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The original Dhivehi article was published on Sun.mv website on 13th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Born to Shaviyani Atoll Foakaidhoo Island, Ahmed Fatheen was never a cook. Cooking was not among his talents and he was never keen in cooking. Fatheen used to be a teacher in the island school. He […]
Middle-East’s favored snacks brand from United Arab Emirates (UAE) Kitco gets launched in Maldives by State Trading Organization (STO). Kitco brand products are exclusively available from STO Supermart. According to the largest enterprise in Maldives, Kitco’s 29 products under four variations will be available on retail from the Supermart while the exclusive wholesale distribution of […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has said that those who were demeaning the country abroad weren’t hurting the administration, but rather they were causing damage to the Maldivian people. The President made this remark while speaking at the inauguration of the “Mercure Hotels Maldives Kooddoo” this evening, as part of his current visit to North […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening inaugurated the “Mercure Hotels Maldives Kooddoo” as part of his current visit to the North Huvadhoo Atoll islands. Mercure Kooddoo Hotel is a resort hotel developed by Pristine Islands Investment Maldives Pvt. Ltd. The hotel is a 68 villa mid-scale resort developed on Kooddoo Island, which is […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that the main objective of this administration in attracting mega investment projects, such as the Extended Kooddoo Airport project was to increase job opportunities for Maldivians. He made this statement while speaking at the grand opening of the Extended Kooddoo Airport Maldives, held this evening. Addressing the gathering, […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening inaugurated the “Extended Kooddoo Airport Maldives”. The new developments include the extension of the airport’s runway from 1200m to 1800m, and the airport being upgraded from category 2C to 3C. The upgrading project also includes a new VIP lounge and 2 additional staff accommodation blocks. The President […]
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MP Faris Maumoon’s bribery trial began Monday with the presiding judge refusing to release the former ruling party lawmaker after more than two months in custody. Dismissing the defence counsel’s arguments, Judge Ali Adam said Faris will remain behind bars because the court believes he may tamper with evidence or attempt to influence witnesses if […]