A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has publicized an updated version of their Taxpayers’ Charter document. The Taxpayers’ Charter is an instructional document targeted to taxpayers as well as other parties concerned with MIRA. The aim of the charter is to aid those receiving services from MIRA in addition to these individuals helping MIRA in return […]
Soneva, the luxury resort operator with sustainability at its core, has announced the launch of Soneva Jani, Chapter Two. The award-winning Maldives resort is synonymous with over-water luxury, superlative hospitality and rare guest experiences, and this new chapter marks the beginning of an incredible new era. Now open to guests, Chapter Two expands upon Soneva […]
The Maldives welcomes over 50,000 visitors within the first 17 days of the year. Ministry of Tourism published statistics showing that a total of 50,611 tourists have arrived at the country counting from the start of the year, with a daily average of 2,977 travellers. The highest daily arrivals were recorded on January 3, with […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) has approved loans for 441 applicants under the bank’s Covid-19 Recovery Scheme. According to statistics from the Ministry of Finance, MVR 585.9 million and a total of USD 8 million had been disbursed through 419 loans issued on behalf of BML as of 14th January 2021. The statistics also reveal that […]
Park Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Nikolaus A. Priesnitz as General Manager of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, one of the best luxury hotels in the Maldives. A German national with extensive experience across the globe, Mr Priesnitz joined the resort on January 04, 2021, and will oversee the reopening of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa […]
Ooredoo Maldives introduces KARTI Store, an online platform for eGift cards and gaming codes for the Maldives. KARTI Store offers customers a wide range of Gift cards and codes from a range of online stores and games including; iTunes, Google Play, PlayStation, Xbox, Netflix, Spotify, PUBG, League of Legends, World of Warcraft, etc. Customers can […]
The Ministry of Tourism has endorsed the EIFEC Health Emergency Risk Compliance Management System (HER-CMS) Standards Series, stating that the implementation of these standards is an effective tool against the COVID-19 virus. The Ministry further stated that this European certification would prove beneficial for the economy of the Maldives. The new Emergency International Standards series […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has assured the public that forged MVR 500 currency notes are not being circulated in the nation. The central bank revealed that it had investigated claims of a fake MVR 500 note which became viral on social media, and concluded that the note was in fact legitimate. MMA spokesperson Mohamed Nasih […]
If you’re in the market for the ultimate luxury yacht, look no further. Al Shaali Marine Maldives has unveiled its AS66 Super Yacht, crafted for your supreme comfort. Some of its striking features include: Overall Length: 66 ft Features 2 Guest Cabins 14-16 sitting area with Italian Silk leather and international grade cherry wood Master […]