Photo: Courtesy of Christina Liao The Beach House When it comes to remote tropical getaways, the Maldives is easily one of the most sought-after destinations. In the middle of the Indian Ocean where its 1,190 islands are surrounded by crystalline water and vibrant sunsets paint the sky every evening, the country is an idyllic escape […]
Maldives Monetary Authority Governor Ahmed Naseer has said that since the expected total revenue (excluding grants) of the Government is 1.3 times higher than the expected current expenditure, the revenue is sufficient to cover current expenditure, and funds raised from borrowings are used solely for capital investments. On 22 November, a National Budget of MVR27.9 […]
Milaidhoo Island Maldives Milaidhoo Island Maldives has once again been distinguished in the 2018 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. This is the second consecutive year since opening in November 2016 that the resort has received an award. Created to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across properties, the Awards of Excellence are a trusted mark […]
Ooredoo Maldives has launched fixed broadband services at up to 100 Mbps in Kulhudhuffushi. As a special launch offer, Ooredoo is providing a 25 percent discount on monthly fees for three months for customers acquiring a SuperNet connection in Kulhudhuffushi before 31 December. The service is being provided with the support of Wavelength, Ooredoo’s infrastructure […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom (Express photo/Renuka Puri/File) In a sudden move that has sent alarm bells ringing in New Delhi, Maldives rammed through its Free Trade Agreement with China in the Maldivian parliament last night in a session attended by only 30 out of 85 members. The haste […]
Until recently the Maldives did not have an image problem. Expertly insulated on private islands and in luxury cabanas, the honeymooners and celebrities that flocked to its white sand beaches had little idea of what life was like for Maldivians under the iron fist of dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who ruled for three decades until 2008. […]
A local boat travels out of the Male harbour in rough seas. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The Maldives Meteorological Centre (MET) on Thursday warned of torrential downpours and strong winds in the Maldives from the current deep depression off the coast of neighbouring Sri Lanka. MET’s director Ahmed Rasheed stated that all regions of the country […]
INTRODUCTION Maldives, a country situated at the south-southwest of India having a population of approx. 3, 92,709, has been making rounds on international front since the sentencing of ex-president Mohammed Nasheed for 13 years on the charges of terrorism. Afghanistan is located in the heart of Asia and it certainly has serious geopolitical interests in […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has appealed to the nation to continue in adherence to the Islamic faith and to move forward in the true spirit of Islam. The President made the appeal in his message on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammadh (peace be upon him). In his message, […]