A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Five people have been charged over the sudden death of two young people earlier this year. Ahmed Haameen, a 22-year-old from the island of Thimarafushi in Thaa atoll, and 18-year-old Fathmath Sama, from the capital Malé, died at Hulhumalé beach after renting a guesthouse room for a birthday party on September 28. Initial reports suggested […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 26th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: On President Abdulla Yameen’s current campaign trips to atolls, referring to the opposition coalition, he says as follows. ‘They are coconuts which cannot be identified from which type of tree it came from and just a […]
Technology plays a vital role in Maldives consumer decision-making process. Marketers are coming up with innovative ideas and concepts to satisfy the customer demand. It is evident that staying ahead of the technology ensures survival. Omni- Channel marketing concept focuses on providing the customer a seamless service encounter to make the customer feel convenience and smoothness […]
Popular local band, Detune has been appointed as the new Brand Ambassador of Dhiraagu. Detune Band was officially given the ambassadorship by the CEO and MD of Dhiraagu, Mr Ismail Rasheed, during a special ceremony held at Dhiraagu Head Office on 26 December 2017. During his speech at the ceremony, Mr Ismail Rasheed congratulated the band […]
Customers’ needs and wants are changing at a rapid phase. With the changes in the external and internal environment customers are now looking for convenience, lower prices and value for money. The industry of logistics and distribution is one of the most effected. Logistic can play a significant role in achieving strategic marketing objectives. It […]
Tourists arriving from the U.S. have been increasing due to more concrete online marketing techniques, according to the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). In an interview with Avas, Acting Managing Director of MMPRC Mr Haris Mohamed said that since 2015 MMPRC focused especially on online marketing and that the outcome can be seen […]
Bank of Maldives unveiled new ATM located in the Tree Top Hospital at Hulhumale’. Customers can now deposit, withdraw and transfer cash at the 24Hr self-service ATM. This was part of the leading bank’s effort to expand their network and provide service to the maximum number of customers. According to BML, Installation of this ATM […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has advised foreign parties conducting business in the Maldives to register with the entity. In a circular issued by MIRA, it was stated that it has been brought to the organization’s concern that some foreign parties that are liable to register with MIRA under the Maldivian tax laws, have been […]
Mr. Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, President of MATATO MATATO to participate in the Outbound Travel Roadshow set to be held in India in March 2018. The Outbound Travel Roadshow (OTR) will be held from 19 March 2018 – 22 March 2018 in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi. According to Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators […]