A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Ooredoo Maldives has announced its partnership with Maldives Islamic Bank, enabling instalment payment services to customers for handsets and accessories via MIB Ujaalaa Dhiriulhun (UD) financing facility. This partnership with MIB enables the smart financing option to acquire handsets to Ooredoo customers and customers of other networks with a MIB UD facility to purchase handsets […]
Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has signed a framework agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the development of the Olympic stadium in Hulhumale’. In September 2019, Minister of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement with CMEC during an official trip to China. The agreement indicates that CMEC has to complete the research […]
Coco Chic is currently offering a flash promo on selected services, running until the 27th of November. Customers are eligible to receive a 10% discount on a number of hair care services and treatments. Revive your locks with Keratin Complex, or set things straight with a Brazilian Blowout. If you’re feeling like a more dramatic […]
An investigation has been launched into an MVR 8 million corruption scandal discovered within Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). In a tweet by MPL Chairman Mohamed Zaki (Nazaki Zaki), it was stated that the corruption took place in relation to fuel trade transactions. MPL has today issued a press statement regarding the matter. In the statement, […]
The Coffee Shrub is launching the first-ever inclusive cafe’ in the Maldives, with the aim of creating a space where people of all ability levels feel welcome. The launching event of the inclusive café will be held this afternoon at 2 pm, to be inaugurated by Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) […]
Lily Beach Resort and Spa Maldives has won the Maldives’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort title at the World Travel Awards for the fifth year in a row. The latest award was presented at the 27th Annual World Travel Awards Programme. Lily Beach team said, “We are delighted that the resort has been crowned the Maldives’ Leading All […]
Director of the famous Universal company, Dr Ibrahim Umar Manik has passed away at the age of 68. Dr Ibrahim Umar Manik passed away in the early hours of dawn today while receiving treatment for a heart-related ailment in Singapore. He is the younger brother of Mohamed Umar Manik (MU Manik), a well-known businessman who […]
Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has announced that the first cargo ferry between Addu, Huvadhoo and Tuticorin, India has commenced with the departure of MV BONTHI II on Tuesday. MSS has stated that the MV BONTHI II ship has departed on her maiden voyage to Tuticorin from Male’, commencing the first direct service between Tuticorin and […]
The Maldives has participated in the 7th Greening the Islands E-Convention (International Conference and Exhibition 2020) which commenced on 24th November. Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) represented Maldives at the conference organized by Italy’s “Greening the Islands” (GTI) association. The 3-day conference held virtually for the first time will discuss different segments including waste […]