A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Yesterday, many Maldivians were shocked to see a missed call from a foreign number. While (unfortunately) some of you might have picked up the call out of curiosity, others were aware of the risks that these unknown numbers carry. But if you did pick up, should you be scared? Last year-end, Maldives police had warned […]
The Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo is feminine and powerful, just like you. A few sprays of this beloved bottle will add some spring to your hair, and your step. A fragrant bouquet of freesia, tuberose, and peony, is blended with orange peel and warm spices- A combination that is both pretty and playful. The water-less […]
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) operator of the Velana International Airport (VIA) is to lease lounge spaces in the New Seaplane Terminal Building (NSPT) at VIA to interested parties. The winning parties are required to set up and operate executive lounges on their own in accordance with MACL guidelines and instructions. Interested parties are […]
Auditor General Hassan Ziyath appoints the council members for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives. The council was appointed at the special ceremony held at Auditor General’s Office. With the Auditor General being the President of the council, under Article 37, (A5) of Maldives Chartered Accountants Act, the following members among the auditing […]
Maldives Opinion Network is a research data and analytics focused media that continuously collects opinions across the Maldives, whether it is what people think about brands, politics, current affairs, or everything that matters to you. Opening up polls for the most trending topics, Maldives Opinion Network aims to be a valued public opinion media enabling […]
According to a survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average income of a household in the Maldives is MVR 28,764. The survey indicates that there are 87,537 households in inhabited islands where 41,737 (48%) of households are in Male city while 54,808 households in atolls. The average income of households in […]
Ministry of Islamic Affairs has released a statement regarding the cancellation of Hajj proposal. The Ministry has announced the decision to provide refunds to the companies that make arrangements for Hajj pilgrims. The government of Saudi Arabia stated that due to the global pandemic, this year Hajj pilgrimage will only be allowed for residents of Saudi […]
The parliament is in the last stages of adopting a series of amendments to the Employment Act. The government had earlier in June 2019 submitted an amendment bill to bring some changes to the Employment Act. A joint committee of parliament (Economic Affairs and Social Affairs) reviewed the bill and proposed significant changes to the […]
Social housing dilemma has been a serious argument lately. Simply put, the issue is related to the distribution of housing units to righteous people. Governments campaigned housing scheme as their pivotal focus and several times they have almost reached a point of distribution; and yet, it never came to fruition. The public in numerous occasions […]