A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Marriott International is to open Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, the first of Westin Resorts to be launched in Maldives. Set in central Baa Atoll, the resort is being developed on the island of Miriandhoo. Scheduled to open in February 2019, the island is accessible by a 40-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport or a […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc first sold their shares to the public in 1980. In 1984, they went for the second round of shares and now the company is preparing to sell their shares for a third time under a rights issue. During their 2016 annual general meeting, MTCC split every 10 shares into […]
On the occasion of World Post Day, Maldives Post has introduced “Pik Post” with self-service facilities. These new services were introduced by Home Minister Mr Azleen Ahmed and in his speech he highlighted on the developments brought about in the postal services by Maldives Post. He also stated that for a country where e-commerce is […]
Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced that they are to expand their seaplane operations with 5 more aircrafts expected to enter into service soon. “Maldivian will take delivery of a new DH-6 Twin Otter aircraft next month. Three more similar aircraft would enter into service early 2018.” Abdul Haris, Managing Director of Island Aviation Services […]
Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) has endorsed Corporate Maldives Gold 100 Gala 2017 which is due to be held at Bandos Island Resort and Spa in February 2018. Corporate Maldives has been actively recruiting nominations for GOLD 100 which will be a list of leading 100 companies of the Maldives in 2017. The deadline for […]
Mr. Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, President of MATATO Maafushi Island will be hosting the Award Night for Dhiraagu Presents Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition on 30th October 2017. More than 90 nominees are competing in 12 categories, where for the first time, MATATO is bringing a platform exclusively for Guesthouses, to recognize and display the innovative […]
A mobile wallet service was launched by Dhiraagu at a ceremony held in Hotel Jen, Male’. “Dhiraagu Pay” was officially launched by Minister of Finance Mr Ahmed Munawar. During his speech, he stated that it is an essential service in the Maldives and that it is a vision to see Maldives as a nation that […]
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced that they are to take part at the Outbound Travel Roadshow 2018, Middle East. OTR is a pure B2B meet, where leading tour agents and tour operators as buyers who do outbound travel. The Buyer data is reviewed and the most potential buyers for […]
Dhiraagu has appointed Maldivian no. 1 fly boarder Ibrahim Hussein commonly known as Ibbadey as their brand ambassador at their Youth Fest held in Villimale on the 7th of October 2017. Ibbadey has been extremely active in promoting flyboarding in the Maldives including actively taking part in international flyboarding tournaments. Looking at his participation in […]