Skip to content

A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Business

How to Revive the Tourism Industry in Maldives- Sonu Shivdasani

How to Revive the Tourism Industry in Maldives- Sonu Shivdasani

10 min read

The border has reopened, guests have started to return, our resorts have sprung back to life — and our team have smiles on their faces and a sparkle in their eyes once again. After months of lockdown, it is wonderful to see tourists back in the Maldives. Crises are good at bringing out the true […]

21 Shipping Agents have been Registered: Transport Authority

21 Shipping Agents have been Registered: Transport Authority

2 min read

Under the guideline which allows shipping services to only registered shipping agents, Maldives Transport Authority has revealed that 21 shipping agents have been registered until now, for its services. Regrading a complaint that has been sent to the People’s Majlis which calls in for investigating the counterfeit actions of freight forwarders, they have been called […]

Run for Maldives to be Held Worldwide

Run for Maldives to be Held Worldwide

2 min read

An event named Run for Maldives will be held worldwide online, which celebrates two major occurrences in the Maldives. Run for Maldives is an Online run dedicated to our heroes of Covid-19 and in celebration of the 55th National Independence Day, to spread the spirit of togetherness and joy despite lockdowns and movement restrictions. Run […]

Ooredoo Atholhu Dhuvun is Open for Registrations!

Ooredoo Atholhu Dhuvun is Open for Registrations!

2 min read

Ooredoo Maldives has announced that registrations for Ooredoo Atholhu Dhuvun have been opened 21 st August 2020 through an online registration: http://ore.do/regstr Ooredoo Maldives has kept registration free to encourage as many people to join in the fun from wherever they are. Participants will also get the opportunity to upgrade their digital medal to a […]

Dhiraagu Opens Pre-order for Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Ulta20 5G

Dhiraagu Opens Pre-order for Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Ulta20 5G

2 min read

Dhiraagu, as the Maldives’ leading digital services provider, is pleased to announce that Samsung’s latest flagship, Samsung Galaxy Note20 and 20 Ultra 5G mobile phones are available for preorder starting today, 21 August 2020. Samsung Galaxy Note20 and 20 Ultra 5G is Samsung’s new flagship’s ultimate power phone for Work and Play. Customers pre-ordering will […]

Completion of Gulhifalhu Port will Bring in International Shipping Lines

Completion of Gulhifalhu Port will Bring in International Shipping Lines

1 min read

The port being developed in Gulhifalhu will provide access to main shipping lines in the world to operate to the Maldives and will lead to economic development in the country, said Managing Director of Maldives State Shipping (MSS), Abdullah Saeed. He said that the biggest benefit after the port is developed and first opened would […]

MIFCO Aims to Increase Capacity to 55 Thousand Tonnes

MIFCO Aims to Increase Capacity to 55 Thousand Tonnes

2 min read

Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd (MIFCO) has aimed to increase its capacity into buying 55 thousand tonnes of fish from the fishermen. According to the Managing Director of MIFCO, Ismail Fauzy, MIFCO has bought 45 thousand tonnes of fishes and issued fishermen with MVR 900 million. So far in 2020, MIFCO has bought 18 thousand […]

Beyond Logistics, Simplifying Your Freight & Logistics Needs

Beyond Logistics, Simplifying Your Freight & Logistics Needs

3 min read

Established in early 2020, Beyond Logistics is a Customs Broker and a Cargo clearance and delivery business in the Maldives. Customs Brokerage Service Global trading requires a high volume of cross-border logistics. However, the process is becoming more and more complex as laws and regulations mounts. With over 20 years of experience in this field, […]