Asian economy boomed despite a downgrade caused by India – ADB
Recent publication by the Asian Development Bank indicated a steady growth for the Asian economies despite a temporary setback caused by the Indian demonetization. It...
Maldives Making Commendable Efforts for Measles Elimination and Rubella Control
REPORT from World Health Organization By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.
The World Health Organization commends Maldives for its unprecedented efforts to...
Report: Developing Resorts on Every Single Uninhabited Island Must be Stopped!
As the country's main economic driver, tourism is the lifeline of the Maldives. We heavily rely on this industry for the bulk...
Maldives’ Transportation Dilemma: Should the Government Prioritize RTL Ferries or More Airports?
Connecting rural populations in isolated areas with a reliable transportation system is crucial for the development of a country. However, the implementation...
Hilton 2016 Annual Report – Record Growth and Progress Globally
Hilton has publicized its annual report for the year 2016, revealing a year of record growth and remarkable progress.
A leader in the global hospitality...
8 things Maldivian football can learn from English Premier League & Indian Super League
by Akhmeem Abdul Razzaq
FAM should immediately stop the organizing and executing of football tournaments in the country. The role of FAM should be...
Deadline Extended for Filing BPT Return
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has extended the period for the submission of last year’s Business Profit Tax (BPT) Return and reports to 16th...
Embracing Diversity to create a Culture of Inclusion – Emerging Talent Management Approach
In this new edge global scenario, we are transmuting and dealing with technology and the disruption. While the technology is the easy part, the...
Dhiraagu Records Profit after tax of MVR 209 Million Within the Second Quarter of...
Dhiraagu, the largest telecommunication company in Maldives have announced that they have recorded MVR 209 Million as Profit-after-tax.
Financial reports published by Dhiraagu revealed that...
Lack of Parking Spaces Continues to Plague Malé City!
Finding free parking spaces has always been a problem in Male’ city. The problem has been exacerbated by the commencement of the...
Islands on Bid for Tourism Development in Outer Atolls – Why Were They Not...
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Tourism had invited eligible investors to submit their interest to develop tourist resorts in uninhabited islands...
Overall Revenue Generated from Taxes Dropped Last Month – MIRA
Statistics published by Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) revealed that the revenue generated from Goods and Services Tax (GST) dropped by 18% last month. ...
Muslim Millennial Travelers are influencing a USD 100 Billion Market: MMTR2017
Muslim Millennial Travelers (MMTs), a distinctive subgroup of the modern millennial travellers are modelling a USD 100 billion market with their special requirements, interests...
Travelling in the Micro-Moments | What it means for brands!
Travel planning is an eventful and meticulous task. From the dates of arrival and departure to the tickets to the hotels and the places...
Massive Increase in the Revenue Generated from Tourism Land Rent
It has been revealed by Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) that the revenue generated from tourism land rent has increased tremendously.
Statistics issued by MIRA...
Predictions: Travel Trends 2017
The year 2017 will be welcomed within just few days and this is also the time where most of the companies in different industries...
The Fastest Growing Business Travel Market, India – GBTA Report
Global business travel market spends $1.2 trillion in 2015, an increase of 5% from 2014, and is forecast to reach 1.3 trillion in 2016....
THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: TOURISM SECTOR
Report by: Shifneen Rasheed & Daha Shuaib
The year 2016 was a year of ups and downs for the Maldivian economy. While some sectors experienced...
6 Hotel Trends Projected for 2017!
The hospitality industry is an industry that implements the most recent and up to date trends which they carry on either for a short...
Maldivians travelling to Sri Lanka has Dropped This Year Compared to Last Year
Statistics of June month have revealed that the number of Maldivians travelling to Sri Lanka has dropped. Sri Lanka is one of the top...
Maldives records 11% rise in bed capacity: Tourism Ministry
Tourism Ministry statistics has revealed that Maldives experienced an 11 per cent increase in bed capacity from January till March compared to the same...
Both the Imports and Exports Have Increased Last Month: Maldives Customs Service
According to the statistics revealed by Maldives Customs Services, The CIF value of goods imported on this year’s June Month has increased by 7%...
Global Halal Industry worth $3.66 trillion
The strength and the prosperity of the global halal industry has been trumpeted all over the news. The rise of Generation M - formally...
Delays in Ameenee Magu Project — Businesses in the Area at a Great Loss!
Ameenee Magu is one of Male' City's busiest roads because it is one of the largest. Nevertheless, inhabitants of Male have long...