A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Dhiraagu has successfully concluded a webinar on ‘Paradigm Shift in Digital Healthcare’ together with industry experts for healthcare providers. The webinar was hosted on Dhiraagu Evvun Platform and attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health, Hospitals and Clinics. The webinar’s keynote was delivered by Dr Adam Chee, who is an expert in digital health. […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has stated that preparations have begun to start the ‘Urban Farming Program’ in Hulhumale’ by next year. The company further stated that the program is aimed to provide the residents of Hulhumale’ with the opportunity to earn an additional income while being close to family. The program will be conducted with […]
On 14th September, Minister of Tourism Abdullah Mausoom met with Ambassador of China to the Maldives, H.E. Mr Zhang Lizhong to discuss ways to increase tourist arrivals from China. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Tourism, discussions were focused on further enhancing the cooperation in travel and tourism between Maldives and China. China […]
With the new offer by Ooredoo Maldives, customers will be able to consult with General Practitioners from the comfort of their homes via oDoc for free. The offer is valid until the end of September 2020. During August, Ooredoo Maldives announced its partnership with oDoc – Sri Lanka’s leading telemedicine the platform, that connects patients […]
Bank of Maldives has revealed that the bank has issued loans worth MVR 1.2 billion to various sectors of the economy during the financial downturn in the pandemic. CEO and Managing Director of BML, Tim Sawyer stated that assistance is being provided on the recovery scheme fund for resorts and guesthouses under the recovery plan […]
CypreaAir & Holidays has announced that Air India, the flag carrier airline of India, is now operating Delhi to Male and Male to Delhi sectors via Trivandrum under Vande Bharat Mission, Air Bubble arrangements. Flight Schedule *Above schedules are subject to change on government regulations and operational reasons Delhi – Male (via Trivandrum) Economy class oneway fare […]
The newest addition to Crown and Champa Resorts collection, Kagi Maldives, has been featured among the “Five Immersive New Wellness Resorts To Plan Ahead For” by Forbes. The five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island is a boutique 50-villa property providing travellers with a 360-degree wellness experience, just a 15-minute seaplane or 60-minute speedboat ride from Velana […]
Without a doubt, Maldives features some of the top resorts operated by the leading international hospitality brands. This doesn’t mean that locally operated resorts are any less. And what better example of this than Lily Beach Resort and Spa! Operated by local company Lily Hotels, Lily beach is an award-winning all-inclusive resort nestled amidst the […]
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has been accepted into Virtuoso’s selective portfolio of luxury travel partners that represents the best in travel with a portfolio of 2,000 preferred travel suppliers. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other suppliers worldwide. These partners market to Virtuoso clients via […]