A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Six Senses Laamu has taken home the 2017 Eco-Hotel of the Year award by AsiaSpa, in the 13th annual ceremony held in Hong Kong recently. The AsiaSpa Awards were created by AsiaSpa magazine in 2005 to recognize the leaders in Asia’s dynamic wellness industry. The prestigious accolade sets the benchmark for quality and innovation for […]
The announcement of a free trade agreement between the Maldives and China is another sign of Beijing’s success in its outreach in South Asia. After its push for maritime linkages across the Indian Ocean, including naval exercises and port projects, and for the enhancement of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative, China seems […]
Laniakea Tech have partnered with RepUP to introduce StayMX/ReviewMX, which will be the future of Customer Experience & Reputation Management in Hotel Industry of Maldives. “Currently over 2000 beds across the country uses StayMX/ReviewMX & we expect it to reach over 20,000 beds by by 2020 catering to over a million tourists,” said Ali Akhthar, CEO of Laniakea Tech. […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 7th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: It is common to hear of soaring house rents. And it could be fair to say it is the main ailment of the Maldivian social sickness.In truth, the house rents are rapidly rising. The statistic bureau‘s […]
Sinomach International Sungrow company’s vice president Ziyao Zian Don (L) and environment minister Thoriq Ibrahim sign contract awarding the installation of hybrid power plants in Shaviyani and Noonu atolls to Sinomach. The Maldives government has awarded the project to design and install hybrid power plants in all inhabited islands of Shaviyani atoll and Noonu atoll […]
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim’s Villa Group conglomerate is laying off staff due to financial constraints, Mihaaru has reported. “We’re reducing staff from various places. But we assure that no common employee will be dismissed from any resort operated by Villa. Even if we dismiss some senior staff, we won’t fire any staff like room […]
The extra flights, effective 15 June 2018, will operate year-round and provide more travel options with an early morning arrival. Etihad Airways today announced four additional weekly flights on the popular Abu Dhabi – Malé route, taking frequency to the idyllic Maldives to 11 services a week from June next year. The extra flights, effective […]
Ratings giant Moody’s has indicated that they would consider raising ratings for the Maldives if fiscal deficit is lowered. Moody’s said that if the deficit continues to increase, then it will impact the ability for the nation to borrow. At 65.7 percent of GDP in 2016, debt is significantly above the median for B-rated sovereigns […]
Sri Lanka’s Spectrum College and Embassy of Maldives sign and exchange agreements for Spectrum to provide special discounts to Maldivian students that enrol at the college via MECC. PHOTO/EMBASSY OF MALDIVES Spectrum College in neighbouring Sri Lanka signed an agreement with the Embassy of Maldives on Tuesday to provide special discounts for Maldivian students that […]