A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has signed MoU with Kulhudhufushi Council under the initiative ‘HDC beyond Hulhumalé’. The initiative brings forward 23 years of experiences in the planning and development of a smart & green city, thereby contributing knowledge across other regions of the Maldives. HDC aims to support integrated planning efforts in urban development among […]
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has today donated 300 clear face masks to the Ministry of Education, to distribute to children with hearing impairments and their teachers across the country. The donation was formally handed over to the Minister of Education Dr Aishath Ali, by ARC’s Executive Committee Member Mr Muruthala Moosa. Children with […]
ADK General Trading launched the Ganna Mart App on 17th August 2020, offering customers convenient, safe shopping experience. Featuring live tracking and delivery slots, the Ganna Mart App offers products in various categories including Baby Care, Beverages, Cosmetics, Food & Cooking essentials, Adults Only, Health Care, Household & Kitchen and Snacks. An important service especially during […]
Bata has introduced a Clearance Sale at Bata Male Square. Customers can enjoy discounts up to 70% Off! Products for sale include men’s office shoes and casual shoes; women’s dress shoes, heels, block heels, ballet flats and slippers. From a one-man cobblers’ operation in 1894, the Bata Shoe Company has grown to become one of […]
According to the latest statistics by Maldives Immigration, 18,867 tourists have arrived in the Maldives, since the border reopened in July. During the month of September, Maldives welcomed 9538 tourists, majority from Russia which was 2065 arrivals. This is followed by UAE with 1029 arrivals and the United States with 935 arrivals. Maximum arrivals on […]
Bar2000, the trending Slovenian coffee brand in the Maldives has launched a photo contest on Instagram, on the occasion of International Coffee Day celebrated on the first of October each year. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the coffee culture of the local community, which has been an integral part of the Maldivian […]
Bikini babe: Billie Faiers proved she’d had no trouble snapping straight back into shape as she shared a series of sizzling bikini snaps from her holiday in The Maldives She welcomed her second child less than a year ago. Yet Billie Faiers proved she’d had no trouble snapping straight back into shape as she shared a […]
A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said the discussions centred around strengthening of the development partnership between India and the Maldives and enhancing defence and security cooperation. (File | PTI) NEW DELHI: Dr Mohamed Asim, Foreign Minister and special envoy of the President of Maldives, met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday […]
NEW DELHI: Amidst growing speculation of a chill in relations between New Delhi and the Maldives, its minister of foreign affairs, Dr Mohamed Asim, arrived in New Delhi Wednesday as a Special Envoy of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. Accompanied by Foreign Secretary Ahmed Sareer and Joint secretary Aishath Azeema, Asim is expected to meet […]