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Isn’t it time to give the opportunity for our economy to stand on its feet?

Isn’t it time to give the opportunity for our economy to stand on its feet?

By MT Editor 4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on the avas.mv website on 1 March, 2017. Note that no author is mentioned. The following is a loose translation: Political upheavals as the main obstruction No fear of sacrificing the economy Responsible political actions needed “Tourism is very delicate. When a volcano erupts in a country and flights […]

Small businesses in the Maldives tourism industry in turmoil

Small businesses in the Maldives tourism industry in turmoil

By MT Editor 5 min read

The original Dhivehi article, by reporter Ahmed Abdullah Saeed, was published on the Mihaaru.com website on 20 February, 2017. The following is a loose translation: When I say small businesses in the tourism sector, what I mean is small businesses in the huge tourism industry.These days, if you want to develop a tourist resort you […]