A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Tourism Ministry has announced that they will be supporting and guiding guesthouses across the country to resume their operations. During a virtual meeting held with Guesthouses Association of Maldives and hoteliers from guesthouse sector, Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom said that tourism ministry is working on a stimulus package to assist guesthouse operators across […]
While the dollar exchange rate in the black market was around MVR 20, the rate has seen a sudden drop to lower than MVR 19. Until last week, dollar traders in the country purchased dollars for MVR 19.80. However, the rate has decreased to MVR 18.80. The Maldives is facing a severe shortage of US […]
The governments of Maldives and India signed the MoU to establish ferry and cargo services by the sea on 8th June 2019, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Maldives. According to the latest updates by the Ministry of Transport, final preparations are ongoing to start Cochin-Kulhudhuhfushi-Male’ ferry services by the end of […]
The ID NOW™ COVID-19 rapid test by Abbott delivers high-quality molecular positive results in as little as 5 minutes, targeting the coronavirus (COVID-19) RdRp Gene. Medtech Maldives reveals the company will be bringing the product to the Maldives. Timely results enable healthcare professionals to make appropriate and more efficient treatment and infection control decisions. EUA […]
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) operator of the Velana International Airport (VIA) is to lease lounge spaces in the New Seaplane Terminal Building (NSPT) at VIA to interested parties. The winning parties are required to set up and operate executive lounges on their own in accordance with MACL guidelines and instructions. Interested parties are […]
Auditor General Hassan Ziyath appoints the council members for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives. The council was appointed at the special ceremony held at Auditor General’s Office. With the Auditor General being the President of the council, under Article 37, (A5) of Maldives Chartered Accountants Act, the following members among the auditing […]
Dhiraagu has successfully concluded a webinar on ‘Paradigm Shift in Digital Healthcare’ together with industry experts for healthcare providers. The webinar was hosted on Dhiraagu Evvun Platform and attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health, Hospitals and Clinics. The webinar’s keynote was delivered by Dr Adam Chee, who is an expert in digital health. […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has stated that preparations have begun to start the ‘Urban Farming Program’ in Hulhumale’ by next year. The company further stated that the program is aimed to provide the residents of Hulhumale’ with the opportunity to earn an additional income while being close to family. The program will be conducted with […]
On 14th September, Minister of Tourism Abdullah Mausoom met with Ambassador of China to the Maldives, H.E. Mr Zhang Lizhong to discuss ways to increase tourist arrivals from China. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Tourism, discussions were focused on further enhancing the cooperation in travel and tourism between Maldives and China. China […]