A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives’ first female Chief of Protocol of the Foreign Ministry, Ms Aishath Shaan Shakir has been appointed yesterday. Prior to her appointment, she served with distinction as the High Commissioner to Bangladesh. During her long career, she had served as the Joint Secretary of the Foreign Ministry, Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia, and Deputy High […]
The Human Rights Commission (HRCM) has stated yesterday that the body will not have sufficient funding to perform its obligatory duties, as per the 2021 state budget. In a Budget Committee hearing which took place yesterday, HRCM Commissioner Moomina Waheed stated that while the commission asked for an MVR 30 million budget, only MVR 24 […]
Tourism Minister, Dr Abdulla Mausoom will be attending and speaking at the TTM Travel Summit 2020. Other distinguished speakers at the event include Secretary General of MATI Ahmed Nazeer, Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives Mr Sunjay Sudhir, and Managing Director of MMPRC Thoyyib Mohamed. The summit will also be joined by a number of […]
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has revealed that the company is preparing to launch two new products to the market. MIFCO intends to launch the two new products—processed canned valhomas within 2 months period and dried coconut husk in the upcoming week. The organic, chemical-free coconut husk product is specially aimed for the agricultural sector […]
In the perfect timing for re-opening on December 1st, 2020, Kurumba Maldives has been awarded the following distinguished recognitions. A prestigious globally trusted Awards program, The World Luxury Hotel Awards, has announced Kurumba Maldives as the category winner in both continental and regional categories: Kurumba Maldives – Continent Winner in Luxury Family Hotel Veli Spa […]
As part of a men’s day promotion, ADK General Trading has announced discounts for lucky winners on their BadLab range of men’s care products. Customers can try their luck and visit Gtsnap or Ganna Mart to buy their BadLab products, and get a chance to win up to 10% off. The promotion began on 6th […]
The dollar revenue of the month of October for Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has decreased considerably compared to the previous month. Statistics published by MIRA on last Monday reveal that the authority earned USD 4.68 million. This is a reduction of USD 2.06 million in comparison of the month of September where the authority […]
The newcomer to compete in the First Division of Maldives, Super United Sports (SUS) has signed with four experienced international players. The players who have signed with the team for the upcoming season include Spain Forward Victor Munoz Rodriguez, Uzbekistan Goalkeeper Mirzokhid Mamatkhonov, Japanese Midfielder Eisuki Mohri and Yonezawa Atsushi. SUS’ new 26 years old […]
UAE-based luxury yacht and fibreglass boat manufacturer, Gulf Craft has announced an investment of around $300 million – $400 million (MVR 4.6 billion – MVR 6.1 billion) in the Maldives. Gulf Craft, which has a successful Maldivian Branch, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held yesterday with SAS E Construction Pvt Ltd […]