A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives has now been removed from Abu Dhabi’s ‘green list’ destinations effective from February 7, 2021. The number of countries on the list has reduced to 12 destinations, down from 17 in the previous update issued on January 25. Passengers arriving from the ‘green list’ destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after […]
The government has issued over MVR 264.6 million as income support allowance for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Ministry of Finance, income support allowance was disbursed to 17,710 individuals by 28th January 2021. The income support allowance scheme was introduced by the government in May 2020, as a relief for individuals […]
The Ministry of Economic Development has publicised a notice to foreign parties engaging in business projects to comply with applicable government policies. This Ministry states that it has been receiving complaints of foreign parties soliciting and engaging in activities that have not been approved under Law No. 25/79 (Law on Foreign Investment). FDI Policy, enacted […]
Velana International Airport (VIA) received the “Voice of the Customer” Recognition award by Airport Council International (ACI). The award is in recognition of the continuous effort by VIA in prioritizing passengers and to its commitment in ensuring that customers’ & travellers’ voice was heard during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to ACI World, this is the […]
A leading contractor in the Maldives, SJ Construction will be marking 25 years of service this year. To celebrate the occasion, the company will be carrying out 25 corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. SJ Construction started as a general works contractor in 1996. Over the years, the company has widened the scope by undertaking numerous […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated that the work on the design and build of F. Dharanboodhoo Harbour is well underway, with overall project progress of 50 per cent. According to MTCC, the installation of precast concrete blocks required for quay wall construction has been completed. Maintenance dredging works for the project is […]
Accor has announced the global roll-out of its digital key solution, “Accor Key”, in line with the Group’s strategy to provide a contactless guest journey in its facilities. This exciting new step for Accor confirms its ambition to innovate and invest in high-quality technological solutions to deliver the very best and most convenient experience for its […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) statistics reveal that Maldives’ gross international reserve increased by 56 per cent between November 2020 and December 2020. The Maldives had accumulated USD 629.9 million in gross international reserves by the end of November 2020. The latest economic update publicized by MMA shows that by the end of December 2020, the […]
Villa College has commenced a new semester for the academic year. The orientation for the new semester was held from 23rd to 30th January 2021 via Microsoft Teams. Classes started on the 31st of January. According to Villa College, most of the classes will be held online for the time being due to the current […]