HDC Hosts ‘Inclusive Transport’ Webinar on Hulhumalé Roads and Public Transport Management
Transport plays a crucial role in building a community and improving the quality of life. Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is hosting a...
VIA Launches Two Additional Food and Beverage Outlets
Velana International Airport (VIA) opened two new food and beverage (F&B) outlets at its international terminal yesterday. 'The Grape' by Grape Expectations...
Alia Receives Prestigious Awards at the Maldives Boating Awards 2017
Alia Investments, one of the leading trading companies in Maldives received two prestigious awards at the Maldives Boating Awards 2017.
The company was named the...
Maldives Featured on Global Bunkering Map
The Maldives has been recognized as a strategic bunkering location, securing a position on the popular global map Vitol Bunkers. Bunkering refers...
Air France begins direct flights to the Maldives
Air France has begun its direct flights to the Maldives on Thursday- 2nd of November 2017.
The maiden Air France flight AF 222 departed Paris...
BML Donates MVR 50,000 to Family Legal Clinic
BML has donated MVR 50,000 to Family Legal Clinic (FLC) on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against...
Maldives to Begin Using Digital ID Cards Later This Year
Aminath Shauna, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology of the Maldives, has revealed that the Maldives will begin using digital national...
BML and CSM’s ‘Pink Ribbon Run Walk’ to be held on Saturday
The Cancer Society of Maldives (CSM) and Bank of Maldives (BML) have organised the annual 'Pink Ribbon Run Walk' in October to...
MATI Shared Concerns of Economic Fallout Over Exchange Controls by MMA
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) had shared serious concerns prior to Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) introducing foreign exchange controls in...
Fitch Downgrades Maldives’ Credit Rating Amid Rising Default Risks
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CC’ from ‘CCC+’, reflecting growing concerns over the country’s...
Green Fund Expenditure Reaches MVR 465 Million by September
The Finance Ministry reports that the Green Fund expended MVR 465 million in September this year. Marking a decrease of MVR 106.6...
Dhiraagu introduces Guesthouse TV
Dhiraagu introduced special TV packages for guesthouses in Maldives. Guesthouse TV consists of 3 different packages. The impending plan for Guesthouse TV was announced...
Urbanco Calls for Contractors for Hulhumale’s Urban Isle Boutique Hotel Development
Urbanco has invited interested entities to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the development and operation of boutique hotels under its Urban...
BML to Conduct Sign Language Training for Staff to Ensure Inclusive Services
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced that it will be organizing sign language training sessions for staff in partnership with the Maldives...
Price of Goods and Services Increases by 0.05% in May
National Bureau of Statistics (NBOS) revealed, in the consumer price index (CPI) that the price of goods and services for the month...
Fisheries Ministry officially launches the Fishermen’s Forum
Ministry
of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture has officially launched the
two-day Fishermen’s Forum in the reclaimed suburb Hulhumale' as part of
its preparatory activities...
EyeCare Opticals Announces ‘Share the Love’ Promotion This February
Leading eye care provider, EyeCare Opticals has announced an exciting promotion for all its new and existing customers this February.
Maldives Islamic Bank listed on Maldives Stock Exchange
Minister of Finance Mr. Ibrahim Ameer has listed Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) on the Maldives Stock Exchange in an event held at...
Bison Maldives – A company that revolutionized the construction industry
Under the leadership of Mr. Abdul Majeed, Bison Maldives has revolutionized the construction industry of Maldives. Incorporated on 24th October 2002, Bison Maldives was...
Discussion with Sri Lankan Immigration take place to resolve visa issues faced by Maldivians
Maldivian Ambassador Mr. Umar Abdul Razzaq has conducted a meeting with the Srilankan Immigration Controller regarding the issues faced by Maldivians when...
IMF Releases Technical Assistance Report on Maldives’ Fiscal Responsibility Act
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a Technical Assistance report on the Maldives' Fiscal Responsibility Act.
In response...
Reserve Will Return to Pre-Pandemic Level by End of Year: Minister Ameer
Minister of Finance, Ibrahim Ameer has stated that with the influx of USD income, Maldives’ official reserve assets will be back to...
Lti Maafushivaru Wins Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives 2021
The Luxury Lifestyle Awards, a prestigious globally trusted Awards initiative, has announced lti Maafushivaru as a winner for its 2021 Awards. The...
Fitch Projects 18% Annual Economic Growth in Maldives in 2021-2022
Global credit rating agency Fitch released a report last Thursday outlining the credit risks for Asia's 'CCC' sovereigns. According to the report,...
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