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Enjoy Great Deals at JCC Year End Sale With Up to 90% Off!

Enjoy Great Deals at JCC Year End Sale With Up to 90% Off!

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Ready to spruce up your home in time for the new year? JAAH City Center (JCC) is offering customers fantastic deals of up to 90% at the JCC Year End Sale. The JCC Year End Sale promotion runs from 1st to 31st December 2020. Items on sale include a range of brands and products, such […]

MMA’s Financial Intelligence Unit Gains Access to Interpol’s Information Database

MMA’s Financial Intelligence Unit Gains Access to Interpol’s Information Database

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Interpol’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Male’ has signed an agreement with Maldives Monetary Authority’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), granting access to the Interpol’s information database. The agreement was signed during a special function held last Tuesday, at Maldives Police Service’s “Iskandar Building”. On behalf of Interpol (NCB), Commissioner of Police, Mohamed Hameed signed the […]

Corporate Maldives Lifetime Achievement Winner 2020 – Mr. Salah Shihab

Corporate Maldives Lifetime Achievement Winner 2020 – Mr. Salah Shihab

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Mr. Salah Shihab is the founding shareholder and Managing Director of Voyages Maldives and Seagull Group. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in the field of Economics in Australia, Mr. Shihab returned to the Maldives and served the country by filling various government positions such as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and serving as a member […]

A.A. Maagaa is Being Sold! Bid Submissions Now Open

A.A. Maagaa is Being Sold! Bid Submissions Now Open

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In an enforcement action initiated by Habib Bank Limited, Male, the bank is proceeding to sell and transfer the leasehold rights (head leasehold rights) over the island of Maagaa, in North Ari Atoll. The island is reported to be small in size measuring some 2.8h in land area. What adds value to the property seems to […]

BML to Conduct Sign Language Training for Staff to Ensure Inclusive Services

BML to Conduct Sign Language Training for Staff to Ensure Inclusive Services

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Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced that it will be organizing sign language training sessions for staff in partnership with the Maldives Deaf Association, to ensure inclusive and accessible services are provided for customers with disabilities. On Thursday, as part of the special activities held on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, […]

Baros Maldives Wins 3 Prestigious Awards at World Travel Awards 2020

Baros Maldives Wins 3 Prestigious Awards at World Travel Awards 2020

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Baros Maldives has again been recognized internationally by winning World Travel Awards at Regional and International levels. Even though 2020 has been a difficult and challenging year for the tourism industry Baros, with its experience of more than 40 years as a Maldivian luxury island resort, has been recognized with three prestigious awards for upholding […]

Safety Comes First! Here’s 5 Ways Stallion Can Keep Your Business Secure

Safety Comes First! Here’s 5 Ways Stallion Can Keep Your Business Secure

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Stallion Maldives is a group of companies offering all aspects of safety and security for your business. With highly trained personnel, unparalleled professionalism, and a wealth of knowledge and experience, you can rest assured that you are in the right hands with Stallion. Stallion’s complete security services are carefully designed based on the client’s needs […]

Auditor General’s Office Launches Strategic Plan 2021-2024

Auditor General’s Office Launches Strategic Plan 2021-2024

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The Auditor General’s Office (AGO) has now launched its Strategic Plan for the years 2021-2024. It was launched in a special ceremony held on Tuesday, in commemoration of the AGO’s 72nd anniversary. The plan was unveiled by Auditor General Hassan Ziyath and Member of Parliament for Addu’s Meedhoo constituency Rozaina Adam. According to Hassan Ziyath, […]