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COVID-19 pandemic

Moolee Offers Free Delivery of Essential Goods

Moolee Offers Free Delivery of Essential Goods

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Ooredoo Maldives’s E-commerce platform ‘Moolee’ has made new items available on its platform for free delivery to Male’ and Hulhumale’. Newcomers on Moolee include Horizon Fisheries providing Maandhoo Masdhalhu case ( Canned Tuna Chunks in Oil/Brine), supply MV B2B platform providing Enzi Tuna in Oil/Brine cases, Enzi Githeyomirus Sauce, Enzi Rihaakuru bottles, Taza Bottled water […]

Large Corporations or SMEs: Who is More Entitled For Stimulus Package?

Large Corporations or SMEs: Who is More Entitled For Stimulus Package?

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The government of Maldives has announced to release a stimulus package of MVR 2.5 billion for the sustainability of the economy amidst the global recession followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stimulus package includes MVR 1.55 billion ($100 million) in emergency loans for businesses to meet short-term working capital needs. As the funds are limited, […]

President Ratifies Bill to Postpone Local Council Elections

President Ratifies Bill to Postpone Local Council Elections

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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today ratified legislation (Act no. 03/2020) passed by Parliament on 29th April 2020, postponing elections for Local Councils and Women’s Development Committees (WDCs). These elections are being postponed in light of the ongoing pandemic, COVID-19. Due to the rapid spread of the virus, and due to the preventive measures enacted […]

COVID-19 Updates For 11th May

COVID-19 Updates For 11th May

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The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has reached 835 in Maldives, with 802 active cases, 30 recoveries, and 3 fatalities. Here are the latest updates of COVID-19 Announcements by HPA Additional 70 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Maldives. The new cases involve a 4-year old and 12 employees of ADK hospital. The first […]

Medtech Maldives Bids Lowest Price For Ventilators, STO Bids Highest

Medtech Maldives Bids Lowest Price For Ventilators, STO Bids Highest

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As per the requisition by the government to procure ventilators, it has been revealed that Medtech Maldives proposed the lowest price while STO bid the highest. Medtech Maldives proposed the lowest price for ventilators at MVR 288,914 each. For a total of MVR 14 million for 50 ventilators, Medtech Maldives was handed over the project […]

COVID-19 Updates For 10th May

COVID-19 Updates For 10th May

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The total of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has reached 835 in the Maldives, with 804 active cases, 28 recoveries, and 3 fatalities. Here are the latest updates of COVID-19. Announcements by HPA Two of the first cases of COVID-19 in Male’ city has fully recovered from the virus. A person from Addu, who initially tested […]

Medtech Maldives Imports 18 ICU Ventilators

Medtech Maldives Imports 18 ICU Ventilators

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Medtech Maldives has imported 18 ICU ventilators to the Maldives via Sri Lankan Airlines special charter flight today (10th May). As per the single source procurement policy, with the lowest bid proposed, Medtech Maldives was assigned the project to bring 50 ventilators for MVR 14 million. This project was handed to the company on 19th […]

Rise of Family Viber Groups – the Ultimate Source of News

Rise of Family Viber Groups – the Ultimate Source of News

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Amidst the anxiety and fear of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the usage of Viber has risen significantly. As many Maldivians have opted for family Viber groups to circulate the latest information and updates regarding the pandemic. According to Rakuten Viber, over the past few weeks, the number of group messages sent is 134% greater, […]

Dhiraagu Offers Bill Payment Assistance Amidst COVID-19

Dhiraagu Offers Bill Payment Assistance Amidst COVID-19

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Dhiraagu has implemented measures to help customers facing economic challenges by providing payment extensions and payment plans. Dhiraagu customers will be given bill payment extensions up to 2 months from the bill creation date. Dhiraagu customers will also be provided with payment extensions or payment plans upon request to help them if they are facing […]