A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, is extending an Abu Dhabi government grant worth AED18.4 million to the Maldivian government. The grant seeks to support the balance of payments in the Maldives, improve the overall economic situation in the country, and aid the Maldivian government in achieving its […]
Male, Maldives, 8 September 2017 – The Ministry of Health Maldives has been conferred Excellence in Public Health award by WHO South-East Asia Region. “The award is an acknowledgement of the significant achievements of the Ministry of Health. Maldives is on an accelerated journey to strengthen its health system. It has been making enormous contributions […]
The national basketball team secured its first international win in the ongoing U-16 South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) basketball championship defeating the Maldives 63-54 in Nepal, yesterday. The team started in the championship with two consecutive losses against Bangladesh and the host, Nepal. Bhutan lost its first match to Bangladesh 117-43. However, the team put […]
Motivational talk delivered by Dr. Tan Kwan Hong and co-speaker Mr. Muhammed Ali, entitled ‘Secrets to Unlocking Your Deepest Passion: How to Build Your Life Around Your Passion and Find Joy, Love and Fulfillment in Whatever You Do’, constituted a resounding success, to be broadcasted on multiple media channels. 04 September, 2017 – Dr. Tan Kwan […]
Blackstone Group LP may cash out from the Maldives, the tropical island chain known for its white-sand beaches and turquoise seascapes. The buyout firm is exploring options for seaplane operator Trans Maldivian Airways Pvt, including a possible sale, after receiving takeover interest in the company, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Blackstone is working […]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) — A North Korean delegation left for Male, the Maldives, on Saturday to attend a regional meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), the North’s state media reported. The delegation, led by the communist state’s Public Health Minister Jang Jun-sang, traveled to the capital of the Maldives to attend the 70th […]
It is the only one of its kind in the world Cheval Blanc Randheli resort in the Maldives is home to a dedicated Spa island with treatments from Guerlain – the only one of its kind in the world There’s nothing quite like going to a spa for some pampering and relaxation. But one spa […]
Dr Tan Kwan Hong and Mr Muhammed Ali answering questions from the audience. The Motivational Training was attended by more than 150 Government Officials and Professionals Civil Service Training Institute of Maldives recently held an inspiring talk on Tuesday, August 8th, 2017. The title of the lecture was ‘Secrets to Unlocking Your Deepest Passion: How […]
During a ceremony held in Ankara this morning, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Asim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and His Excellency Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has signed two Memoranda of Understanding between the Government of Maldives and the Government of Turkey. The MoUs that were signed were ‘Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation […]