A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Oman’s largest cement manufacturer, Raysut Cement Company (RCC), said in October that it has closed the deal of acquiring 75 per cent of LafargeHolcim’s cement terminal at Thilafushi Island in the Maldives, and a new joint venture – Raysut Maldives Cement Pvt. Ltd. – has been formed. The new entity, with State Trading Organization (STO) […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has kicked off a competition-based event targeted for MSMEs to present innovative business ideas, products or services that could complement Hulhumalé as a city and the greater community. The winners of this competition will be awarded a rent-free shop at the Hiyaa flats located in Hulhumale’ Phase 2 for a specific […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has now reopened and is welcoming guests. With rigorous Health & Safety measures and some new technological assistance (such as a very much needed update to their mobile app and web menus) to provide the best safe getaway experience, the Maldives has to offer. The 33 hectares ‘garden resort’ reopened […]
Kazakhstan’s national flag carrier, Air Astana has announced the decision to operate larger aircraft to the Maldives for flights scheduled to begin this December. Air Astana will begin direct flights to the Maldives on 5th December and will be launched by the airline’s fleet of new Airbus A321LR aircraft. These feature 16 lie-flat business class […]
On Friday, the Department of Juvenile Justice was established, marking an important step in saving children that are exposed to crime. According to a tweet by Home Minister Imran Abdulla, the newly established department would help potentially protect children that are exposed to a lifestyle of crime early on. He added that the Juvenile Justice […]
Tourism Minister Dr Abdulla Mausoom has stated that there is the hope of reopening guesthouses in the Greater Male’ area as early as mid-December. Speaking to local news media, Dr Mausoom stated that guesthouse operations in the Greater Male’ area can only be permitted once the Health Protection Agency (HPA) gives its green light. It […]
First Lady Fazna Ahmed has on Saturday inaugurated an online conference organized by the National Institute of Education (NIE), entitled “Education during the crisis: Forging a path to quality learning”. Innovation Conference 2020 organized by the National Institute of Education, Maldives (NIE) has launched. The ongoing NIE Conference entitled “Education during the crisis: Forging a […]
It is time to rediscover Furaveri Maldives as the resort brings you new year special offers. Guest can now enjoy a 30% discount for a limited time only! Guests can book stays between 24th December 2020 to 10th January 2020 and enjoy 30% off for direct booking through the Furaveri website. The offer is applicable […]
TTM has confirmed all of its partners for TTM Maldives 2020 Virtual, the leading international travel trade fair of the Maldives which is to be held from 24th to 26th November. The Main Partner for the event is the telecommunications giant, Ooredoo Maldives. With this partnership, signed on behalf of the company by Acting Chief Commercial Officer […]