A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Bank of Maldives will host a regional banking conference late next year with 80 leading institutions from 25 Asian countries due to take part. The Asian Bankers Association announced that its 35th annual gathering will be held in Kurumba Maldives in November 2018. “I am delighted that Maldives, with Bank of Maldives as host […]
A Chinese dive instructor at the Centara Grand Resort who went missing at sea has been found dead. Citing the police, local media reports the 25-year-old man was found in the Maafaru lagoon near the island of Mahibadhoo in Alif Dhaal atoll. The discovery of the body was reported to the police around 10:50 am […]
Donations of MVR 352,010 received for Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2017, was handed over to NGOs by the company. The donations were handover by the management team of the company, during a special ceremony held at the Dhiraagu Head Office on 13 December. This year 9 NGOs took part in the biggest international running race held […]
CTL Strategies LLP has been ranked by AsiaLaw Profiles as one of the top-tier law firms in the Maldives. CTL Strategies has been highly recommended for their Taxation and Litigation practices and the team at CTL Strategies has been praised by their clients as “dedicated and professional” in representing them in foreign investment and, cross […]
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Razak and First Lady Datin Rosmah Mansor will undertake an official visit to the Maldives from the 19th to the 20th of this month, at the invitation of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim. Bilateral deliberations are set […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) is to host a major regional banking conference in the Maldives next year. The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) has announced that its 35th General Meeting and Conference will be held in Kurumba Maldives in November 2018. With 80 member institutions across 25 Asian countries, the ABA works to advance the interests […]
The new Non-Resident Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Hussein EL Saharty presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. The President welcomed the Ambassador to the Maldives during the talks that followed and congratulated him on the commencement of his […]
The Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of Maldives, Her Excellency Chulamanee Chartsuwan, presented her Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. During the call, the President conveyed greetings and good wishes to the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and […]
Revamped LTE Broadband services were launched by Dhiraagu, the leading telecommunications provider in the Maldives. Dhiraagu’s LTE Broadband services allow users to install an internet connection in their homes instantly or use it anytime, anywhere without the hassle of cables and wiring. LTE Broadband services were introduced to the Atolls 1 and half years ago, […]