A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
CROSSROADS Maldives, nestled in the exotic Emboodhoo Lagoon, developed by S Hotels and Resorts Plc (SHR), a subsidiary of Singha Estate Plc (S), donated essential health supplies such as goggles, face shields, latex gloves, leg covers and alcohol gel to the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a […]
H78 Maldives has supplied 5000 masks to the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM). These masks were provided to NBAM’s president Ahmed Afrah, in a ceremony held in 12th August 2020, at H78 Hulhumale’ by the group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Afaaf Abdul Majeed. H78 is a locally renowned, award-winning beachfront hotel. This hotel is […]
Ooredoo concludes Digital Literacy Program in Kulhudhufushi on 8th August. This program for the elderly aims to ensure inclusive access to digital resources that enrich our lives, making sure that they are not left behind in the digital age. Some of the topics covered during the session: • How to use a smartphone (calling, texting, […]
On 3rd August, Ooredoo Maldives announced the ‘Atholhu Run’; – a first of its kind virtual run across all twenty atolls of the Maldives. Planned for Friday the 28th of August 2020, the run is part of Ooredoo’s celebrations for fifteen successful years with the people of Maldives. “Atholhu Run aims to promote togetherness through […]
Employees of Housing Development Corporation (HDC) distributed Eid gifts for children at Fiyavathi on Al’ha Eid, (31st July 2020). After a fundraising event organized by the employees of HDC, they had presented the children at Fivayavathi with special Eid gifts. These gifts were distributed to the children on the evening of 31st July 2020. While […]
Universal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd has donated 2 PCR machines to the Health Ministry. This is the first time a private company donated PCR machines to the Maldives. However, PPE kits, test kits, and ventilators have been previously donated by some private companies. While it has been 4 months since the Maldives experienced its first COVID-19 […]
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued USD 16.20 million in loans for COVID-19 relief purposes directed at businesses operating in the Maldives, in order to support the government measures taken amid Pandemic. According to the Indian High Commission in the Maldives in addition to the loans, SBI has also deferred loan repayments for 200 […]
A webinar on Financial Education is being organized by the Bank of Maldives (BML). The webinar discusses how to manage money and how banks help in the field of finance. This discussion will be moderated by CSR Manager, Ibrahim Nawaf. The expert Panelists for this webinar includes: Ahmed Riza ( Manager of Business – BML […]
Stepping in to extend support during the global pandemic, Aitken Spence Hotels Maldives under which the renowned hospitality brands Adaaran Resorts and Heritance Hotels and Resorts operate, donated 12,000 surgical masks to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). NDMA has been key in coordinating COVID-19 containment efforts nationwide, working hand-in-hand with other national bodies. With […]