Daily Highlights – 16th May
Here are the latest news updates for 16th May
MNDF Cautions Against Sea Travel During Bad Weather
COVID-19 Updates For 15th May
The total number of confirmed cases in Maldives has reached 982, with 932 active cases, 46 recoveries, and 4 fatalities.
MasterCard Appoints Rajesh Mani As Country Manager For Sri Lanka, Maldives
Rajesh Mani has been appointed as MasterCard’s new Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Mani took to...
How Safe Are Home Deliveries Amid COVID-19?
According to World Health Organization,
though COVID-19 spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets
from the nose or mouth, the virus can...
President conveys condolences to the family of Late Maroshi Hussain Abdulla
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended condolences to the family of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Kalaafaanu Hussain Abdulla (Maroshi...
Auditor General’s Office to Host Webinar For Auditors and Accountants
In the view of starting a dialogue on being prepared for the new norm in the post-COVID-19 scenario, the Institute of Audit...
Daily Highlights – 14th May
Here are the latest news updates for 14th May.
Ministry of Higher Education to Financially Assist Students Abroad
COVID-19 Updates For 14th May
The total number of positive cases in Maldives has reached 955, with 911 active cases, 40 recoveries, and 4 fatalities.
Finance, Tourism Ministers Hold Virtual Meeting with Industry Leaders
Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed and Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has held virtual meetings with the leaders of Maldivian tourism industry...
VMedia to Shut down Operations Amid COVID-19
VMedia operations could come to a temporary halt due to financial instability amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parent company Island Broadcasting Company has...
Daily Highlights – 13th May
Here are the latest news updates for 13th May.
Maldives Gas to go 100% cashless
Ooredoo Maldives announces Zuvaan Masveriya as the new Brand Ambassador
Hassan Saajin, popularly known by the name of his Twitter handle “Zuvaan Masveriya”, has been announced as the new Brand Ambassador of...
Will a Decline in Global Oil Prices Lower Electricity Bills?
Global oil prices fell to a record low due to the halt in economic activities worldwide as the COVID-19 pandemic spread globally....
State-Owned Companies Rendered Inoperable Due to COVID-19 to be Dissolved
A report on dissolving state-owned companies that have been rendered unproductive due to COVID-19 has being approved by the Parliament.
COVID-19 Updates For 13th May
The total number of confirmed cases in Maldives has reached 901, with 869 active cases, 32 recoveries, and 3 fatalities.
How to Reload Your Dhiraagu Prepaid During Lockdown?
Dhiraagu has urged its customers to reload using digital platforms instead of visiting stores during the lockdown.
Dhiraagu prepaid...
A Record Fall in Monthly Revenue Collection by MIRA for April 2020
The total monthly
revenue collection by Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) for April 2020 inclusive
of USD collection was recorded at MVR 527.47 million...
Cheapest Ventilator in STO’s Bid Did Not Meet Requirements – Health Ministry
While STO bid 3 types of ventilators, 2 out of the 3 were expensive. However, the other ventilator was the cheapest offered...
Daily Highlights – 12th May
Here are the latest news highlights in Maldives.
Government expenditure on COVID-19 increases.
Bison Maldives Donates COVID-19 Protective Gear To Maldives
Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd and Akbar Brothers have donated a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Maldives. The consignment included...
Think Advertising Donates Hygiene Necessities to Migrant Workers in Shelters
Think Advertising agency has donated hygiene kits for migrant workers residing at temporary shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Updates For 12th May
Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 have reached 897, with 863 active cases, 31 recoveries, and 3 fatalities.
Here...
How Does Maldives Pension Scheme Works?
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 that began
in late 2019 triggered a catastrophic global economic shutdown, with businesses
forced to close and millions of...
Moolee Offers Free Delivery of Essential Goods
Ooredoo Maldives's E-commerce platform 'Moolee' has made new items available on its platform for free delivery to Male' and Hulhumale'.
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