A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The 17th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be telecasted live on Dhiraagu TV channels. This tournament, which is the first FIFA tournament to be hosted in India, started on 6th and will go on until 28th October 2017. Matches of the tournament will be live on Sony Ten2 HD or ESPN HD with […]
Kandima Maldives has introduced an art initiative called KULA turning the entire island from a kool island resort into the trendiest, most happening art centre in the Indian Ocean. KULA means “Colours” in Dhivehi and it is Kandima’s vision that this programme will support the full spectrum of the contemporary creative arts, from local crafts, […]
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) 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 recently opened up nominations for GOLD 100 which will be a list of leading 100 companies of the Maldives in 2017. The deadline for submission of […]
State utility firms are operating at a loss, a parliamentary committee has heard, with one power company’s debt standing at around MVR1.6 billion (US$103 million). Environment and energy minister Thoriq Ibrahim, as well as utility company bosses, were summoned to a government oversight committee session on Wednesday to answer questions on unequal prices between the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 4th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: It is close to impossible to find a taxi when it rains. What’s the explanation for this? The government has put in a lot of effort to solve the difficulties commuters faced to find a taxi. […]
Veligaa Hardware introduces well-known German brand Metabo, power tools to the Maldivian Market. While introducing the 90-year-old brand which is used in 120 countries, Director of Veligaa Hardware, Zaid Mohamed stated that the company always tries to bring good quality tools and equipment in order to provide the best services to its customers. He also […]
Maldivian has opened a new cargo office to provide cargo services within the Maldives. The office was officially opened by Minister of Economic Development Mr Mohamed Saeed. Addressing the gathering at the opening, Minister highlighted that Maldivian Cargo service was introduced as a result of the efforts to expand the airline’s services to its customers. He […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) signed an agreement with Train.With.Kai to carry out a fitness boot camp program for its employees. The contract was signed by Club MTCC, Secretary General Mr Mohamed Luayyu and Co-Founder of Train.With.Kai, Ms Aminath Thoriga. A 3-month long program named “Fitness Boot Camp Program” will be conducted for 50 employees. Maintaining […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 4th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: Until today, they used to beg for money on the streets, or did some office’s security job or struggled to cope without a job. Simultaneously, renting a place in Malé and trying to make ends meet. […]