A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Aeroflot Airlines plans to increase the frequency of flights to the Maldives from 2 to up to 4 times a week. The flag carrier of the Russian Federation, Aeroflot resumed flights to the Maldives with 2 weekly flights from 11th September 2020. Flights to Malé currently operate as per the following schedule: – Flight SU0322 […]
Ooredoo Maldives was named as the proud winner of Gold Stevie for the prestigious Telecom Company of the Year Award at the 17th Annual International Business Awards. The company was also named as the Gold Stevie winner of the Award for Innovation in Apps and Award for Innovation in Customer Service at the 2020 Asia-Pacific […]
ADK Hospital has updated its PCR laboratory with the installation of a high throughput Roche LightCycler® 480 Instrument II PCR system, automated extraction and liquid handling systems. The hospital’s capacity has reached up to 2500 tests per day. As a result, the cost of service delivery has been reduced. This benefit has been passed on […]
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that the company is looking for parties to provide insurance services for Velana International Airport operated by MACL for the year 2021. The full insurance coverage services required by the company for the safety of the visitors, luggage and the services provided includes Airport Aviation Liability, All Risk […]
According to the statistics released by Maldives Customs Service, the government income from imports and exports declined by 59% in September 2020. The statistics indicate that MVR 292 million was earned in September 2019 while MVR 119 million was earned in September this year where the total value imports in September 2019 is MVR 3.8 […]
Despite several developments, the youth of the country face numerous problems in the Maldives. One of the most significant issues has been identified as a lack of entertainment, apart from restaurants and cafes. Importance of entertainment is undervalued often. The life of youth has become so hectic that they need time to relax and entertain. […]
Seagull Cafe Operational times of restaurants and cafes have been extended in Male City. On 16th October, some of the restrictions that were imposed to curb the spread were eased. Before the amendment, restaurants and cafes were allowed to be open until 9 30pm and there was a curfew at 10 pm that prohibited the […]
From 17th October, British Airways’ direct flights to Male` will be operated three times a week from London Heathrow- on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Direct flights back from the Maldives to London depart on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Voyages Maldives has been the General Sales Agent since the beginning of the flight operation to the […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has revealed that the company is tirelessly working to complete the airport project by 11 November 2020. The HA. Hoarafushi airport project was handed to MTCC in 2019. The airport construction work involves the construction of a 1200 m runway; 8,635 sqm of apron and taxiway; service roads at […]