A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
SME Finance Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has extended the deadline to apply for deferrals for loan repayments till 8th October 2020. Due to COVID-19, there has been a significant impact on the income of individuals and businesses where SDFC has extended the loan repayment dates till the end of the year the same as the […]
Dhiraagu has announced a major revamp on its Mobile Prepaid by offering customers with Combo Plans. The revamp was unveiled last night at a special virtual ceremony held and broadcast on social media platforms. With these new changes, Dhiraagu Mobile Prepaid customers can enjoy all-inclusive plans with voice, SMS and data altogether. Additionally, they can […]
On 29th September, the Ministry of Tourism announced an exciting new investment opportunity in the Maldives. However, the Ministry is to reveal details on it on the 4th of October. The information unveiled so far indicates that the project is in Ilhavandhippolhu, 50 minutes from the Hanimaadhoo Airport and 10-15 minutes from Hoarafushi. From this, […]
Can’t decide which frame you should buy? The leading eye care service provider Eyecare Opticals Maldives shares the top 5 most popular frame brands in the country. RayBan Ray-Ban is an American-founded Italian brand of luxury sunglasses and eyeglasses created in 1936 by the American company Bausch & Lomb. Ray-Ban frames are available in a number of […]
Ooredoo Maldives has signed as the main partner for Maldives Virtual Tour. Maldives Virtual Tour is the breathtaking 360° virtual tours of Maldives offering next-level virtual experiences with over 2000 virtual tours of over 150 different islands of Maldives. “We are pleased to partner with Orca Media Group as the Main Sponsor for Maldives Virtual […]
COVID-19 “Antigen” test kits capable of generating results of active infection within 15 minutes has been introduced by MedTech in the Maldives. MedTech stated that the test kit is produced by Abbott, a well-known manufacturer of laboratory equipment where the portable antigen test will highly facilitate in procedures of public health. This includes detecting individuals […]
As guesthouses outside Male` area reopen on 15th October, Health Protection Agency has released a revised standard operating procedure, aimed at preventing COVID-19 transmission in the tourism sector. Here’s everything you, as a traveller, need to know about guesthouses reopening: Before Arriving All tourists who plan to stay in tourist guest houses must hold a negative […]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death on the planet. It has many causes: from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, to air pollution, and rare and neglected conditions such as Chagas Disease and cardiac amyloidosis. In the time of COVID-19, CVD patients are faced with a double-edged threat. Not only […]
With a length 50ft, a beam of 60ft and a speed of approximately 16 knots, the Island Hopper 50 by Al Shaali Marine Maldives is a complete stunner. The boat has a 4ft draft and a fuel capacity of 600 litres. But what makes it so special? Customisation The interior of the seating of the […]