A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers to thank them for their vital work in educating young people worldwide during the challenges brought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The giveaway will open at 04.00 AM on 5 October and close at 03:59 on 8 October […]
The popular resort chain Soneva celebrates its 25th anniversary today! On this day 25 years ago, the opening of Soneva Fushi created a whole new concept in the Maldives, called “Intelligent Luxury”. Soneva was founded by Sonu Shivdasani and Eva Malmström Shivdasani in 1995. In 2012, the Shivdasanis sold the Six Senses and Evason branded […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has launched “Nukuraanama Unikuramaa” campaign, aimed to deregister businesses which are not currently undertaking any business activities and to identify and deregister business that meets the criteria for Goods and Services Tax (GST) deregistration. From businesses registered for GST at MIRA, majority submitted GST nil return while some did not […]
The island nation of Maldives marks the tourism industry’s 48th Anniversary on 3rd October and after 2 years, the popular destination will be celebrating Tourism Golden Jubilee. Behind the successful industry are many hardworking people. Here are the pioneers of the Maldives tourism industry and their golden words regarding the industry and its future. Mohamed […]
Dhiraagu the leading digital service provider in the Maldives has signed an agreement with Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) allowing customers to make payments conveniently via DhiraaguPay. As part of the company’s drive to contribute towards a cashless economy, the payment partner agreement was signed at a ceremony held today at MIRA together with Dhiraagu’s […]
MINISO is a Japanese-inspired lifestyle product retailer, offering high-quality household goods, cosmetics and food at affordable prices. Founded by CEO Ye Guofu, MINISO has opened more than 4,200 stores in over 80 countries and regions since 2013, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, UAE, India, and Mexico. The Maldives outlet of MINISO opened this year. Bowl It can be used in a microwave oven and […]
On 3rd October, national airline operator Island Aviation and Addu International Airport (AIA ) signed an agreement to commence seaplane operations between Addu City and Huvadhu Atoll. Speaking at the contract signing ceremony held at Addu City, Island Aviation Managing Director highlighted the company’s effort to increase the benefit of tourism to different corners of […]
GDP of the Maldives has declined by 51.6% in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019 according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The statistics reflect that public administration sector has the largest percentage share of 19.3% in GDP while the second-largest sector is Real Estate with 14.4% followed by the transportation and communication sector […]
Little Buddy Talentz -an online creative platform to give all creative youngsters in the age group of 2.5 years to 18 years the chance to showcase their talent on a global level. Little Buddy Talentz is open for participants from anywhere in the Maldives. The online platform gives a chance to youngsters from any part […]