A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 2nd October 2017. The following is a loose translation: In the past 2 years, when the national budget was proposed to the People’s Majlis (Maldives Parliament), billions of Rufiyaa was stated as projected income from Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and from other activities. However, those […]
Ooredoo Maldives’ shares opened for sale in Maldives Stock Market sells at a price of MVR 40 per share. The company’s Head of Investor Relations Arushee Mohamed noted the bull power of shares at the rate of MVR 40 is evident on the demand and satisfactory rate of customers. “We sold shares at a value […]
Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim speaks to Mihaaru. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) will not allow any further extensions to opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim’s medical leave, his lawyers revealed on Monday night. According to a statement that was released by his lawyers, Qasim was prepared to return to the Maldives […]
Security officers surround Speaker Maseeh inside the parliament chambers while opposition lawmakers protest. Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC) has warned broadcasters to be wary in airing the live feeds recorded by lawmakers on social media platforms during parliament sittings. In a statement released Monday, the commission noted that local television channels have been broadcasting live feeds […]
The Bachchans during their Maldives vacation in 2016 Amitabh Bachchan’s 70th birthday bash in 2012 was a grand celebration befitting the shahenshah of Bollywood. As we inch closer to the megastar’s 75th birthday on October 11, reports suggested that he would be hosting a sit-down dinner for the who’s who of Bollywood at Film City. […]
Tourists enjoy Dusit Thani Maldives, one among several Thai hotels on the island country. PICHAYA SVASTI Maldivian officials are calling for Thai investors, especially in hospitality and infrastructure, to strengthen its long-term economic growth. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the Maldives government has invited foreign investors to build hotel and resort destinations, entertainment […]
UNDP Maldives along with its partners launched Miyaheli Social Innovation Camp 2017 from 28th – 30th September 2017 at Soneva Fushi Resort. This is their second collaboration for this Social Innovation Camp. The first Miyaheli was held in 2016. This year, Miyaheli was open for Maldivian youth aged 18- 30 from the northern atolls of […]
Leading telecommunications service provider in Maldives, Dhiraagu celebrated 29th anniversary on 1st October 2017. To commemorate this day, a special event for the staff was held at Dhiraagu head office. On this occasion, the first ever Augmented Reality (AR) campaign in Maldives, “Unveil the Magic” was launched for customers. In this campaign, customers stand a chance […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 30th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Is Malé safe anymore? Who is there to guarantee the safe return from a visit to a corner shop without getting stabbed in the throat or chest? In the capital city Malé, which has become a […]