A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On 18 September 2017, the Board of Directors of the Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE) Company and the Maldives Securities Depository (MSD) appointed Mr Aushan Latheef as their new CEO and Managing Director. Mr Aushan Latheef was appointed following a rigorous application process, which included an interview by the Board of Directors. He completed his Master’s Degree […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) earned MVR 983.5 million revenue in October 2017. This includes USD 38.1 million earnings and is 10.7 percent higher than the October earnings of 2016. The highest percentage of earnings came from Goods and Services Tax (GST) which is MVR 539.5 million. Total tax revenues for October 2017 was MVR […]
It’s the season of giving and Coco Collection has the perfect gift for holidaymakers. Take part in a game live on www.cococollection.com and stand a chance to win a luxury Maldives holiday for two at Coco Bodu Hithi. In the joyous spirit of Christmas and to celebrate the season of giving, Coco Collection is offering […]
FREDERICK, MD–(Marketwired – Nov 13, 2017) – BioElectronics Corporation (OTC PINK: BIEL) is the maker of advanced, non-prescription pain management medical devices. We are pleased to announce that PharmEvo, our distributor in Vietnam, is hosting an Electroceuticals symposium following a successful launch of their sales & marketing strategy. Additionally, PharmEvo is expanding their territory to […]
You can now fly cheaper to the atolls of Maldives. Ain’t that fabulous? Situated in the Indian Ocean, this South Asian island country is a dream destination for those seeking a romantic getaway or relaxed beach stays. Flying to the Maldives used to be costly but that’s not the case now as there are now plenty of flights, […]
Photo credits: Avas Maldives Airports Company (MACL) has begun preparations to expand the apron area of Velana International Airport (VIA). According to Managing company of VIA, MACL the expanded apron would be able to accommodate seven wide-body aircraft at a given time once completed. MACL opened up a brand new apron in 2015 with a […]
Hong Kong Airlines today announced that it would operate a three-time weekly service to the Maldives from 16 January 2018. Located in the majestic Indian Ocean, the Maldives is comprised of a series of islands renowned for their natural beauty. As a popular holiday hotspot, the islands that make up this exotic travel destination are […]
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom inaugurated (12-Nov-2017) the Kulhudhuffushi Airport development project and commencement of land reclamation works by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). The President said the airport is expected to commence commercial and aeronautical operations by Aug-2018 and will function as the main tourism gateway to the northern region of the […]
Mr. Ibrahim Faiz is the Managing Director of Link Serve Pvt.Ltd. He started off his career as a junior technician right after school. Having started Linkserve with his brother in 2002, He currently leads a strong team of 85+ and 5 outlets across Maldives. How did you get started? During my school days, I wanted either […]