Author: Mohamed Reehaan
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) is seeking a technical consultant for the design and construction of its new office building, to be developed at Hulhumale’ Phase I. In an announcement, MMA said it was currently in the process of constructing a new office building in Hulhumale’ Phase I and was seeking the services of an experienced consultant with relevant expertise to provide consultancy for the design and construction phase of the new building. MMA requests interested parties to register for bidding by submitting their Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to [email protected] before 11:00hrs on April 10, 2025. Registered bidders,…
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) announces its latest high-profile partnership towards heightened destination promotion efforts; this time, the Maldives tourism board has partnered with big league cricket team Mumbai Indians. Touted as the most successful and valuable cricket team from India, Mumbai Indians will act as a key and strategic ally in boosting destination visibility as the team has selected Maldives as the Official Tourist Destination Partner for the upcoming 2025 cricket season. This is also the first-ever of its kind for Visit Maldives in India, reinforcing the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening its presence in one…
Maldivian, the flagship carrier of the Maldives has announced the launch of its all-new Premium Economy experience for travelers on all domestic routes. According to Maldivian, the all-new Premium Economy will be available starting from April 13, 2025. The new offering, Maldivian added, is designed to enhance convenience and comfort. Travelers can now begin booking seats in the Premium Economy and enjoy a wide range of additional benefits, including 25kgs of baggage allowance, one complimentary date change and priority check-in at the airport ensuring smoother and more efficient travel experience. Maldivian further confirmed that for flights originating from Male’, passengers…
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing island of its kind in the Maldives, announces its 2025 Easter theme; “A Gentle Renewal”. This year’s theme draws inspiration from the Lesser Grass Blue Butterfly, commonly found in the Maldives, which symbolizes joy and harmony within nature. The Easter festival at the resort will run from April 11 to 21, 2025 where guests of all ages will have the opportunity to “embark on a journey of self-discovery.” Daily Easter programming at the resort island include wellbeing activities, culinary experiences, fitness and sports, ocean adventures and other similar activities. Besides this, kids will have several…
The Maldives government on Monday has appointed the new Registrar of Companies. The Minister of Economic Development, Mohamed Saeed, in a post on X had congratulated the new appointment, Mariyam Shamma Ismail who succeeds outgoing Mariyam Visam. Shamma completed her Bachelor of Laws from the University of West of England (UWE). She was the Consumer Ombudsman in 2021 and before that she was the legal consultant at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. Her other professional responsibilities included the Director of Legal and Policy Affairs at the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) and the Registrar at the Supreme…
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has participated in the International Media Marketplace (IMM) 2025, held in Berlin, Germany on March 3, 2025. MMPRC showcased the offerings of Maldives tourism industry to top tier journalists and media representatives at this travel trade fair. IMM is the leading global networking event connecting the travel industry with editors, journalists, broadcasters and influencers. Organized by Travemedia, the event offers exhibitors a chance to connect with and build partnerships with travel trade professionals from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. MMPRC’s participation at the event is aligned with the tourism board’s strategy to…
The Registrar of Companies, Mariyam Visam has resigned from her position at the Ministry of Economic Development. She confirmed her resignation to local media ‘Sun’ Online on Tuesday, and the outlet had quoted she resigned to pursue a career in the private sector. Visam, who was appointed as the Registrar of Companies in 2014, holds a Bachelors Degree in Marketing Management from Northumbria University, England and a Masters Degree in Business Economics from the University of Queensland, Australia. Before she was appointed as the Registrar of Companies, she was the Director General of Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) where she…
Maldivian, the national carrier of the island nation, has flown its widebody Airbus A-330 flights to Cochin and Trivandrum, India to cater to rising demands. Managing Director of Maldivian, Ibrahim Iyas said the airline observed significant demand for outbound travels on Sunday, due to which it roped in the A-330 for operations. Cochin and Trivandrum are considered the most frequented destinations by Maldivians for medical trips. Outbound travel of locals have increased currently owing to school holidays. “We operated the A-330 on Sunday exclusively, since there was sufficient traffic requiring the aircraft’s operation,” Iyas commented. Maldivian usually brings in its…
The Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen on Wednesday said the government is geared up to launch commercial helicopter service in March 2025. The ministry made announcement for interest parties to submit proposals to provide commercial helicopter service earlier on August 5, 2024. Speaking to state-run Public Service Media (PSM), Ameen said the government is expected to sign with the helicopter operator in the next 10 days. “By March next year, commercial helicopter services will commence in the Maldives,” he commented. According to the minister, feasibility survey for the initiative was conducted under the instructions of British Civil…
Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said the changes proposed to the Foreign Currency Bill will increase US Dollar circulation in the Maldives banking system beyond previous estimates. The foreign exchange regulation that took effect on October 1 requires tourist establishments to exchange a fixe amount of USD per tourist in local banks. Resorts are required to exchange USD 500 per tourist from the revenue generated for the total monthly tourist arrivals. However, tourism stakeholders said the fixed USD exchange requirement, regardless of the average daily rate (ADR), duration of stay, the age of guests or special offers, is…