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...
The Dangers of Politically Motivated Speculation — Far Greater Than Risk of Economic Collapse?
Recently, the neighbouring country of Sri Lanka defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as the country grapples...
Travel Megatrends of 2017: Innovation and the Future of Tourism – Skift
Skift, an industry champion in travel related analysis has revealed their forecasted mega trends for the future at PATA Annual Summit 2017 held in...
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. ...
MTCC Announces Revenue of MVR 24.6 Million Within the Second Quarter of this Year
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced that they have earned revenue of MVR 24.6 Million within the second quarter of this year....
Ditching Traditional DMO’s: Case Study of Copenhagen vs Maldives
Wonderful Copenhagen just announced that they are ditching their traditional DMO’s role and focus on a brand new destination strategy that will lead them...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
STO to Reduce the Price of Petrol and Diesel
State Trading Organization Plc (STO) has reduced the price of petrol and diesel.
1-liter of diesel which was being sold for MVR 8.95 has been...
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...
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...
Agreements Detrimental to the Government Must Be Reformed! A Call to Action for Fair...
The entrusted operation of the ferry system throughout the country was once exchanged for an island to build a resort. Yet, ferry...
Maldives received a first time credit rating of B2 from Moody’s Investors Service, so...
The Maldivian Government has recently received a first time credit rating of B2 from Moody’s Investors Service. This rating is stable. So what does...
Report: The High Cost of Corruption in the Maldives
It is widely known that the Maldives suffers from a significant problem with corruption, with no agency responsible for taking action against...
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 drops three position on Doing Business ranking
Maldives plunges three position down from the recent report on "Doing Business 2016", published annually by the World Bank. Doing Business 2016 is an...
THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: FISHERIES 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...
THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR
Despite the limited number of players in the telecommunication industry of the Maldives, the sector has achieved tremendous growth over a short period of...
Post-Covid Resort Construction: How Has the Industry Adapted to the New Normal?
The prevalent COVID-19 pandemic has required every industry to adapt to new normal ways of work, and the construction industry has not...
Insufficient Regulations Endanger Local Tourism Sustainability!
The development of resorts in the Maldives is governed by the government, which determines the bed capacity. The number of rooms and...
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Maldives-Türkiye Dialogue Highlights Prospects for Zero-Percent Tariff Trade
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Maldivian Commences Direct Flights to Colombo
Maldivian Aero commenced direct flights between Malé and Colombo Thursday night, with flights scheduled between the two destinations every Thursday and Saturday.
