A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Think Advertising agency has donated hygiene kits for migrant workers residing at temporary shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Maldives Red Crescent (MRC) has revealed that the team at a Think Advertising agency has donated 960pcs of toothbrush and 936pcs of toothpaste to the hygiene kits distributed to migrant workers in shelters. Thank you @thinkadv team […]
Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd and Akbar Brothers have donated a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Maldives. The consignment included Face Masks, Sanitizers and Hazmat Suits, which are essential to support the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives. The consignment was handed over today by the Chairman of Cocoon Investment, Mr Asgi Akbarally […]
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 that began in late 2019 triggered a catastrophic global economic shutdown, with businesses forced to close and millions of workers laid off. The Maldivian government has positioned themselves to meet the challenge of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and recover from the economic downfall of the disease. The frustrations due […]
Ooredoo Maldives’s E-commerce platform ‘Moolee’ has made new items available on its platform for free delivery to Male’ and Hulhumale’. Newcomers on Moolee include Horizon Fisheries providing Maandhoo Masdhalhu case ( Canned Tuna Chunks in Oil/Brine), supply MV B2B platform providing Enzi Tuna in Oil/Brine cases, Enzi Githeyomirus Sauce, Enzi Rihaakuru bottles, Taza Bottled water […]
The government of Maldives has announced to release a stimulus package of MVR 2.5 billion for the sustainability of the economy amidst the global recession followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stimulus package includes MVR 1.55 billion ($100 million) in emergency loans for businesses to meet short-term working capital needs. As the funds are limited, […]
As per the requisition by the government to procure ventilators, it has been revealed that Medtech Maldives proposed the lowest price while STO bid the highest. Medtech Maldives proposed the lowest price for ventilators at MVR 288,914 each. For a total of MVR 14 million for 50 ventilators, Medtech Maldives was handed over the project […]
Dhiraagu has launched a mobile application called ‘NowMV’ to provide important information and content relevant to the daily lifestyle of Maldivians. Setting prayer alarms, searching for new recipes, getting news updates, and setting important reminders are things people do on a daily basis via different apps on digital devices. Hence, Dhiraagu has introduced ‘NowMV’ through […]
Medtech Maldives has imported 18 ICU ventilators to the Maldives via Sri Lankan Airlines special charter flight today (10th May). As per the single source procurement policy, with the lowest bid proposed, Medtech Maldives was assigned the project to bring 50 ventilators for MVR 14 million. This project was handed to the company on 19th […]
Amidst the anxiety and fear of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the usage of Viber has risen significantly. As many Maldivians have opted for family Viber groups to circulate the latest information and updates regarding the pandemic. According to Rakuten Viber, over the past few weeks, the number of group messages sent is 134% greater, […]