A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
ARMI Education and Women In Tech Maldives (Women in Techmv) have signed an MOU to collaborate in conducting activities to promote science and technology organized and conducted by ARMI Education which includes the STEM Space. STEM Space is a program that is developed and conducted to create opportunities to school-age children to access Digital Technologies […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has signed MoU with Kulhudhufushi Council under the initiative ‘HDC beyond Hulhumalé’. The initiative brings forward 23 years of experiences in the planning and development of a smart & green city, thereby contributing knowledge across other regions of the Maldives. HDC aims to support integrated planning efforts in urban development among […]
The President’s Special Achievement Awards Committee has announced that they have accepted 57 applications for this year’s President’s National Award for Special Achievement. The committee also announced that they have initiated the process of evaluating and awarding points to the applicants. The President’s Award for Special Achievement is awarded to Maldivians whose exceptional skills and […]
Maldives Broadcasting Commission (Broadcom) has opened registrations for broadcasting and re-broadcasting license. The license acquired will be valid for up to 5 years. During a virtual news conference held to recognize the “Broadcasting Day”, the president of the Maldives Broadcasting Commission, Ms Mariyam Waheedha stated that a majority want to apply for the license. Over […]
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has today donated 300 clear face masks to the Ministry of Education, to distribute to children with hearing impairments and their teachers across the country. The donation was formally handed over to the Minister of Education Dr Aishath Ali, by ARC’s Executive Committee Member Mr Muruthala Moosa. Children with […]
Over 3200 locals have joined together and formed a community called “Male` City Goathi Hoadhun” over the severe issue of housing in the City. Even today, people were seen protesting outside People’s Majlis with signs that read “no shelter, no vote”. “People of Male City had to raise voices on the streets because the government […]
On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers to thank them for their vital work in educating young people worldwide during the challenges brought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The giveaway will open at 04.00 AM on 5 October and close at 03:59 on 8 October […]
Little Buddy Talentz -an online creative platform to give all creative youngsters in the age group of 2.5 years to 18 years the chance to showcase their talent on a global level. Little Buddy Talentz is open for participants from anywhere in the Maldives. The online platform gives a chance to youngsters from any part […]
In light of the World Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October, LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas will do their part in raising awareness of what affects hundreds of thousands of women every year. All donations given by guests to the Tree of Wishes during the month of October will be handed over to […]