A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 6th November 2017. The following is a loose translation: Even though, Maldives is small, there are important reasons why foreign big nations are interested in the Maldives. The biggest reason is that of the geographical location of the Maldives. It is in an important shipping […]
The vision of the Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE) and the Maldives Securities Depository (MSD) is to enable all Maldivians to participate in the buying and selling of shares and other financial securities, and so participate in the development of our country. I was recently appointed MSE and MSD’s CEO. I want to innovate and embrace […]
Finance minister Ahmed Munawar pictured at a meeting of the parliamentary budget review committee. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The current government does not and will not discriminate between islands in carrying out development projects, declared finance minister Ahmed Munawar late Sunday. He made the remark on a programme on state television channel TVM, stating that unlike […]
Naladhu Private Island Maldives resort named #1 resort in the world With only 20 beach houses dotted around a palm-fringed island in the middle of the ocean, Naladhu Private Island Maldives by Anantara epitomizes castaway luxury with timeless moments. Recognized for its entirely unique take on the Maldivian experience, Naladhu has been awarded a top […]
State-owned China State Construction Engineering Corp will build 7,000 units of public housing in the Maldives, the largest public housing project there, Chinese media reported on Sunday. The project is located on Hulhumale Island, an artificial island, and the total construction area is 451,900 square meters, thepaper.cn said. The Chinese company will be an engineering, […]
On the Occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Maldives, a Flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Maldives in Sri Lanka today. The National Day of Maldives is marked to celebrate the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu over the Portuguese in the year 1573. The National Day of Maldives falls on […]
Aerial view of Anantara Kihavah Maldives in Baa Atoll. Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has announced to sell its leasehold rights of Baa atoll Kihavah Huravalhi Island, where the resort Anantara Kihavah Maldives is operated. In a notice released Thursday, MTDC invited interested local and foreign parties to submit their bids before December 10. However, […]
MTCC’s dredger “Maha Jarraf” reclaims land for Kulhudhuffushi Airport. Finance minister Ahmed Munawar revealed on Saturday that the government is seeking finance for the development of five airports in addition to the four airports included in the proposed state budget for next year. The State Budget 2018 submitted to the parliament allocates MVR 246 million […]
Ruling PPM’s deputy leader and Fonadhoo MP Abdul Raheem Abdullah speaking at the ceremony held at Alimas Carnival in Male to mark the four year anniversary of a PPM government on November 18, 2017. MIHAARU PHOTO / NISHAN ALI Ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s deputy leader and Fonadhoo MP Abdul Raheem Abdullah on Saturday […]