A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Razak and First Lady Datin Rosmah Mansor will undertake an official visit to the Maldives from the 19th to the 20th of this month, at the invitation of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim. Bilateral deliberations are set […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) is to host a major regional banking conference in the Maldives next year. The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) has announced that its 35th General Meeting and Conference will be held in Kurumba Maldives in November 2018. With 80 member institutions across 25 Asian countries, the ABA works to advance the interests […]
The new Non-Resident Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Hussein EL Saharty presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. The President welcomed the Ambassador to the Maldives during the talks that followed and congratulated him on the commencement of his […]
The Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of Maldives, Her Excellency Chulamanee Chartsuwan, presented her Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. During the call, the President conveyed greetings and good wishes to the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and […]
Revamped LTE Broadband services were launched by Dhiraagu, the leading telecommunications provider in the Maldives. Dhiraagu’s LTE Broadband services allow users to install an internet connection in their homes instantly or use it anytime, anywhere without the hassle of cables and wiring. LTE Broadband services were introduced to the Atolls 1 and half years ago, […]
Medhufushi Island Resort The Civil Court has ordered Medhufushi Investments to pay the state USD 2.6 million in fines for default of payment in Medhufushi Island Resort’s rent. The court issued a verdict after Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) sued Medhufushi Investments to recover the rent and accumulated fines for default in payments as per […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives to hold a press conference following the Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on last week’s US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, on December 13, 2017, in Istanbul. Islamic leaders on December 13 urged the world to recognise occupied East Jerusalem as the capital of […]
The most significant development during the recent visit of Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom to China was the signing of a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations. Though this development does not give any special strategic advantage to China in the immediate future, it reinforces the theory that Maldives is on its […]
The Maldives is without a doubt one of the finest destinations for a honeymoon. Blessed with over 1000 islands, couples can get an abundance of privacy here. The best part is the backdrop is pristine and love is literally in the air. If you want to spend your dream honeymoon in the Maldives here is […]