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Introducing ‘Maldives Border Miles’, First of its Kind Loyalty Program for Tourists

Introducing ‘Maldives Border Miles’, First of its Kind Loyalty Program for Tourists

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The Maldives has introduced “Maldives Border Miles” program, the first of its kind loyalty program developed in the entire world for tourists. During a special virtual ceremony held to mark World Tourism Day 2020, the Minister of Tourism Honorable Abdulla Mausoom has inaugurated the “Maldives Border Miles” program, aimed to boost tourism in the Maldives. […]

MMPRC Launches “Rediscover Maldives Webinar Series”

MMPRC Launches “Rediscover Maldives Webinar Series”

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With the reopening of Maldives’ borders to international tourists on 15th July 2020, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) kick-started the “Rediscover Maldives…the sunny side of life” campaign, aiming to strengthen the market presence and welcome tourists back to the Maldives. In light of the positive feedback received, MMPRC aims to strengthen the confidence […]

NEXTON: Taking Virtual Events in Maldives to the Next Level

NEXTON: Taking Virtual Events in Maldives to the Next Level

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With the change in technology, changes are also seen in the event industry. A virtual event is a significant event technology that’s becoming extremely popular throughout the world. Even now, internationally renowned brands are using virtual events to launch products, hold conferences and carry out seminars. The event industry of the Maldives always includes people […]

Maldives builds world’s first coronavirus quarantine resort

Maldives builds world’s first coronavirus quarantine resort

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The Maldives government says it has built the world’s first coronavirus resort to quarantine patients on an island called Villivaru in the Kaafu Atoll, about 24km (15 miles) north of Malé, the capital city. Doctors will care for patients for free – and in the lap of luxury. Each of the 30 air-conditioned rooms includes […]

Drunk and disorderly. Cecilia Jastrzembska.

Drunk and disorderly behaviour: when force is used in everywhere

3 min read

The original was published on Raajje.mv on 9th February 2020. The following is a loose translation: Following the recent viral video of the police struggling to arrest a female tourist for immodest clothing, many have criticised the police and the whole force. In the first video that surfaced showed the use of ‘unwarranted force’ being […]

Hulhumale’ Skatepark – The Build

Hulhumale’ Skatepark – The Build

8 min read

Check out the story behind the biggest skatepark build in the Maldives and meet the brilliant multinational crew who shaped the DIY park from the ground up within just a few short weeks. RSP and the History of Skateboarding in the Maldives Skateboarding in the Maldives has been around in small circles for over a […]

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President Nasheed’s press conference from Colombo, Sri Lanka

5 min read

The following is a transcript of RaajjeTV’s special coverage on 22 January 2018: Let me start by underscoring how important the upcoming Maldives presidential election in the Maldives are. As part of our constitution, the election must be held by August 2018. And it is not an exaggeration to say that if we don’t have […]