A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
As Dubai oil reserves drained off, many expected the same fate will happen to Dubai economy. However, Dubai managed to overcome all barriers and continued to surprise the world with unique and innovative strategies, architecture and technology. How Dubai made it is a perfect scenario for a developing country such as Maldives. Development of the […]
National Airline, Maldivian has acquired their 12th seaplane in order to expand their services. The aircraft landed at Velana International Airport on the 20th of December 2017, bringing the total number of seaplanes of Maldivian to 12. Parent Company Island Aviation Services Limited Managing Director Haris said that Maldivian will continue to purchase aircraft in […]
William Harley-Fleming. William Harley-Fleming, general manager of JA Manafaru will take on a new role as cluster general manager to overlook both JA Manafaru, Maldives and JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai. As part of his new role, Harley-Fleming will oversee all operational responsibilities and day-to-day management of both resorts. He will be responsible for […]
CCCC employee pictured at work on the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge. Housing minister Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday announced that all concrete and steel works of the landmark bridge being developed between capital Male and airport island Hulhule will be completed by the first week of July 2018. He made the remark in a tweet posted […]
The multiple award-winning resort, the pioneer of the Maldives tourism industry, Kurumba Maldives is proud to announce they have been recognised as 2017’s Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the world by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The World Luxury Hotel Awards is the pinnacle of recognition of accomplishment by hotels in the luxury hospitality […]
The Maldives recorded significant development from Chinese travel market due to increase in arrivals from China, the destinations biggest source market. This is the first growth registered after experiencing a decline in numbers for almost two years. November 2017 statistics released by the tourism ministry show that a total of 120,506 tourists visited the Maldives […]
According to Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the national reserve of Maldives will record an increase by the end of the year. The central bank forecasts the national reserve value to be at USD 480.1 million by the end of 2017 and USD 593.6 million by the end of 2018. In a press release issued by MMA […]
First-of-Its-Kind Integrated Resort Destination to Debut October 2018 Globally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock International announces plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, slated to open October 1, 2018. As part of the Emboodhoo Lagoon project, the first integrated resort destination in […]
The number of Chinese holidaymakers visiting the Maldives increased in November for the first time in three years. Some 21,195 Chinese tourists were recorded during the month, up 11.8 percent from November 2016, according to statistics released Tuesday by the tourism ministry. However, a total of 286,612 Chinese arrivals as of November represented a seven percent decline […]