A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maafaru International Airport has welcomed 8 private jets- in a single day! The airport has seen an increase in jet landings since the country reopened its borders. The General Manager of Maafaru International Aiport, Mumthaz Ali revealed that yesterday saw the highest movement in the airport and that it will continue to improve in the […]
In line with the bank’s strategic focus on digitalization to provide better customer service, Bank of Maldives has announced the introduction of its digital PIN service to enable customers to set or change their PIN for debit, credit and prepaid cards instantly via Internet Banking. With the introduction of the digital PIN service, customers can […]
The COVID-19 crisis has constricted travel across the world, with over 95% of countries still implementing some sort of movement ban or restriction. As a country solely dependent on tourism, this has inflicted heavy damage upon the Maldivian economy, causing serious spikes in job loss and redundancy across its industries. So, what exactly does this […]
The long-awaited Maldivian contemporary art exhibition, Unveiling Visions 2020 is now open to the public. Following social distancing protocols laid forth by the government, the exhibition is being held at the National Art Gallery from 22nd to 29th October. This year’s edition features artwork from 52 participating artists. Unveiling Visions is an initiative by the […]
In a 2019 survey conducted by the National Statistics Bureau, it was revealed that 29% of all Maldivian youth are not employed, engaged in any education or training. This statistic is known as the NEET rate. Maldivian youth are considered to be those between the ages of 18 and 35. The total youth population in […]
Sun Siyam Resorts has appointed Mr Mohammed Shihab as the Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing for Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives. Shihab will oversee relationships with key partners, develop sales growth strategies in line with market trends and will be actively involved in enhancing the product through innovation and crafting experiences. The resort has undergone […]
Frizzy, weak, dry- no matter which hair problem you are facing with, Moroccanoil products cater to a range of hair types and struggles. Moroccanoil introduces you to a world of oil-infused beauty. The key ingredient in the products, argan oil is said to have high levels of Vitamin E and Saponins which soften plus regenerates the hair, […]
On 22nd October, while the whole country was curious on who the new Health Minister would be after Minister Ameen resigned from the seat, the appointment of Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem) as the new Health Minister led to a firestorm of criticism. While several people are questioning this decision, especially due to the age of […]
The Economic Ministry has brought changes to the issuance of work quota for foreign expatriates. According to the change, instead of submitting a document stating the site at which the person will be working at, a worksite declaration form notarized by a public notary will be required. The Ministry stated that the form can be […]