A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Air France has begun its direct flights to the Maldives on Thursday- 2nd of November 2017. The maiden Air France flight AF 222 departed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 at 8:52 PM and arrived at Male’- Velana International Airport at 10:48 am on the 2nd of November 2017 with a […]
Bank of Maldives the leading financial institution in Maldives has signed an agreement with FENAKA corporation to expand its network of cash agents in the islands of Maldives. The agreement was signed by BML CEO and Managing Director, Mr Andrew John Healy and Managing Director of FENAKA Corporation, Mr Ahmed Shareef, in a ceremony held […]
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) celebrates 24 years of service in production, processing and marketing of fish and fish products. Established in 1993, the company was relocated as a subsidiary of State Trading Organization (STO) in September 2016 by the Maldives Cabinet. One of the key manufacturers and exporters of frozen fish and fish products […]
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the signing of a management agreement for Radisson Blu Resort Maldives with Chang Hua Holdings. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the property is the first Radisson Blu resort in the market. Located in the southern part of Maldives’ Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Radisson Blu Resort […]
Alitalia, the flag carrier of Italy commenced scheduled operations to Maldives, with the first flight Alitalia AZ 776 landing in Velana International Airport at around 11.25am (GMT +5) on November 1. The Airbus 330 flight which departed from Rome Fiumicino at 10:10 pm (GMT +1) on 31st October was given a water salute when it arrived […]
Bank of Maldives (BML), the leading financial institution in Maldives announced that starting from November 8 customers will be receiving only digital receipts for ATM withdrawals. Although customers will not receive a paper receipt for withdrawals, for other services such as deposits, transfers and payments made through ATM, a paper receipt will be received. Using […]
President Yameen, with government officials at the inauguration of the new domestic airport, ‘Dhaalu Airport’, in Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll. PHOTO / PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen has officially inaugurated the ‘Dhaalu Airport’ in Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu atoll on Wednesday. The new airport is the biggest domestic airport in the Maldives. The national carrier of the Maldives, […]
Dhiraagu, the leading telecommunications provider in Maldives unveiled brand new Postpaid packages at an event held in National Art Gallery on 31st September. “Just set your data – The rest is on us” Postpaid packages are innovatory and allows customers to choose a data plan for themselves and other services are provided free of charge. […]