2 million people at Mecca for Hajj

Saudi Arabia reports more than 2 million people gathered at Mecca for this years Hajj. Speaking to the press, Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry, Major General...

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...

Hotel Asia Exhibition to be held next month

The largest trade fair in the Maldives, Hotel Asia Exhibition will be held in Male next month. Similar to previous editions, the exhibition would also...

Youth City Open Day events begins

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) begins a two day special event in the name of "Open Day" HDC states the purpose of this two days event...

Tourists arrivals to the Maldives increases by 8.1 percent

Tourism Ministry statistics indicate an 8.1% increase in tourist visits to the Maldives in July 2018. According to the ministry's statistics during the same month...

Economic Ministry extends business hours during holidays

Ministry of Economic Development has decided to extend business hours on cafes, restaurants and shops during Eid holidays. The ministry stated that business hours will...

Ooredoo Maldives launches ‘E’vee’ campaign

Ooredoo Maldives has launched 'E'vee' campaign, to showcase their innovative digital customer experience platforms. E'vee focuses on creating awareness on the conveniences provided by these...

Sonee Hardware introduces ‘Shimano Maldives Edition’ ocea pencil lures

The edition was officially launched at the Sonee Hardware outlet at Boduthakurufaanu Magu by Managing Director and the edition’s exclusive rights holder Mr. Moosa...

Governor of Maldives Monetary Authority Mr. Ahmed Naseer inaugurates 18th SAARC Payments Council Meeting

Governor of Maldives Monetary Authority Mr. Ahmed Naseer has inaugurated 18th SAARC Payments Council Meeting which is being held at Kurumba Maldives Resort on...

Dhiraagu opens pre-order for Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Dhiraagu announced that Samsung’s popular Galaxy Note 9 mobile phone is available for preorder. Dhiraagu is offering instalment payment options available for postpaid customers. With...

Test Flight lands at Noonu Maafaru International Airport.

The first test flights have successfully landed in the newly developed N.Maafaru Airport. Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer along with parliament members of Noonu Atoll arrived...

12 billion as expense while 10 billion received as revenue

Ministry of Finance and Treasury reports shows the Government received 10 billion as revenue while the expenses were 12 billion. "Monthly Fiscal Development" published by...

“Maersk Line” starts shipping to Maldives

One of the world's largest container shipping company "Maersk Line" resumes its shipping to Maldives. “Maldives has a flourishing tourism market and offers an excellent...

Summer Island installs the world’s largest 3D-printed reef system

The world's largest and Maldives first 3D-printed reef system was installed at Summer Island Maldives on 11th August in an effort to help protect...

Maldives takes part in the 18th SAARC Payment Council Meeting

According to the governor of Maldives Monetary Authority, Mr. Ahmed Naseer, stated that Maldives economy is developing on the same level as that of...

Maldives records an increase in imports, exports and tariffs.

Maldives has recorded an increase in imports, exports as well as tariffs in July 2018. According to Maldives Customs Services, MVR 4.1 billion worth of...

Maldives National University commences “Theveli”

The largest research conference held in the Maldives commences with 105 research papers. The second International Conference of the Maldives National University "Theveli" began with...

82 per cent of work completed on Hulhule-Hulhumale Link Road

Construction of link road between Hulhule-Hulhumale of the SinaMale' Bridge has finished work by 82 percent. Housing Development Corporation (HDC) said the road that is...

Applications open for Malaysian government’s 250 scholarships

The Department of Higher Education (DHE) opened applications for the 250 scholarship slots from the Malaysian government which was offered in January 2018 under...

JA Manafaru joins Preferred Hotels and Resorts Alliance

JA Manafaru has joined the world's largest independent hotel brand, Preferred Hotels and Resorts alliance. In addition to JA Manafaru, 21 new properties have joined the...

Ooredoo enables Maldive Gas payments through m-Faisaa

Ooredoo Maldives has announced that their customers can order for Maldive Gas through digital payments from m-Faisaa application. The service was launched at a special ceremony...

ADK Hospital makes history by performing the first heart bypass surgery in the Maldives

Maldives witnessed history being made today as privately run ADK Hospital successfully performed the first heart bypass surgery in the country. Performed on a prison...

Reclamation commences for Hoarafushi airport

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has commenced reclamation works for an airport to be developed at Haa Alif Hoarafushi. During a ceremony, MTCC's CEO...

CMDA to introduce a formalized platform for private placements

CMDA is working to introduce a formalized platform/market for private placements as a new access to finance avenue for local companies. There are 3 main...

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