A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) of the Maldives has endorsed Corporate Maldives Gold 100 Gala 2017 which is due to be held at Bandos Island Resort and Spa in February 2018. Corporate Maldives has been actively recruiting nominations for GOLD 100 which will be a list of leading 100 companies of the Maldives in 2017. […]
Fushifaru Maldives has opened doors to welcome the first group of tourists to visit the island resort. The inaugural resort of Fushifaru Investments Pvt. Ltd. is located on the far North East border of Lhaviyani Atoll. The exquisite island of Fushifaru is home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline. With ‘Fushi’ meaning […]
A decision to only grant Hajj and Umrah visas to pilgrims travelling with Saudi Airlines has sparked concern among pilgrimage groups in the Maldives. The Saudi embassy informed travel agencies Wednesday that visas would only be issued for Saudi Airline passengers. “According to Umrah and Hajj visa issuing system 50 percent of Umrah and Hajj […]
Awaiting the arrival of the peak tourist season of the country, Velana International airport, the main airport of Maldives has unveiled three new departure gates plus expansion to the baggage carousels. These new facilities were unveiled at a special ceremony held at the airport on Wednesday, 25 October. The newly developed facilities were inaugurated by […]
In order to develop an airport in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, 15 Hectares of land will be reclaimed from the islands pond and sea area, according to MTCC. Managing Director of MTCC Mr Ibrahim Ziyath stated that the project will commence soon. He also added that currently, other preparations related to the project are going on, such […]
Hotels and Resorts Construction Pvt. Ltd (HRC) signs as the main platinum and Gala sponsor of Maldives Investment Forum 2017 (MIF), which is to be held in Dubai on 18th December 2017. Chairman Mr Ali Janah signed the documents on behalf of HRC and Minister Mr Mohamed Saeed signed on behalf of Ministry of Economic […]
The sister resorts Amilla and Finolhu have a unique relationship in the Maldives. While Finolhu is the fun sister (think Princess Stephanie) Amilla is the elegant more traditional sister (Princess Caroline). And guests can easily travel between the two to make use to each other’s facilities. And at Amilla, they have a very special […]
TTM Supplier Expo has been announced as part of the much awaited Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2018. The Expo is aimed to create a world-class platform for industry players to engage and connect with suppliers. Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) is to be held from the 1st to 3rd May 2018. TTM Supplier Expo is set […]
Dhiraagu launched a special promotion for Dhiraagu TV customers on October 24, during a special event held at Dhiraagu Head Office. This promotion was launched jointly by Mr Ahmed Maumoon, Dhiraagu Director of Business Development and Mr Sushil Singh, Director of Business Development South Asia, Sony Pictures Networks (SPN). This promotion is open to all […]