A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Ministry of Economic Development has publicised a notice to foreign parties engaging in business projects to comply with applicable government policies. This Ministry states that it has been receiving complaints of foreign parties soliciting and engaging in activities that have not been approved under Law No. 25/79 (Law on Foreign Investment). FDI Policy, enacted […]
President Abdulla Yameen and Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak during the official welcome ceremony held in front of the Republic Square in Male. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen on Wednesday praised Malaysia as a reliable and steadfast supporter of the Maldives and expressed hopes to see investments from Malaysia in the future. He made the […]
President Abdulla Yameen (C) speaks at the Business Leaders Forum during his first state visit to China. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The Maldives would always welcome foreign investments and the best time to invest in the archipelago is now, proclaimed president Abdulla Yameen on Thursday in China. Yameen and first lady Fathimath Ibrahim is currently on a […]
President Abdulla Yameen speaks at the National Youth Awards 2017. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Loans are a vital necessity to develop and improve the state of the nation, declared President Abdulla Yameen on Sunday. Speaking at the Youth Awards ceremony held at Dharubaaruge convention centre, the president responded to the opposition’s criticism of the government’s policy […]
Promotional poster for the Maldives Investment Forum 4th Edition to be held in Dubai on December 18, 2017. The fourth Maldives Investment Forum is to be held in Dubai on December 18 and will include the tourism sector this year. The forum previously scheduled for Qatar will now be held in Dubai’s International Convention and […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 19th April 2017. The following is a loose translation: – huge increments in the first quarter – big brands on resort management on the rise – contrasts in what’s been said and the real story Would tycoons leave their money where they have no confidence? […]