A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Ooredoo Maldives has launched Ooredoo Game Store, which it calls the first-ever mobile-based gaming store in the nation. Customers can easily download and play ad-free versions of trending games, it said. Subscriptions to the Ooredoo Game Store allow easy downloads of the latest Android & HTML5 games. Ooredoo has revealed three special offers to subscribe […]
Two Sri Lankan fishing boats were seized by the Maldives Coast Guard Tuesday evening as they were patrolling near one of the country’s most lucrative fishing zones. The vessels were spotted near Vaavu Atoll. “The boats are under our control now and we are trying to bring them to Malé. Each boat had five crew […]
The President decided to sign a Free Trade Agreement with China following deliberations at the Cabinet meeting held this morning. In a briefing held at the President’s Office, and led by Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamed Asim, Minister Saeed stated that the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement Negotiation […]
Maldives is currently exhibiting at the World Travel Market (WTM) held in London, the United Kingdom from 6th- 8th November 2017. This year, 195 delegates from 70 companies across the Maldives tourism sector including Resorts, Hotels, Guest Houses, Travel Agencies, Associations, Airline Operators, are representing Maldives at the fair. The Maldives contingent is led by […]
The thought of warm white sandy beaches, aquamarine waters and swaying palm trees holds high appeal during the cooler months. This in part, accounts for why island destinations, such as the Maldives, are a popular holiday choice during the festive season, from Christmas through to Lunar New Year. Situated in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives […]
Kanuhura markets itself as “unfettered paradise” – and it doesn’t disappoint. Pic: TSPL You would be forgiven for having a conundrum when planning your holiday to the Maldives. That may appear a ridiculous statement to make when talking about one of the most sought-after tropical destinations in the world, but it’s true. The Maldives, a […]
Maldives was promoted at the WTM London fair earlier this year. | Photo: Mundoo Adam Haleem/Avas Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) is gearing up to promote Maldives at 15 international fairs next year. According to MMPRC they are set to open Maldivian stalls at the Fitoor Fair scheduled for January. MMPRC will be partaking […]
Coir rope making or Roanu Veshun (in Dhivehi) is one of the traditional handicrafts in the Maldives. Maldivians use different parts of the coconut palm to produce items for their daily needs. Coir rope was most importantly used in boats and construction of traditional houses. The coir rope making process is a lengthy process lasting […]