A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
According to the Ministry of Transport, final preparations are ongoing to start Cochin-Kulhudhuhfushi-Male’ ferry services by the end of September. The initiation of ferry services between India and Maldives was discussed during the visit of the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Narendra Modi in July 2019 where the MOU was signed to start cargo […]
Tourism Minister, Dr.Abdulla Mausoom meets with the High Commissioner of India to Maldives, H.E. Sunjay Sudhir to discuss the ways to increase Indian tourist arrival to the Maldives. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Minister and High commissioner discussed the importance of Indian tourist market to the Maldives and ways to increase […]
Effective from 10th September 2020, all tourists and other visitors (travelling for short-term and or, for official purposes and are not subjected to 14 days quarantine) are required to have a certificate of the negative pre-entry PCR test result for COVID-19, issued not more than 72 hours prior to departure to the Maldives, counting from […]
Soneva group has announced that they will be launching of Soneva’s Virtual Wine Tasting programme starting October 2020. They have partnered with some of the most prestigious winemakers around the world to host virtual wine tastings. The tastings will be taking place on Zoom, with their onsite guests, where you can meet and greet (albeit […]
Housing Development Corporation Limited has signed MoU with Orca Media Group to create a Virtual Tour of Hulhumalé under their Maldives Virtual Tour project. The panoramic tour of Hulhumalé will promote the city’s images, enlighten the residents of aspects and updates of Hulhumalé and explain concepts of the masterplan. Maldives Virtual Tour is carried out in […]
Ooredoo Maldives has concluded the first of its kind nationwide virtual run, Atholhu Dhuvun on 31st of August 2020 with 5800 participants joining in from all twenty atolls across the country, as well as from abroad. Chief Commercial Officer of Ooredoo Maldives, Hussain Niyaz said: “Atholhu Dhuvun is the first nationwide virtual run in the […]
Housing Development Corporation Limited invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for Supply and Delivery of Live Plants and Tree Medium Soil (hereinafter called the “Works” or “projects”) as per the scope given by the employer. Tenderers may obtain further information about this Invitation of Tenders from the office of Housing Development Corporation, Ground Floor, HDC […]
DhiraaguTV has extended its ongoing promotion allowing new customers to apply and watch their favourite channels free for two months. The offer has been extended until 30 September 2020. Under this promotional offer, existing Dhiraagu Fixed Broadband customers can apply for DhiraaguTV to enjoy FREE connection, FREE Joybox (set-top-box) on top of a two-month bill […]
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences, one of the most recognised and popular luxury resorts in Baa Atoll, has appointed Maldives specialist, Yuliya Pospelova, as Senior Sales Manager to help lead the Sales team from strength to strength. Yulia brings with her a wealth of in-depth firsthand experience of the Maldives, as she has worked in the destination for the past seven years […]