A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
A record budget of MVR27.9 billion (US$1.8 billion) was approved Monday without any cuts by a parliamentary committee after opposition lawmakers boycotted meetings. The budget was approved thanks to the votes of 12 politicians aligned with the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) with only change – to a public sector investment project for […]
Mr Mohamed Shihab is the Managing Director of Fuel Express Maldives Pvt.Ltd. He started off his career at Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). Awarded the Best Bunkering and Fuel Supplier of the Year at the Boating Award 2016 by Liveaboard Association, Shihab leads FEM with passion and determination. How did you get started? Upon completing schooling in […]
Velana International Airport in the Maldives has invested in Amadeus’ airport management solutions to help it cope with traffic growth. The gateway, formerly known as Male International Airport, currently handles around 2.6 million passengers per annum and rising tourism demand is expected to see that figure continue to rise for the foreseeable future. Famed for its natural beauty […]
Al Shaali Marine Maldives (AS Marine Maldives) and VAMCO signed an MOU to collaborate on a project. The signing took place on 20 November at the Champa Central Hotel. Operations Manager Mr Ismail Shareef signed on behalf of Al Shaali Marine Maldives and Managing Director Ahmed Zubair signed on behalf of VAMCO. According to the […]
State Minister for Health Ministry Dunya Maumoon — Photo by: raajjemv State Minister for Health Ministry Dunya Maumoon says that she was proud to have served President Abdullah Yameen and the people of the Maldives. Minister Dunya, who had served as Foreign Minister in this administration, said this in a tweet posted to mark four […]
Bib expo for Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race started on 19 November at 10 am and will go on until 10 pm on 20 November 2017. Participants are asked to bring their national ID cards or a copy of ID card for the collection of Bib. Apart from electronic Bib, the race t-shirt will also be […]
Maradhoo MP Ibrahim Shareef of MDP speaks at the parliamentary budget review committee meeting. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Opposition lawmakers boycotted the parliamentary budget review committee’s meeting on Monday after their allocated debate times were curtailed by parliamentarians of the ruling party. The agenda for Monday’s meeting of the budget review committee was to debate on […]
Designed to embody a trip to the resort, the Classic Fusion Cheval Blanc Randheli Special Edition watch features the same varying shades of blue that are waiting to be discovered in the surrounding ocean. Parisian artist Vincent Beaurin, designer of the signature works of art at the Cheval Blanc Maison in the Maldives was commissioned […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 16th November 2017. The following is a loose translation: The new budget is a new hope. It is a new opportunity for the citizens. A prosperous future. In short, the release of the next year’s budget triggers happiness. However, Maldives budget shows a very scary […]