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Pharmacy MV, the First Online Pharmacy, Heralds a New Wave of Customer Convenience

Pharmacy MV, the First Online Pharmacy, Heralds a New Wave of Customer Convenience

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The first online pharmacy in the Maldives, Pharmacy MV has now been launched. According to Pharmacy MV, their aim is to provide medical services in the most convenient way possible, and all services can be accessed via their website. Through the website, customers are able to purchase prescription medication, rent or buy medical equipment such […]

Art for Action! The Joint Art Campaign to Empower Survivors

Art for Action! The Joint Art Campaign to Empower Survivors

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The Family Legal Clinic has partnered with UNDP and Ooredoo in a joint art campaign named ‘Art for Action’. The campaign was created as part of the international movement ’16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. The aim of the campaign is to empower survivors of gender-based violence, to show them support and help them […]

Dhiraagu Records a Soaring Profit of MVR 159 Million in Third Quarter

Dhiraagu Records a Soaring Profit of MVR 159 Million in Third Quarter

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In the third quarter of this year, Dhiraagu has recorded total revenue of MVR 586.7 million, out of which the profit is MVR 158.6 million. When comparing the third-quarter revenue of last year of MVR 685.3 million, this year’s revenue figure is about MVR 100 million less. The third-quarter profit figure this year is also […]

Beyond Fake News! A Media Literacy Workshop to be Held by ACM

Beyond Fake News! A Media Literacy Workshop to be Held by ACM

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The American Center Maldives (ACM) has announced that it would be hosting an online workshop by the name of ‘Beyond Fake News’, focusing on media literacy and fact-checking for journalists in the Maldives. According to ACM, they will be hosting the one-day webinar on November 5. It will be held via the online platform Zoom […]

India Eases Visa Restrictions for Maldivian Business Travelers and Students

India Eases Visa Restrictions for Maldivian Business Travelers and Students

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In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that India has announced the decision to ease restrictions for Maldivian business travellers and students, despite the country’s border being closed for international travel. On Sunday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and the High Commissioner of India Sunjay Sudhir sat down to […]

Kuredu Resort Maldives Opens – Are You Ready?

Kuredu Resort Maldives Opens – Are You Ready?

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After months of waiting, Kuredu Resort Maldives is finally open and excited to welcome back their beloved guests! Whether you’re visiting this Autumn after disrupted travel plans in the Spring and Summer, or spending the festive season to escape the chaos and uncertainty at home, you will be guaranteed a very warm welcome at Kuredu […]

Kaani Abdulla Elected as GAM President!

Kaani Abdulla Elected as GAM President!

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CEO of Kaani Hotels, Abdulla Nasheed has been elected as the president of the Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM). In an election held by the association on Friday, the votes of 51 members contributed to Abdulla Nasheed’s success. His win was by default, as he was the only one who ran for the position. Speaking […]

A Glimpse into Recovery? Maldives Records a 500% Increase in Bookings from UK

A Glimpse into Recovery? Maldives Records a 500% Increase in Bookings from UK

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Maldives has recorded a nearly 500% increase in bookings, as per travel agencies in the UK, since the paradise destination was added to the travel corridor list by the British government. Advantage Travel Partnership reported that this has provided a glimmer of hope to travel agents up and down the country and consumers in search […]