A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
This is the second episode of webinar series “Tailoring the construction Industry Under the new normal.” conducted by NFME on how to navigate in the new norm and tailor a new reality, focusing on different construction industries of the Maldives. The webinar will take place on 10th June at 16:30hrs local time. This episode can […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) will be open for services not available via online or self-banking services, from 08th June 2020 on Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 9:30, am to 2:00 pm. To ensure that services are provided in line with social distancing and safety measures announced by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), BML will be […]
Actions are being taken to convert R. Vaadhoo into an island which uses renewable resources to fuel vehicles replacing all motorized vehicles on the island with alternative fuel vehicles. It has been decided to execute this project divided into 3 sections, by Vaadhoo Council in association with Vaadhoo Association for Future Development (VAFD) Funded under […]
People who want to take initial business permits shall request for it through the police portal starting tomorrow (6th June), said Registrar of Companies of Economic Ministry, Mariyam Wisam, in the press conference held to give the latest updates on COVID-19. She also mentioned the provision of business permits will be arranged through the portal, […]
The founder of Linbaq Holdings, Datuk Wira Ling Kah Chok donated 1000 sets of PPE to the front liners and medical officers combating the pandemic. Colonel (Rtd) Mohamed Nazim handed over the donations to the Maldives in behalf of Datuk Wira Ling Kah Chok. 100gsm of non-woven material was used to make the donated PPEs […]
Digital tourism is the use of digital tools to prepare, organize, control and enjoy the travel experience in the tourism industry. We look into ways how digital tourism plays a vital role in the industry today. 1. Digital Marketing Travel marketing has never been more important. The rise of social media and influencers means that the world is […]
Ooredoo Maldives has established its Digital Centers in Thinadhoo, Fuvahmulah, and Kulhudhufushi, which houses a 24-hour self-service kiosk that offers recharge services and bill payments. Ooredoo Digital Center provides 24/7 access to: Bill Payments Recharge Services m-Faisaa Cash-in Services “Ooredoo Maldives has been continuously innovating and digitizing its services to provide easier and faster services […]
Renovation work on the west apron at Velana International Airport (VIA) has commenced. Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) is developing the 35,000 square meter area in the western wing of the airport, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said. The renovation includes the construction of a Multi Aircraft Ramp System (MARS) which can handle large wide-bodied […]
State Trading Organization (STO ) is the leading business organization in the Maldives. The company is significant for decades and involved in the supply of petroleum, cooking gas, construction materials, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, home appliances, electronics, supermarket products and insurance. Here are the 5 reasons how STO stood out to serve the nation during […]