.7 million to the Maldives
Government of Japan provides a grant aid of 500,000,000 Japanese yen (MVR 68,750,000*) to the Maldives for further promoting the economic and...
All Work and No Pay: The Exploitation of Freelancers in Maldives
A video
posted on social media from a well-known singer and artist recently brought to light
a very important issue faced by many in...
The Maldives to collaborate with Japan and UNDP in COVID-19 recovery
The Government of Maldives today received a grant aid package from the Government of Japan aimed at assisting the country overcome the...
President Addresses the Country Regarding COVID-19 and Outlines Government’s Plans for Easing Lockdown
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has addressed the country tonight to update Maldivians on the country’s situation with respect to the novel coronavirus,...
Facebook And Instagram Roll Out Shops, Turning Business Profiles Into Storefronts
Facebook is making a major new push into e-commerce. The company has announced the launch of Shops, a way for businesses to...
Government Decides to Extend Resort Lease Payments
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that when tourism reopens post COVID-19, in order to facilitate the resort operations, the resort lease...
Johnson & Johnson Halt Sale of Talc-Based Baby Powder in Canada and USA
Sale of Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder has been halted in Canada and USA, stated the American multinational corporation.
Daily Highlights – 20th May
Here are the latest updates on COVID-19
CSCEC Completes the Construction of Labour Quarters in Hulhumale’
Who will shape the new normal after COVID-19?
UNDP is building an Accelerator Lab in Maldives and seeking creative thinkers
to be part of the team that solves the problems that...
“Maldives, The Sun Will Shine Again” To Bring Hope As You Are Virtually Transported
Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) invites the world to join a virtual journey to rediscover the memories of the beautiful islands, while...
A Look at Rate Disparity in Maldives
One might wonder
- in fact, individuals and businesses alike - why there are high rates of
interest and significant difference between deposit rates...
K Park Residence Donates Protective Equipment to 12 Islands
Protective equipment such as masks, sanitizers, and gloves have been donated to 12 islands by K Park Residence owner Hassan Mamdhooh (Mandey)....
Velaa Private Island Maldives Donates Masks and Gloves to N. Atoll
All islands of N. Atoll have been provided with protective equipment such as masks and gloves by Velaa Private Island.
COVID-19 Updates For 20th May
Maldives has reported 1,143 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,048 active cases, 91 recoveries, 4 deaths.
Here are...
Sanken Overseas Pvt Ltd Donates Thermal Scanner to Government
Tourism Minister Ali Waheed receives a high-end thermal scanner (Satir Fever Screening System - Hotfind -S with Blackberry) donated from Sanken...
Daily Highlights – 19th May
Here are the latest news updates of
19th May
JSC Begins Investigation of Judge
Ibrahim Ali
COVID-19 Updates For 19th May
Maldives has reported 1,143 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,059 active cases, 80 recoveries, and 4 fatalities.
Here...
Maldives Proposes Guidelines To Commence Safe Tourism
On a bid to revive the hard-hit tourism industry, Tourism Ministry has proposed guidelines to commence safe tourism.
The...
Never “Enough Evidence” to Prosecute Criminals in Maldives?
On 4th
February, Maldives reported a case of ISIS-affiliated stabbing of 3 tourists in
Hulhumale’. Following an investigation, Police arrested a total of eight
suspects....
Essential Advice for SMEs to survive throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Small and medium-sized enterprises are involved in business activities of various industries of the economy. The COVID-19 pandemic followed by travel restrictions...
Economic Ministry Simplifies Registration Process For Tourism Companies
Ministry of Economic Development (MED) has simplified the process of registering a foreign investment company in the tourism sector.
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