A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Hour of Code which takes place globally each year during the Computer Science Education Week, from December 7th to 13th will be taking place across the Maldives again. This year, Hour of Code at Hour of Code Maldives is set to be bigger, reaching all corners of the country. The event will be held on […]
As part of the bank’s community support programme, Bank of Maldives (BML) has donated five computer systems to the state orphanage in Villimale, Kuda Kudhinge Hiyaa. The computers will be used by the children at the centre to continue online learning during this period. “We are pleased to make this donation to Kudakudhinge Hiya to […]
Popular cafe’ and speciality coffee roaster, Meraki has placed on the list of 50 Best Coffee Shops in Asia by the Big 7 Travel Guide. Meraki placed 25th on the list, making it one of the best coffee shops in South Asia, ranked even higher than countries such as Sri Lanka. The closest competitor in […]
Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) has announced that preparations are ongoing for vaccination against COVID-19. In the press conference held last night, HEOC spokesperson Dr Nazla Rafeeq said that a national steering committee has been formed for the preparations. She said that four effective vaccines against the virus have been observed and it is expected […]
Ooredoo Maldives has announced its partnership with Maldives Islamic Bank, enabling instalment payment services to customers for handsets and accessories via MIB Ujaalaa Dhiriulhun (UD) financing facility. This partnership with MIB enables the smart financing option to acquire handsets to Ooredoo customers and customers of other networks with a MIB UD facility to purchase handsets […]
Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has signed a framework agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the development of the Olympic stadium in Hulhumale’. In September 2019, Minister of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement with CMEC during an official trip to China. The agreement indicates that CMEC has to complete the research […]
Coco Chic is currently offering a flash promo on selected services, running until the 27th of November. Customers are eligible to receive a 10% discount on a number of hair care services and treatments. Revive your locks with Keratin Complex, or set things straight with a Brazilian Blowout. If you’re feeling like a more dramatic […]
An investigation has been launched into an MVR 8 million corruption scandal discovered within Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). In a tweet by MPL Chairman Mohamed Zaki (Nazaki Zaki), it was stated that the corruption took place in relation to fuel trade transactions. MPL has today issued a press statement regarding the matter. In the statement, […]
The Coffee Shrub is launching the first-ever inclusive cafe’ in the Maldives, with the aim of creating a space where people of all ability levels feel welcome. The launching event of the inclusive café will be held this afternoon at 2 pm, to be inaugurated by Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) […]