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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Printing Money – Can it Save or Ruin the Economy?

Printing Money – Can it Save or Ruin the Economy?

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During an economic recession, some countries print currency to recapitalize their banks. This is to increase the monetization and to increase the money circulation in the economy. It aims to maintain the stability of the national financial system. It’s an economic instrument used by many countries during the shortage of money supply in the economy. […]

FAM to Hold Congress Elections in June

FAM to Hold Congress Elections in June

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Congress Election of Football Association of Maldives (FAM) is set to take place in the month of June, FAM president Bassam Adil Jaleel announced. Bassam said that the congress election will take place in line with necessary precautionary measures instructed by health experts and after taking necessary permits from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to […]

Allied Insurance Resumes Services in Addu City

Allied Insurance Resumes Services in Addu City

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Allied Insurance, one of the leading insurance companies in the Maldives, has re-opened its office in Addu City and resumed providing services to customers. After the outbreak of COVID-19 in the capital city, Allied has closed its all offices and has opted for online means to provide services to its customers. From 9th June onwards, […]

Women in Tech Maldives Introduces ‘Wednesdays with WomeninTech Maldives’ Program

Women in Tech Maldives Introduces ‘Wednesdays with WomeninTech Maldives’ Program

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Women in Tech Maldives have introduced a program ‘Wednesdays with WomeninTech Maldives’. This is going to be a series of knowledge-sharing sessions, where experts from different areas in the field of science and technology share their knowledge and experience to people with the interest to learn. These biweekly online sessions are held on Wednesdays. The […]

Virtual Education, but at What Cost?

Virtual Education, but at What Cost?

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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 […]

COVID-19 Learnings: The Path to Happiness

COVID-19 Learnings: The Path to Happiness

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Pictured: CEO of Career Vitamin International Pvt ltd Hawwa Shaheena Mohamed Few among the living might have witnessed the challenges of World War 2. For the majority of us, one of the most devastating things we experienced in our life was the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, killing more than 225,000 people across South and […]

China Considers Deferment of Maldives Debt

China Considers Deferment of Maldives Debt

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Chinese Government is strongly considering a deferment of Maldives debt, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong has said. China is considering the deferment of debts for 77 countries along with the Maldives, said Ambassador Zhang Lizhong during a video conference call with Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid. China’s prospective assistance to the Maldives […]

Sea Sports Introduces Online Store

Sea Sports Introduces Online Store

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Sea Sports has introduced ‘seasports.shop’, an online store for delivery and pick-up services. Sea Sports customers can now order their products online and pick-up the orders from Sea sports outlets, or have Sea Sports delivery team bring the products to customers’ doorsteps. Delivery services will be available in Male’, Hulhumale’ and Villimale’. Sea Sports is […]