A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Awaiting the arrival of the peak tourist season of the country, Velana International airport, the main airport of Maldives has unveiled three new departure gates plus expansion to the baggage carousels. These new facilities were unveiled at a special ceremony held at the airport on Wednesday, 25 October. The newly developed facilities were inaugurated by […]
In order to develop an airport in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, 15 Hectares of land will be reclaimed from the islands pond and sea area, according to MTCC. Managing Director of MTCC Mr Ibrahim Ziyath stated that the project will commence soon. He also added that currently, other preparations related to the project are going on, such […]
Hotels and Resorts Construction Pvt. Ltd (HRC) signs as the main platinum and Gala sponsor of Maldives Investment Forum 2017 (MIF), which is to be held in Dubai on 18th December 2017. Chairman Mr Ali Janah signed the documents on behalf of HRC and Minister Mr Mohamed Saeed signed on behalf of Ministry of Economic […]
TTM Supplier Expo has been announced as part of the much awaited Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2018. The Expo is aimed to create a world-class platform for industry players to engage and connect with suppliers. Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) is to be held from the 1st to 3rd May 2018. TTM Supplier Expo is set […]
Dhiraagu launched a special promotion for Dhiraagu TV customers on October 24, during a special event held at Dhiraagu Head Office. This promotion was launched jointly by Mr Ahmed Maumoon, Dhiraagu Director of Business Development and Mr Sushil Singh, Director of Business Development South Asia, Sony Pictures Networks (SPN). This promotion is open to all […]
MTCC’s Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger, Mahaa Jarraafu has docked at Kulhudhuffushi port on the evening of 25th October 2017. According to MTCC, “Mahaa Jarraafu” has entered the harbour area and will soon be starting land reclamation for Kulhudhuffushi Airport. CEO of MTCC, Mr Ibrahim Ziyath stated that the project will be starting in November and that it […]
Photo: Allied Insurance A prestigious award of Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) was presented to Ayady Takaful at the ‘2nd IFSSA Awards Night’. The 2nd IFFSA awards night was held on the 24th October 2017 in Sri Lanka, following the conclusion of the 2nd Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia Conference which was held […]
Dhiraagu becomes the Title Partner of Maldivian Idol Season 3. The signing ceremony which took place today at Dhiraagu Head Office, Dhiraagu CEO and Managing Director Ismail Rasheed signed an agreement with PSM Managing Director Ibrahim Khaleel. At the signing ceremony, Dhiraagu CEO Ismail Rasheed noted that they are participating as a Title Partner for […]
Small and Medium Enterprise businesses (SME) are increasingly considered the engine for economic growth and fortune creation. With the right kind of support, SMEs can spark a new surge of progress, especially for upcoming economies. SME development is considered a key element and a measure for equitable economic development and for strengthening the competitiveness and […]