A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
A webinar based on the results of a rapid livelihood assessment carried out to understand the impact of the COVID-19 crisis in the Maldives is being organized by the Institute of Audit and Assurance (IAA) of the Auditor General’s Office in collaboration with UNDP Maldives. “The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic continues to have deep repercussions […]
Information Commissioner’s Office will be hosting a webinar to discuss the importance of delivering accurate information related to COVID-19 and the obstacles faced in delivering them. The webinar will provide information and address the misinformation spread regarding the ongoing pandemic. The webinar will take place on 11th June at 8:30hrs, local hours. The webinar can […]
Every crisis has its heroes, every disaster highlights the selflessness and sacrifices people have to make to survive. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nurses out of the comfort of their own workplace and into new locations in the pursuit of doing their job of providing and caring for patients. Some have to travel very far […]
The Government of China has donated essential personal protective materials to support the Government of Maldives in its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The donation includes essential personal protective equipment (PPE) including, medical protective face masks, surgical masks, disposable coverall and medical goggles. This timely donation will be an added […]
The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill, and the education sector is no exception among all the major economic sectors. The fact that education no longer yields the same output it used to in a well-facilitated real environment may be the bitter truth we have to face today. The issue […]
Colonel Rtd Mohamed Nazim has donated 6,000 PPE and Shareefa Foundation has donated 2,000 PPE to Drivers Association amid COVID-19 crisis. Colonel Rtd. Nazim said Maldivian taxi drivers work long hours and do a lot of hard work. Hence, to appreciate their work his foundation has donated 6,000 PPE to taxi drivers. He also added […]
Everyone keeps talking about the new normal. What is the new normal and how do we adjust and adapt ourselves to it as a business? The answer is not as simple as we might want it to be. This may be a simple question but the answer cannot be generalized to suit all businesses. What […]
Expedite Maldives Pvt Ltd has introduced high quality 5 in 1 sanitizing digital kiosk (U32-C Model) for office, airports, and industrial and urban areas in the Maldives. A hybrid digital kiosk can be a new essential in the business environment under the ‘new normal’ changes. A hybrid digital kiosk has a body temperature sensor with […]
Panel discussion on ‘Developing a Resilience Mindset to get through Challenges ahead” is being presented by the Maldives Association of Human Resources Professionals and Institute for Wellness Education. Key topics to be covered in the discussion are, mental health challenges faced due to COVID-19 pandemic, adopting a coping mindset, and Practising gratitude despite the difficulties. […]