A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldivian opposition parties are in talks about fielding a ‘unity’ candidate who is not a politician for next year’s election. Spokesman MP Ahmed Mahloof told the Maldives Independent that talks were already ongoing about who could represent the opposition. “I think at the moment we are discussing on the possibility of fielding a unified candidate […]
A top Maldives diplomat has highlighted the country’s work in tackling extremism, despite criticism of the government’s failure to deliver key elements in its fight against terrorism. The ambassador to India, Ahmed Mohamed, was speaking to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in a wide-ranging interview. He described the country’s borders as “quite […]
Dhiraagu launched a special promotion for Dhiraagu TV customers on October 24, during a special event held at Dhiraagu Head Office. This promotion was launched jointly by Mr Ahmed Maumoon, Dhiraagu Director of Business Development and Mr Sushil Singh, Director of Business Development South Asia, Sony Pictures Networks (SPN). This promotion is open to all […]
MTCC’s Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger, Mahaa Jarraafu has docked at Kulhudhuffushi port on the evening of 25th October 2017. According to MTCC, “Mahaa Jarraafu” has entered the harbour area and will soon be starting land reclamation for Kulhudhuffushi Airport. CEO of MTCC, Mr Ibrahim Ziyath stated that the project will be starting in November and that it […]
Photo: Allied Insurance A prestigious award of Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) was presented to Ayady Takaful at the ‘2nd IFSSA Awards Night’. The 2nd IFFSA awards night was held on the 24th October 2017 in Sri Lanka, following the conclusion of the 2nd Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia Conference which was held […]
Dhiraagu becomes the Title Partner of Maldivian Idol Season 3. The signing ceremony which took place today at Dhiraagu Head Office, Dhiraagu CEO and Managing Director Ismail Rasheed signed an agreement with PSM Managing Director Ibrahim Khaleel. At the signing ceremony, Dhiraagu CEO Ismail Rasheed noted that they are participating as a Title Partner for […]
Small and Medium Enterprise businesses (SME) are increasingly considered the engine for economic growth and fortune creation. With the right kind of support, SMEs can spark a new surge of progress, especially for upcoming economies. SME development is considered a key element and a measure for equitable economic development and for strengthening the competitiveness and […]
A LUXURY car businessman and his wife are heartbroken after their two-year-old son died in a swimming pool in the Maldives. Little Max Musgrave, two, lost his life on a family holiday with businessman dad Trevor Musgrave and fashionista mum Tara Logan. Car tycoon Trevor Musgrave was said to be ‘inconsolable’ last night after his […]
Opposition lawmakers pictured en route to the parliament. PHOTO/MIHAARU The opposition parliamentarians on Wednesday boycotted the parliamentary debate on the MVR 493 million supplementary budget that was submitted by the state. Finance Minister Ahmed Munawar on Tuesday submitted a supplementary budget for the last two months of this year as government spending is expected to exceed […]