2017
MP Falah buys land worth MVR 4 million in Male
lawmaker of Inguraidhoo Constituency Ibrahim Falah PHOTO:Mihaaru Ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) MP Ibrahim Falah has purchased an MVR 4 million plot of land in the capital Male. The Inguraidhoo MP bought the 1,000 square feet land named ‘Al Hadheedh’ in the Maafannu ward of Male from a private individual. The Civil Court on […]
EU delegation to arrive on Monday to observe Maldives’ political situation
A meeting of European Parliament. A European Union (EU) delegation is set to arrive in the Maldives to observe its political situation on Monday. Mihaaru is aware that some members of the European Parliament will also be joining the delegation in its two-day visit. They will meet with the ruling coalition’s leaders, as well as […]
President calls for more women engagement in nation building – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has called for more women engagement in nation-building. The President made this appeal while speaking at the closing ceremony of the Women’s Symposium ‘Kanbalunge Mahaasintha’, organised by Progressive Party of Maldives. The President was accompanied by First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim. Highlighting the importance this administration gives to women empowerment, the […]
UK Extends Its Electronics Ban to Flights From the Maldives
earlier this year when the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) instituted a ban on in-cabin electronics from 10 Middle Eastern and African airports, the United Kingdom quickly established a similar policy, banning laptops, tablets and e-readers from the cabins of aircraft flying from six countries to the UK. While the US agencies […]
First Techstar Startup Weekend Maldives has commenced from 27th to 29th October 2017
The 1st Techstar Startup Weekend Maldives has commenced on 27th October and will go until 29th October 2017 in close partnership Dhiraagu, Ministry of Economic Development (Enterprise Development) and UNDP. Startup Weekend is a non-profit, community-building event that brings together entrepreneurs of different backgrounds, including software developers, marketers, designers, and other enthusiasts. They gather to pitch ideas, […]
SATA 2017 launched in Addu City
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017 was launched on October 27 in Equator Village, Addu City. The event was launched with “opportunity and conversation networking” session, in which regional airlines, hotels, resorts and other hospitality organisations participated. Addressing the event, Vice President of SATA, Mr Suraj Khan said that there are ongoing efforts to improve […]
Techstars Global Startup Weekend begins in the Maldives
To induce the spirit of entrepreneurship and to empower local entrepreneurs, Dhiraagu along with UNDP and Ministry of Economic Development in partnership with Techstars have launched the first Startup Weekend in the Maldives. Techstars Global is an international network in partnership with google that empowers young individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial dream. Startup Weekend is […]
Challenges of Managing Local Employees: A Maldivian Context
When looking at the service industry of the Maldives, one must comprehend the elitism of the brand it displays to the outside world. It takes a lot of hard-work, cost and reliable consistency to keep up with the upmarket luxury brands. Customer expectations when visiting Maldives remains extremely high given the nature of the destination. […]