A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Majoie Maldives has announced new skincare aesthetic treatments in Addu, Maldives. Now people in Addu City can enjoy beauty treatments such as Hydrafacial, Mesotherapy, LED therapy and etc. The opening event in Addu was in collaboration with some of the most talented small businesses in Addu including the new healthy detox drinks by Tranquilityblend.mv, a delicious […]
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, an idyllic resort in the Maldives’ remote and pristine Gaafu Alifu Atoll, has announced its new partnership with private jet company Vertis Aviation. The collaboration, timed with the unveiling of the property’s new Raffles Royal Residence, offers guests the ultimate retreat in a vast 6-bedroom villa, located on an unblemished stretch of […]
Ooredoo Maldives expands Ooredoo SuperNet, its Fixed Broadband services to N. Manadhoo with a wide range of packages and exciting speeds up to 100 mbps. “High-speed broadband service is essential in enabling social and economic progress across communities and providing this service to all people across the nation has always been a key priority to […]
The first cargo ferry from Cochin, India to the Maldives operated by the Maldives Agent, Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has arrived at H.Dh. Kulhudhuhfushi this morning. The ferry has a capacity of 3000 tons while the first shipment of two containers consists of 500 tons including cement and other products. Preparations are being made to […]
Hassan Shah is the Managing Director of Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC). We sat down with him to get an insight into MWSC’s projects and their operations during the pandemic. The pandemic has affected society as a whole. What challenges have COVID-19 brought to the utility sector in the Maldives? How did you address […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) stated that transactions above MVR 100,000 and above USD 5,000 will only be accepted online starting from 1st October 2020. The authority outlined that measures have been taken by the Ministry of Finance to minimize dependency on cash or cheque for transactions and improve the digital services provided for financial […]
“Resale Wave”, the first-ever shop in the Maldives selling second-hand products have been opened. According to an interview of the owner, Sizee Ahmed on Dhiyares local media, the main aim of opening the shop is to promote awareness for less waste and environmentally friendly lifestyle while most products can be used for a second time […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced the Terms of Reference for their Community Urban Farming project. Earlier this month, HDC stated that preparations have begun to start the ‘Urban Farming Program’ in Hulhumale’ by next year. The program is aimed to provide the residents of Hulhumale’ with the opportunity to earn an additional income while […]
Ecommerce platform Moolee, today launched “Big Device Sale” with fantastic offers on top smartphones and accessories from the best brands in the market. With the ongoing pandemic, more and more people are working from home and requires quality devices and electronics to perform daily tasks online and on the go, hence the promotion is held […]