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Here’s Why Project Guardian Launched by Maldives Police Service Might Have Proven to be Effective

Here’s Why Project Guardian Launched by Maldives Police Service Might Have Proven to be Effective

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On 1st September, “Project Guardian” was launched by the Maldives Police Service, a project relevant to the police’s responsibility in ending all forms of violence against women and children. When we have a look at the monthly crime statistics by Maldives Police, domestic violence has decreased in October compared to September by nearly a half. […]

Bacteria and Viruses, Begone! WYZE is Now Available at Lotus Fihaara

Bacteria and Viruses, Begone! WYZE is Now Available at Lotus Fihaara

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Lotus Fihaara is now selling two separate washes for food items, by the brand WYZE, to combat germs and viruses that may be lurking on surfaces. The washes, ‘Veggies & Fruits Wash’ and the ‘Meat Wash’ are designed to be used on their respective food items. One cap of the wash is to be diluted […]

MVR 10,000 Is the Penalty for Operating An Unregistered Business Providing Accommodation to Expats

MVR 10,000 Is the Penalty for Operating An Unregistered Business Providing Accommodation to Expats

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The government has made it mandatory for businesses providing accommodation for ex-pats to register their business and any unregistered business is to be fined by MVR10,000. Apart from those individuals who provide accommodation to ex-pats, businesses that provide accommodation as a service are to abide by this law. This includes employers that handle the accommodation […]

Mohamed Ali Janah Participates in High-level Tripartite Meeting Organized by The World Bank

Mohamed Ali Janah Participates in High-level Tripartite Meeting Organized by The World Bank

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Mohamed Ali Janah, Chairman of Hotels and Resort Construction Pvt Ltd, has received the prestige of participating in the high-level tripartite meeting organized by The World Bank as the President of the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractor’s Associations. Organized by The World Bank, the meeting was held between several multilateral banks, FIDIC, […]

Let’s Rebuild Local Tourism! Raastha Webinar 2020 is Now Live

Let’s Rebuild Local Tourism! Raastha Webinar 2020 is Now Live

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Raastha Webinar 2020, a webinar oriented towards guesthouse businesses, is now live. The webinar explores the market opportunities and challenges with a distinguished panel, as an attempt to rejuvenate the guesthouse and travel industry of the Maldives. It probes into the various obstacles faced by business in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing the current […]

Need Funding for Your Project? GEF Small Grants Programme Maldives Can Get You Up to US$ 30,000

Need Funding for Your Project? GEF Small Grants Programme Maldives Can Get You Up to US$ 30,000

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The Small Grants Programme (SGP) is a corporate programme of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1992. The GEF SGP will support small scale projects relating to the 5 thematic areas, for activities that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people’s wellbeing and livelihoods, taking into […]

Ready to Get Your Hands on iPhone 12? Ooredoo has Opened Pre-orders for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro!

Ready to Get Your Hands on iPhone 12? Ooredoo has Opened Pre-orders for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro!

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Ooredoo Maldives is offering the new iPhone 12 line-up, including iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. With a beautiful all-new design, iPhone 12 models feature unparalleled new camera systems, edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a more immersive viewing experience, the biggest jump in durability with the Ceramic Shield front cover, and Apple-designed A14 Bionic […]

Maldives Is So Close to Achieving its Tourist Arrivals Target for 2020!

Maldives Is So Close to Achieving its Tourist Arrivals Target for 2020!

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In 2020, a year full of chaos, Maldives has welcomed over 420،000 tourists to the Sunny Side of Life! Minister of Tourism Dr Mausoom had said that the government is expecting an influx of around 120,000 tourists starting from September until the end of the year, making the total estimated figures to 500,000 tourist arrivals […]