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Maldives Opinion Network – A Media Focused on Public Opinion and Research Data

Maldives Opinion Network – A Media Focused on Public Opinion and Research Data

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Maldives Opinion Network is a research data and analytics focused media that continuously collects opinions across the Maldives, whether it is what people think about brands, politics, current affairs, or everything that matters to you. Opening up polls for the most trending topics, Maldives Opinion Network aims to be a valued public opinion media enabling […]

Frauds in Money Transactions and Dollar Exchanges Increase

Frauds in Money Transactions and Dollar Exchanges Increase

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Maldives Police Service has stated that there has been an increased number of frauds in numerous money transactions and dollar exchanges. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, measures have been taken to minimize cash transactions where the majority of businesses accepted online transactions. Besides, there have been several frauds such as sending old transfer slips claiming […]

Will Affordable Internet Ever Become a Reality in Maldives?

Will Affordable Internet Ever Become a Reality in Maldives?

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One of the most popular pledges made by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was to slash the prices of internet services in the country. Several times over the years, since 2018, news related to this topic has made it to the headlines. However, after 2 years of Ibu Solih’s government, this pledge has still not been completed. […]

Lotus Bike Shop Introduces Super September Sale! Get Your Benelli 13% Off

Lotus Bike Shop Introduces Super September Sale! Get Your Benelli 13% Off

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Lotus Bike Shop, the leading motor bike dealer in the country with a 14-year history of selling bicycles and motorcycles,  has launched the Super September Sale, starting from 2nd September. Available in three different colours- black, red and blue- the Benelli VZ125i is now offered by the shop for MVR 37,500 instead of MVR 43,500. Here are […]

Soneva Villa Ownership Appoints FOUR PR & Marketing as Global Agency

Soneva Villa Ownership Appoints FOUR PR & Marketing as Global Agency

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Luxury travel and lifestyle brand Soneva has today announced the appointment of FOUR PR & Marketing as its retained agency to promote the brands Maldives villa ownership model globally. Handling the global PR strategy, the UK based agency will work closely with the Area Director of Soneva Villa Ownership, Roz Colthart to promote the prestigious brand’s […]

MMPRC Restarts E-Learning Platform for Tour Operators in Russia and CIS Region

MMPRC Restarts E-Learning Platform for Tour Operators in Russia and CIS Region

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Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) recommences the E-Learning Platform with Profi + Travel for Tour Operators in Russia and CIS Countries. This platform was initially launched in February this year and halted due to the Covid-19 situation. The objective of this platform is to encourage tour operators in Russia and the CIS Region to […]

LUXE Announces the Maldivian Local Island Guesthouse Giveaway

LUXE Announces the Maldivian Local Island Guesthouse Giveaway

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LUXE Travel & Leisure, in partnership with Zawaaj and Gunbaru Inn, has unveiled the Maldivian Local Island Guesthouse Giveaway. The giveaway includes : 3 Nights Stay for 2 pax Free Couple Photoshoot Return Speedboat Transfer from Airport to Ukulhas Free Non – Motorized water sports activity for 3 days Free 1 night dinner near the […]

Government Debt Increases to MVR 73.9 Billion

Government Debt Increases to MVR 73.9 Billion

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The Ministry of Finance has revealed that state debt has risen to MVR 73.9 billion,  a six per cent increase compared to the MVR 69.4 billion recorded in the first financial quarter of 2020. The Ministry’s debt management statistics show that external debt, based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), stood at MVR 37.7 billion, while […]