A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Dhivehi Insurance has recently announced its collaboration with LITUS Automobiles, signing as the official insurance provider for all automobile sales. The MoU was signed between the two companies earlier this week, on Thursday, marking the beginning of a fruitful collaboration. Dhivehi Insurance is one of the leading insurance companies in the Maldives, offering competitive terms […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has made appointments to the newly-established Office of the Ombudsperson for Transitional Justice. The office was established under the Transitional Justice Act (Act number: 28/2020) on December 17, 2020. The appointments are; Uz Abdul Samad Arif as the Chief Ombudsperson; and Uza Jihada Anees and Mariyam Laiza as ombudspersons. Uz Abdul […]
In its World Report 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization heavily critiqued the current administration’s failure to protect migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights how the pandemic had brought into light the existing inequalities and abuses of this marginalized group, and how the government’s weak efforts had disproportionately affected the livelihoods and […]
Villa College and Athama Foundation have signed to collaborate and conduct training programs for those looking to build a career in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. The signing ceremony held at Villa College was commenced by Athama Foundation Founder and Vice Chairperson Ali Ahrush Ibrahim and Villa College Rector Dr. Ahmed Anwar. Athama Foundation states […]
The curtain has been lifted on the ultra-elegant brand identity of ‘THE OZEN COLLECTION’ along with the new logo and monogram for its resorts, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO. THE OZEN COLLECTION, a young and passionate award-winning Indian Ocean hospitality brand, unveils a bold new brand identity that further complements and elevates the brand’s experience offering. […]
The Maldivian passport has been deemed strongest in the South Asia region for the third consecutive year. Henley Passport Index revealed that the Maldives holds the top spot for the South Asian region, illuminating all Maldivian passport holders can travel to 85 countries without having to need a visa. The nation ranks 62nd in the […]
Board members have now been appointed to the Regional Airports Company Limited, a new company established under an executive order of the President to manage regional airports in the Maldives. Regional Airports Company was established on 30th September 2020. The appointment of its Board members took place three months later, on 3rd January 2021. The […]
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has unveiled the exclusive Ithaafushi – The Private Island, the largest Maldivian private island spanning 32,000 square meters in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Anchored in the timely yet timeless ethos of the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Hilton’s Luxury Brands, Ithaafushi – The Private Island is the […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today appointed Safiyya Mohamed Saeed as a Deputy Minister of Health. Safiyya Mohamed Saeed previously held the post of Assistant Director at the President’s Office, prior to her new appointment. Safiyya Mohamed Saeed attained her Master of Arts in International Relations (Diplomacy) from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, and […]