A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
As Maldives is preparing to welcome the world from 15th July, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has revealed the international airlines resuming dates to Maldives. From July – Qatar Airways – Doha/Male’/Doha – 15th July to 24th October – Emirates – Dubai/Male’/Dubai – 16th July to 21st August – Etihad Airways – Abu Dhabi/Male’/Abu Dhabi […]
On June 25, Dhiraagu hosted a virtual seminar attended by more than 120 business decision-makers across the Maldives. The key theme of the webinar was how to navigate new business and operational challenges post COVID-19. As it is inevitable that the new normal is presenting us with all irrevocable challenges where technology and social shifts […]
Ooredoo Maldives announced that they are hosting a Webinar, in partnership with Huawei for business in the Maldives on how they can adapt to the New Normal with Technology. The webinar will be held on 6th July from 11am – 12pm. Ooredoo Maldives MD & CEO, Mr. Najib Khan will be giving an opening note, […]
The national carrier Maldivian is connecting Haa Dhaalu Atoll in the north and Addu Atoll in the south with direct flights. The airline has also resumed domestic operations in the country. Maldivian will operate 2 weekly flights: from Kulhudhuffushi City to Addu City every Thursday, and vice versa on Saturdays. The flights will make 20-minute […]
Maldives aviation sector will be key for tourism recovery, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Managing Director Thoyyib Mohamed said. Thoyyib highlighted that post COVID-19, travellers will have itchy feet taking long haul flights and transit flights. It will be a risk and travellers would prefer the alternative: chartered flights. Maldives is currently receiving […]
Education Ministry states schools are working very hard re-open next month as it is important to adjust schools to the new normal of life which came into place amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. The budget needed for the preparation of the schools when they resume sessions in the normal, have been received, states the Ministry. According […]
In a press conference, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated the upcoming six months of 2020 will be highly strenuous for the Maldivian economy. “The next six months will be very demanding. Not only for the expenditure of the state but also for the expenditure of the public. Huge difficulties will be faced by public businesses […]
With the reopening of borders, Maldives sets a new target to welcome 850,000 tourists in 2020. Speaking at the press conference held on 23rd June, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said that with the reopening of the borders, Maldives will be able to welcome tourists from July or August. “Some resorts have already said that they […]
Maldives local island tourism will recommence operations with guesthouses reopening from 1st August 2020, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih confirms. The Maldives will restart tourism and reopen borders for visitors from all nationalities from 15th July 2020. Tourists travelling to the Maldives will be provided a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival. Regular official updates on […]