A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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. […]
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 […]
State Trading Organization (STO) has launched STO Wildlife Conservation for creatives to stand a chance to win exciting prizes. The competition was launched with the release of the company’s 2021 calendars featuring endangered and unknown wildlife in the Maldives. According to STO, the aim of the competition is to inspire people to be creative and […]
Ministry of Tourism has announced that fifteen new resorts are set to open this year. Despite the statistics shared with the public, the ministry has yet to disclose further information regarding those new resorts. It has been rumoured that among the resorts set to open include Ritz Carlton Fari Islands Resort, Patina Maldives Fari Islands […]
The Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) has announced Mr Mohamed Hussain Maniku as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Maniku previously served as the CEO of Maldives Pension Administration Office. His new position has been appointed is as per the Maldives Securities Act (Law No. 2/2006) clause 6 (b). The details of the current composition […]
An audit conducted on Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has uncovered irregularities in spending on building and procuring equipment for the respiratory department of the main state hospital. The audit report of IGMH unveiled by the Auditor General’s Office in 2018 reveals that the project was appointed to Sifainge Welfare Company (SIWEC) and developed within […]
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