MIRA introduces “VaaruPay” where Traffic Violation Stickers Can Be Paid Online
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has introduced a new service called “VaaruPay”, where traffic and parking violation fines can be paid online via their...
Second Round of Get Set MV Loan Scheme Announced
The second round of the Maldives Youth Entrepreneurship program, Get Set MV, has been announced.
The Get Set MV scheme was launched to assist young Maldivians...
Business Center Corporation Limited Formed
A new company titled ‘Business Center Corporation Limited’ (BCC) has been formed this week by Presidential Decree in order to provide support and assistance...
MMA issues licence to a new insurance company
Maldives Monetary Authority gives license to a 100% Maldivian company to provide insurance service in Maldives. The new company is called Dhivehi Insurance Company...
Malahini Kuda Bandos has finally arrived
Malahini Kuda Bandos, a medium ranged 4-star resort developed on the former picnic island has welcomed the first tourists last week.
Malahini Kuda Bandos resort offers well...
Dhigufaru Island Resort to open in August
Dhigufaru Island Resort in Baa Atoll has been set to open on August 15th. This will be the second opening this year after "Finolhu"...
Inaugural Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia on 26-27 July
The Inaugural Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) will be held on 26 and 27 July at the Ramada, Colombo. Luminaries in the...
Commercial Bank of Maldives to commence banking operations in last quarter
Tree Top Investments have announced the opening of Commercial Bank of Maldives (CBM). Commercial bank of Maldives is set out to enhance and improve the...
Ahmed Naseer | Pioneer of the Maldives’ Guesthouse Industry
This interview was first published on Guesthouses Maldives Magazine (Edition 2015)
How did you get started?
I recall that the idea came to me during the last...
Maldives first Travel Trade Show to be held in July 2017
Maldives first travel trade show is scheduled to be held in July 2017. Travel Trade Maldives will be a platform that connects the travel trade...
Guesthouses Maldives Conference to be held on 24 September 2016
The first “GuestHouses Maldives Conference” to be held in September 2016 has announced participants/guesthouses for registration. The organisers confirmed a total of 150 guesthouses...
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