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November 2020

Beyond Fake News! A Media Literacy Workshop to be Held by ACM

Beyond Fake News! A Media Literacy Workshop to be Held by ACM

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The American Center Maldives (ACM) has announced that it would be hosting an online workshop by the name of ‘Beyond Fake News’, focusing on media literacy and fact-checking for journalists in the Maldives. According to ACM, they will be hosting the one-day webinar on November 5. It will be held via the online platform Zoom […]

India Eases Visa Restrictions for Maldivian Business Travelers and Students

India Eases Visa Restrictions for Maldivian Business Travelers and Students

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In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that India has announced the decision to ease restrictions for Maldivian business travellers and students, despite the country’s border being closed for international travel. On Sunday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and the High Commissioner of India Sunjay Sudhir sat down to […]

Kuredu Resort Maldives Opens – Are You Ready?

Kuredu Resort Maldives Opens – Are You Ready?

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After months of waiting, Kuredu Resort Maldives is finally open and excited to welcome back their beloved guests! Whether you’re visiting this Autumn after disrupted travel plans in the Spring and Summer, or spending the festive season to escape the chaos and uncertainty at home, you will be guaranteed a very warm welcome at Kuredu […]

Kaani Abdulla Elected as GAM President!

Kaani Abdulla Elected as GAM President!

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CEO of Kaani Hotels, Abdulla Nasheed has been elected as the president of the Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM). In an election held by the association on Friday, the votes of 51 members contributed to Abdulla Nasheed’s success. His win was by default, as he was the only one who ran for the position. Speaking […]

A Glimpse into Recovery? Maldives Records a 500% Increase in Bookings from UK

A Glimpse into Recovery? Maldives Records a 500% Increase in Bookings from UK

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Maldives has recorded a nearly 500% increase in bookings, as per travel agencies in the UK, since the paradise destination was added to the travel corridor list by the British government. Advantage Travel Partnership reported that this has provided a glimmer of hope to travel agents up and down the country and consumers in search […]

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Achieves GBAC STAR™ Accreditation for Safety Measures

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Achieves GBAC STAR™ Accreditation for Safety Measures

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Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facilities. […]

British High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Visit to the President of Maldives

British High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Visit to the President of Maldives

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The British High Commissioner to the Maldives Caron Röhsler paid a courtesy visit to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today at the President’s Office. The President congratulated the High Commissioner on completing a successful first year heading Britain’s resident diplomatic mission to the Maldives, where the two discussed progressing the friendly bilateral relations between the Maldives […]

TrustEng Maldives to Construct a Prefab Warehouse Building in K. Thilafushi!

TrustEng Maldives to Construct a Prefab Warehouse Building in K. Thilafushi!

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A turnkey agreement has been signed between TrustEng Maldives and Leo Trading Pvt Ltd for the construction of a prefabricated industrial warehouse building in K.Thilafushi. Spanning 2000 sq ft, the building will stand tall at a 6 storey height. TrustEng Maldives Group is a group of companies based in the Maldives aiming to provide multi-disciplinary […]

Go Contactless and Make Payments to MIRA With m-Faisaa!

Go Contactless and Make Payments to MIRA With m-Faisaa!

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Ooredoo Maldives has signed an agreement with Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) allowing customers to make payments conveniently via m-Faisaa. Through Ooredoo’s digital payment solution, customers can now easily process cashless payments to MIRA for instant settlements and get real-time status updates via the portal. Both individuals and companies can now pay their vehicle, vessel, […]