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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Dhiraagu Opens Pre-order for Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Ulta20 5G

Dhiraagu Opens Pre-order for Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Ulta20 5G

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Dhiraagu, as the Maldives’ leading digital services provider, is pleased to announce that Samsung’s latest flagship, Samsung Galaxy Note20 and 20 Ultra 5G mobile phones are available for preorder starting today, 21 August 2020. Samsung Galaxy Note20 and 20 Ultra 5G is Samsung’s new flagship’s ultimate power phone for Work and Play. Customers pre-ordering will […]

Completion of Gulhifalhu Port will Bring in International Shipping Lines

Completion of Gulhifalhu Port will Bring in International Shipping Lines

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The port being developed in Gulhifalhu will provide access to main shipping lines in the world to operate to the Maldives and will lead to economic development in the country, said Managing Director of Maldives State Shipping (MSS), Abdullah Saeed. He said that the biggest benefit after the port is developed and first opened would […]

MIFCO Aims to Increase Capacity to 55 Thousand Tonnes

MIFCO Aims to Increase Capacity to 55 Thousand Tonnes

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Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd (MIFCO) has aimed to increase its capacity into buying 55 thousand tonnes of fish from the fishermen. According to the Managing Director of MIFCO, Ismail Fauzy, MIFCO has bought 45 thousand tonnes of fishes and issued fishermen with MVR 900 million. So far in 2020, MIFCO has bought 18 thousand […]

Beyond Logistics, Simplifying Your Freight & Logistics Needs

Beyond Logistics, Simplifying Your Freight & Logistics Needs

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Established in early 2020, Beyond Logistics is a Customs Broker and a Cargo clearance and delivery business in the Maldives. Customs Brokerage Service Global trading requires a high volume of cross-border logistics. However, the process is becoming more and more complex as laws and regulations mounts. With over 20 years of experience in this field, […]

62% of Road Construction Work in L. Fonadhoo Completed: MTCC

62% of Road Construction Work in L. Fonadhoo Completed: MTCC

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Maldives Transport and Contracting Company announces that 62% of road construction work in L. Fonadhoo had been completed. This was revealed in a tweet by MTCC on 19th August 2020. According to MTCC, the construction of major roads for L. Fonadhoo is ongoing with 62% project progress. The construction of major roads for L. Fonadhoo […]

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 […]

Is MMA Doing Anything about the Rising Dollar Exchange Rate?

Is MMA Doing Anything about the Rising Dollar Exchange Rate?

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During the 29th Sitting of the parliament on 19th August, Abdullah Jabir, the parliamentary representative for Kaafu Atoll’s Kaashidhoo constituency, had called out to remove the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) Governor from his position. “People are trading dollars for MVR19. MMA Governor hasn’t done anything about it.” Is this ignorance or incapability? The alarming rise […]

Schools in Greater Male’ Area to Hold Virtual Classes Until 3rd September

Schools in Greater Male’ Area to Hold Virtual Classes Until 3rd September

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Recommence of face to face classes in greater Male’ area has been pushed back again, until 3rd September and will operate through virtual classes. This decision has been taken with regards to the current COVID-19 situation in the greater Male’ area, due to the spike in positive cases and further deaths. Previously, the government has […]

Statement on Visa Application and Changes to UKVI Guidance

Statement on Visa Application and Changes to UKVI Guidance

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United Kingdom in the Maldives has informed that due to global coronavirus restrictions and the current situation in the Maldives, VFS is unable to run a Temporary Enrolment Location (TEL), for the time being, and will keep the provision of a TEL under review. According to the statement students without study, visas are likely to […]