Author: Mohamed Reehaan
Mirihi Island Resort announces the luxury resort’s Wellness Week, scheduled from April 22 to 27, 2024. The resort announced a slew of wellness activities with the help of visiting wellness facilitators. Guests and visitors are extended the chance to take part in yoga sessions ranging from Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha, Lyengar, and Yin Yoga with Mirihi Island Resort’s resident yogi Danushka. Besides yoga, the resort offers Tai Chi lessons with visiting instructor Suchan Hong, and Reiki Healing to reduce stress and improve relaxation led by Lia from Yoga Bliss with Lia. Additionally, the Wellness Week includes Water Aerobics, Healing Painting, and…
National airline, Maldivian announces it will begin direct flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka starting from Thursday, April 25, 2024. The fare for Male’-Colombo route starts at USD 165 per person, with weekly flights on every Thursdays and Saturdays. Maldivian allows a 30-kg baggage allowance for each passenger. Departure from Male’ to Colombo is scheduled at 19:35hrs with return scheduled at 22:35hrs. Additionally, Maldivian announced the passengers traveling on board its flight will receive various medical services from Nawaloka Hospital, including medical consultation, medical history evaluation, body-mass index (BMI) testing, vision testing, and consultation to clinical dietitian, dental checkups and laboratory…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has promoted the Maldives tourism industry, along with industry partners, at this year’s WTM Latin America (LATAM). The WTM LATAM, one of the largest B2B travel and tourism events in the Latin America, was held from April 15 to 17, 2024 in Brazil. The event attracts travel and tourism businesses, industry stakeholders, tour operators, travel agents and others involved in the Latin American and global tourism activities. MMPRC participated in the event to promote the Maldives as a top-of-the-mind tourist destination among Latin American and other tourist markets. Besides this, MMPRC and industry…
The cumulative total expenditure of the government reached MVR 10,765.4 million (MVR 10.8 billion) as of April 11, 2024. According to the Ministry of Finance, the cumulative total of state revenue inclusive of grants stood at MVR 10,031.7 million (MVR 10.03 billion) by the same review date. The overall balance for the period is a deficit of MVR 733.7 million. As of the review date, the cumulative total tax revenues reached MVR 8,355.7 million (MVR 8.4 billion) and the cumulative total of non-tax revenues reached MVR 1,630.0 million (MVR 1.6 billion). In the corresponding period last year, cumulative total of…
The ground breaking ceremony for the development of a new 50-bed regional hospital in Meemu atoll Muli was held on Saturday, April 20, 2024. At the ceremony, ground breaking for the new hospital was initiated by the State Minister of the Ministry of Health Ahmed Gasim and the Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) Abdulla Ziyad. The Meemu atoll capital consists a population of 1,000 locals. Muli is also the socio-economic hub in the atoll for the other islands. The current hospital building in Muli has become worn down over time, and is in need of…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) on Thursday, announced the participation window extension for ITB China 2024. According to MMPRC, the deadline to participate in one of the largest travel trade fairs in the Asia, has been extended until 13:00hrs on April 25, 2024. ITB China is a leading B2B trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, and will be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from May 27 to 29, 2024. Through participation, MMPRC aims to maintain destination momentum in the Chinese traveler market; which has bounced back to reclaim top source market…
Under the vision of Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in enhancing the domestic aviation industry and services, the management and operations of Laamu atoll Kadhdhoo Airport has been brought under Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) effective April 16, 2024. In accordance with the presidential decision, RACL will now become the 100% shareholder of Kadhdhoo Airport; one of the first domestic airports in the Maldives. Earlier on April 11, 2024, Maldives government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s CMCE towards upgrading Kadhdhoo Airport into an international one. RACL reports that is now locked in preparatory works for management takeover…
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed reportedly said the Maldives will soon have the option to settle import payments using Chinese renminbi (RMB). Reported by Chinese media Xinhua Net, the confirmation was made by the Maldives minister highlighting the island nation government’s objective to diversify its payment options. Minister Saeed reportedly said that adding an additional currency to settle payments would strengthen the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) against the US Dollar (USD) by 30 to 40% in the coming months. Additional to this, the minister announced plans by the government to introduce prominent e-wallets in the Maldives, including those…
According to the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC), the Hankede Integrated Tourism Development Project will feature a wide array of real estate establishments. While the groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held by MFMC on Monday, the physical works were officially inaugurated by the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan. The first-of-its-kind tourism initiative in the Maldives, Hankede will reportedly feature multiple types of real estate establishments ranging from 2 grand hotels, 2 deluxe hotels, 10 boutique hotels, 4 guesthouses, 64 serviced apartments, and 17 beach villas. This Addu City integrated tourism project will also feature other support…
Maldives state earned a total revenue of MVR 2.94 billion in March 2024, reports the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA). From the total earnings for the review month, MIRA said 119.67 million was earned in US dollars. Moreover, the total earnings in March 2024 was up 34.4% compared to the same month in 2023, during which earnings stood at MVR 2.19 billion. MIRA said this increment was mainly due to the increase in the collection of the following income sources; Bank Income Tax TGST Tourism Land Rent Non-resident Withholding Tax Additionally, payments related to the upcoming deadlines of Bank Income…