A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Sonee Sports has introduced a wide range of Police and Fila brand sunglasses to the Maldives. Fila glasses are designed for those people who look for simple and comfortable models. The simple and essential collections from FILA Eyewear decisively opt for convenience and functionality, proposing “active” sports models alongside more fashionable ones, always in line with […]
JOALI Maldives has announced the appointment of Enver Arslan as the resort’s new General Manager. Mr Arslan holds a degree in Hospitality Management from the Hospitality Management School of Erciyes University, and a raft of additional qualifications from Four Seasons and Cornell University. Over his career, Enver has worked for several Four Seasons properties around […]
Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, and with travellers increasingly aspiring to make a positive impact on the communities they visit whether locally or abroad, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa introduces Adopt a Coral, as part of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa joins 14 other […]
Ahmed Firas has been appointed as the interim CEO of HSBC Amanah Malaysia (HBMS, the Islamic arm of HSBC), effective from 15th February 2021. Ahmed Firas is currently the Head of Shariah at HSBC Amanah Malaysia. Firas joined the HBMS executive team as the Head of Shariah in 2018 and has been leading the bank’s […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives), the professional accounting body established in the Maldives to develop and regulate accountancy profession is now accepting applications for its membership as an associate and fellow members. To apply for Associate Membership of CA Maldives, the individual shall be a member in good standing of […]
With the intention of providing O’Level and A’Level graduates, the opportunities and guidance in pursuing a career in the accounting profession, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) is holding special career guidance webinars. During these sessions, opportunities that exist in the private and public sectors of accounting in the Maldives will […]
Maldives Transports and Contracting Company (MTCC) reports that work on Design and Build of L. Isdhoo Harbour is underway, with an overall 50 per cent project progress. The state-run company also informs that dredging works for the project have been completed, along with the installation of precast concrete blocks required for quay wall construction currently […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authorities (MIRA) advises caution to upcoming tax deadlines for taxpayers in the midst of rising COVID-19 positive cases. MIRA mentions that the last week of this January contains numerous tax-related deadlines including paying GST and Income tax. January 28, 2021, is the last day to sort out and pay the GST of […]
One of the hardest lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is how vulnerable businesses can be to external factors. Adapting ourselves to the new normal meant a lot of companies having employees work from home by collaborating online. Ooredoo Conferencing, powered by StartMeeting, is the only conferencing solution in the Maldives that provides a complete […]