A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, while the total population in the Maldives has reached 557،426, the percentage of the population living in the capital city Male` stands at 40.8%. The statistics reveal that there are 6 regional hospitals throughout the island nation. From a total of 16 airports, there are 4 international airports. […]
Minister of Finance, Honorable Ibrahim Ameer stated that it is essential to continue the development projects to recover from the current conditions due to COVID-19 despite the advice from World Bank. According to a report released by World Bank on the economic condition in South Asia, the current measures taken by the Maldivian government would […]
Following President Solih’s announcement to develop 8000 tourist beds in Addu, tourism zones have been allotted and approved by the President to develop local tourism in Addu. As such, Addu City Council, with direct supervision of the Ministry of Tourism, is undertaking this project of leasing lands for development and operation of Guest Houses and […]
Creative Tuna is a multidisciplinary creative design agency based in the ever-sunny Maldives with over a decade of experience. The studio is a part of Orca Media Group. Creative Tuna is a design studio with a passion for images and words with the exceptional ability to turn them into an exquisite reflection of an idea. […]
Ooredoo today launched SuperNet Fixed Broadband services at B. Dharavandhoo, offering a wide range of fixed broadband packages with exciting speeds up to 100 mbps. “During a time where all services, education and everyday activities has transformed to digital means, it is extremely important to have access to quality internet services. Today, we are excited […]
If you’re familiar with the ADK group of companies and are looking for high-quality optometric services and optical products, you’re in luck! iWear has introduced staff benefits for ADK Group staff. The staff can get 8% off from their purchase in iWear and their family and friends can enjoy 4% off from their purchase. Established […]
On 2nd January 2019, marking the first month of the current administration, the Government said that it has delivered 56 pledges out of the 67 pledges earmarked for this period – an achievement rate of 84 per cent. For its first 100 working days which culminates on 27th March 2019, the Government of Maldives earmarked […]
Noku Maldives has welcomed Manoharan Mannarlingam (Mano) as their new General Manager. Born and raised in Singapore, Mano knew hospitality was the career for him while working part-time in Boulevard Hotel during his school holidays. He enjoyed his time engaging with locals and sharing about Singapore with foreign guests. When it came to further his studies, […]
State Electric Company Ltd (STELCO) has grabbed two awards at the 11th Asia’s Best Employer Branding Awards 2020. The company won the Dream Companies to Work for Award, and to STELCO’s Managing Director Hassan Mughnee was awarded the Emerging Leader of the Year. Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards’ are hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, […]