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Allied Insurance Resumes Services in Addu City

Allied Insurance Resumes Services in Addu City

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Allied Insurance, one of the leading insurance companies in the Maldives, has re-opened its office in Addu City and resumed providing services to customers. After the outbreak of COVID-19 in the capital city, Allied has closed its all offices and has opted for online means to provide services to its customers. From 9th June onwards, […]

Women in Tech Maldives Introduces ‘Wednesdays with WomeninTech Maldives’ Program

Women in Tech Maldives Introduces ‘Wednesdays with WomeninTech Maldives’ Program

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Women in Tech Maldives have introduced a program ‘Wednesdays with WomeninTech Maldives’. This is going to be a series of knowledge-sharing sessions, where experts from different areas in the field of science and technology share their knowledge and experience to people with the interest to learn. These biweekly online sessions are held on Wednesdays. The […]

Virtual Education, but at What Cost?

Virtual Education, but at What Cost?

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The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill, and the education sector is no exception among all the major economic sectors. The fact that education no longer yields the same output it used to in a well-facilitated real environment may be the bitter truth we have to face today. The issue […]

China Considers Deferment of Maldives Debt

China Considers Deferment of Maldives Debt

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Chinese Government is strongly considering a deferment of Maldives debt, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong has said. China is considering the deferment of debts for 77 countries along with the Maldives, said Ambassador Zhang Lizhong during a video conference call with Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid. China’s prospective assistance to the Maldives […]

Sea Sports Introduces Online Store

Sea Sports Introduces Online Store

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Sea Sports has introduced ‘seasports.shop’, an online store for delivery and pick-up services. Sea Sports customers can now order their products online and pick-up the orders from Sea sports outlets, or have Sea Sports delivery team bring the products to customers’ doorsteps. Delivery services will be available in Male’, Hulhumale’ and Villimale’. Sea Sports is […]

Ooredoo Maldives Offers Special Offers For M-Faisaa Customers

Ooredoo Maldives Offers Special Offers For M-Faisaa Customers

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Customers who make Postpaid, SuperNet, and Faseyha bill payments via m-Faisaa will receive a 5% cashback to their m- Faisaa wallets, announced Ooredoo Maldives. In addition to the bill payments, Prepaid customers also receive a 5% cashback on every Prepaid recharge via m-Faisaa. 5% cashback offer was announced to encourage customers to stay home and […]

Al- Shaali to Provide Boat Yard Services During Pandemic

Al- Shaali to Provide Boat Yard Services During Pandemic

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Al-Shaali will be providing boatyard services to those who want to renovate and repair boats during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Al-Shaali’s Marine Operations Manager Ismail Shareef has said. Services other than repairing that are usually available in a boatyard will also be available, Shareef added. The company has stated that generous discounts and maximum flexibility […]

MIFCO Looking to Expand Into New Markets

MIFCO Looking to Expand Into New Markets

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MIFCO has announced they are looking to expand their products into new potential markets. The company has already held discussions with several new potential customers, and fish exporters. MIFCO’s Managing Director Ismail Fauzi said the company had already begun working on expanding into the Turkish and Canadian market. Currently, canned fish products exported to European […]