Thomas Cook to open an own-branded resort in the Maldives
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Japanese mail-order firm opening Westin resort in Maldives
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SATA Awards concludes with Maldives taking home 18 awards
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Chinese Yuan at an 8 year low
The Chinese yuan hit an eight-year low as the central bank set a weaker daily guidance rate.
The currency fell to 6.8729 against the greenback,...
“Maldives Travel Conference” to be held on 19th November
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO will be launching the First Edition of Maldives Travel Conference, on 19th November 2016.
Over a...
Dhiraagu Provides Free Conference Calling Services to The Blind and Visually Impaired Society of...
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Government earnings at 888 million last month
With Rf 888.4 million earned from different taxes in the previous month, the government has earned Rf 12.3 billion this year.
Statistics released by Maldives...
MATATO urges government to spend more on destination marketing
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Automatic check clearance has started
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Sri Lanka imposes tax on online bookings
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Customs earnings at 215 million in October
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M7 Print signs as Print Partner for TTM 2017
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Mega Maldives to organize India launch event at New Delhi on the 24th November
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Maldives promoted at WTM London & CITM Shanghai
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The Government launches website to keep public informed of the Budget 2017
A booklet and a website to convey the information regarding the budget for the next year was launched today by the government.
In a function...
Current 500 and 1,000 rupee bills of India ceased being legal tender
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will replace its largest-denomination bank notes with newly designed ones, a move...
Abdul Majeed | CEO of Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd
by Mohamed Khoorsheed and Zakwaan Asim
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Father Of Fibre Optics
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Muslim Business Travel Segment at $22 Billion
New study on the growing Muslim travel indicated a staggering $22 billion worth Muslim business travel segment. It is further projected to reach $22...
Rf 13 billion allocated for development projects
In the estimated budget for 2017 Rf 13.2 billion is to be allocated for the development projects planned for the year. this is over...
Aitken Spence faces loss from Maldivian resorts despite overall profit
Aitken Spence has made huge profits; 50% increase this year. However when the figures are broken down, they have face major losses from the...
Dhiraagu to stop use of plastic bottles
Single us plastic bottles have been boycotted by the staff of Dhiraagu as part of their for the oceans campaign.
Under their corporate social responsibility,...
BML to stop using the old check books
Due to the automation of the check clearance process to be implemented by MMA, Bank of Maldives has planned to stop the use of checkbooks...
Trump triumphs
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