A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Ooredoo Maldives announced the appointment of its chairman Khalid Ibrahim Al Mahmoud as the managing director of the company following the resignation of Vikram Sinha from the board and as the MD. The operator said it looks forward to continuing its successful growth journey under the able guidance of the chairman/managing director and with the […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this morning departed on a visit to North Maalhosmadulu Atoll islands of Maduvvari, Fainu and Meedhoo. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the sewerage system in Madduvari and attend the function held to mark the completion of the beach protection project in Maduvvari. Moreover, the President is scheduled […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 18th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: In Malé, he was a bright young man. He was among the top ten Maldivian A-Level achievers. He even won a scholarship to study abroad. The young man who rarely went outside started visiting his neighbourhood […]
The Environmental Impact Assessment report for developing an airport on Kulhudhufushi after reclaiming the northern island’s mangrove has yet to be submitted, sources from the Environment Protection Agency has confirmed. The government’s plans to begin dredging the environmentally sensitive wetland area sparked an outcry from islanders and environmentalists. Ibrahim Naeem, the EPA’s director general, hung up the […]
PICK MALDIVES has made the decision to send their publication “PICK MALDIVES: Photobook” to the top international social bloggers. At a special ceremony held at the Head Office of Public Service Media (PSM) this morning, PICK MALDIVES signed a contract with DHL to send the photo book to the top bloggers around the world. The […]
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Her Excellency Juana Elena Ramos Rodriguez, presented her Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. During the call, the President congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment and extended greetings and good wishes to the President of Cuba, His Excellency Raúl […]
TMI Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd who is the authorized dealer for Nihon Kohden Corporation Japan products in Maldives was appreciated by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital for the contributions made for the upliftment of the hospital’s doctors and nurses knowledge on patient monitoring and resuscitation. TMI Solutions with the help of Nihon Kohden Corporation has given […]
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa The Maldives will welcome an abundance of new hotels throughout 2018 and into early 2019, expanding its already well-established portfolio of luxury resorts. To support the increasing number of tourists visiting the Maldives, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has pledged to open 50 new resorts within his five-year term, creating […]
The evening call to prayer settles across Maafushi, marking the end of a long day for tourists enjoying the trademark sun, sand and sea of the Maldives – once an exclusive experience but now available on a shoestring. Maafushi, hailed by the World Bank for its inclusive wealth creation, is a kaleidoscope in the falling sun. […]