A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives is currently exhibiting at the World Travel Market (WTM) held in London, the United Kingdom from 6th- 8th November 2017. This year, 195 delegates from 70 companies across the Maldives tourism sector including Resorts, Hotels, Guest Houses, Travel Agencies, Associations, Airline Operators, are representing Maldives at the fair. The Maldives contingent is led by […]
The thought of warm white sandy beaches, aquamarine waters and swaying palm trees holds high appeal during the cooler months. This in part, accounts for why island destinations, such as the Maldives, are a popular holiday choice during the festive season, from Christmas through to Lunar New Year. Situated in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives […]
Kanuhura markets itself as “unfettered paradise” – and it doesn’t disappoint. Pic: TSPL You would be forgiven for having a conundrum when planning your holiday to the Maldives. That may appear a ridiculous statement to make when talking about one of the most sought-after tropical destinations in the world, but it’s true. The Maldives, a […]
Maldives was promoted at the WTM London fair earlier this year. | Photo: Mundoo Adam Haleem/Avas Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) is gearing up to promote Maldives at 15 international fairs next year. According to MMPRC they are set to open Maldivian stalls at the Fitoor Fair scheduled for January. MMPRC will be partaking […]
Coir rope making or Roanu Veshun (in Dhivehi) is one of the traditional handicrafts in the Maldives. Maldivians use different parts of the coconut palm to produce items for their daily needs. Coir rope was most importantly used in boats and construction of traditional houses. The coir rope making process is a lengthy process lasting […]
Lawmakers pictured outside the parliament house. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The parliament went into a two-month recess on Wednesday, ending its third term of the year. The third term, which began October 9, consisted of only nine sittings. The main agenda of the parliament for this term was reviewing and passing the record state budget of […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 26th November 2017. The following is a loose translation: Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), which was established to give every Maldivian the chance to invest and reap the rewards of Maldives tourism industry, first developed Seenu Atoll Herathere island resort, after not being able to […]
World Bank. PHOTO/KOSOVA PRESS The World Bank on Tuesday revealed that a company conducting a survey in the Maldives for the former has been posing political questions to survey takers. In a press release, the World Bank announced that the survey is for its Global Findex, the world’s most comprehensive database on financial inclusion. According […]
Youth minister Iruthisham Adam speaks at opening ceremony of Youth Forum. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Minister of Youth and Sports Iruthisham Adam declared on Monday that plans are underway to hold an International Youth Forum in the Maldives. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Youth Forum held to mark National Youth Day, Iruthisham stated that […]