A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Sun Siyam Resorts has appointed Mr Mohammed Shihab as the Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing for Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives. Shihab will oversee relationships with key partners, develop sales growth strategies in line with market trends and will be actively involved in enhancing the product through innovation and crafting experiences. The resort has undergone […]
Frizzy, weak, dry- no matter which hair problem you are facing with, Moroccanoil products cater to a range of hair types and struggles. Moroccanoil introduces you to a world of oil-infused beauty. The key ingredient in the products, argan oil is said to have high levels of Vitamin E and Saponins which soften plus regenerates the hair, […]
On 22nd October, while the whole country was curious on who the new Health Minister would be after Minister Ameen resigned from the seat, the appointment of Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem) as the new Health Minister led to a firestorm of criticism. While several people are questioning this decision, especially due to the age of […]
The Economic Ministry has brought changes to the issuance of work quota for foreign expatriates. According to the change, instead of submitting a document stating the site at which the person will be working at, a worksite declaration form notarized by a public notary will be required. The Ministry stated that the form can be […]
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has just unveiled a new page on their website where influencers and key opinion leaders who want to partner with the resort to do a marketing campaign can go on and fill up. If you are an Influencer who think that their brand is congruent with the brand of the […]
The tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival. The basic entry requirements are as follows; A passport […]
The Maldives has extended ‘Split Stay’ for all types of tourist accommodation facilities, allowing tourists to now split their stay between resort, hotels, guesthouses and liveaboard boats, with prior approval as per split-stay procedure and guideline by the Ministry of Tourism. This will enable tourists to longer stays in the Maldives during their holidays. Requests for […]
TTM Travel Summit 2020 focused on “Reigniting Tourism in the Maldives” will go virtual this year, Orca Media Group confirmed. TTM Travel Summit is an invitation-only event that brings together thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Maldives tourism. TTM Travel Summit is a part of TTM which is […]
The Honourable Aisha Shujune Muhammad, Justice of the Supreme Court of the Maldives, has been elected to the United Nations’ Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture and Other Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The elections were held in Geneva on Thursday. Justice Shujune won after competing with 19 other candidates for 12 seats. She […]