A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Until recently the Maldives did not have an image problem. Expertly insulated on private islands and in luxury cabanas, the honeymooners and celebrities that flocked to its white sand beaches had little idea of what life was like for Maldivians under the iron fist of dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who ruled for three decades until 2008. […]
A local boat travels out of the Male harbour in rough seas. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The Maldives Meteorological Centre (MET) on Thursday warned of torrential downpours and strong winds in the Maldives from the current deep depression off the coast of neighbouring Sri Lanka. MET’s director Ahmed Rasheed stated that all regions of the country […]
INTRODUCTION Maldives, a country situated at the south-southwest of India having a population of approx. 3, 92,709, has been making rounds on international front since the sentencing of ex-president Mohammed Nasheed for 13 years on the charges of terrorism. Afghanistan is located in the heart of Asia and it certainly has serious geopolitical interests in […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has appealed to the nation to continue in adherence to the Islamic faith and to move forward in the true spirit of Islam. The President made the appeal in his message on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammadh (peace be upon him). In his message, […]
Entrance to the High Court of the Maldives. PHOTO/MIHAARU The High Court on Wednesday upheld the 16-year jail sentence issued by the Juvenile Court on one of the perpetrators behind Ahmed Nizar’s murder in July 2013. Nizar was riding a motorcycle when he was attacked by a gang wielding wooden and metal sticks in Laamu […]
Two staff of Fenaka lays the foundation of one of the towers to be developed under the mega “Hiyaa” project in Hulhumale’s second phase of development. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) have also opened bids to develop towers of 15-storeys in the […]
Dhiraagu introduced special TV packages for guesthouses in Maldives. Guesthouse TV consists of 3 different packages. The impending plan for Guesthouse TV was announced by the company at the Dhiraagu Guesthouses Maldives Conference 2017 held at Paradise Island Resort and Spa. According to the leading telecommunications service provider of Maldives, Guesthouse TV will be available […]
Mahaa Jarraafu entering Kulhudhuffushi – Image source: Mihaaru A land area of 6 Hectares has been reclaimed in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi according to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). CEO of MTCC Mr Ibrahim Ziyath gave a statement to Avas, saying that 6 Hectares of land has been reclaimed by now and that the project will […]
Mr Oisin Lunny, a keynote speaker specialised in mobile technology is scheduled to speak at the first ever Maldives CX Conference 2017. Mr Lunny, who has shared information at events worldwide will be speaking about reaching modern consumers through proper usage of the new mobile technology. The conference organised by Customer Experience Foundation Maldives will […]