Author: Mohamed Reehaan

HighRise Maldives has announced the 5th edition of Vacations Expo is scheduled for late April this year. The organizer confirms this year’s Vacations Expo will be held from April 25 to 27 at the Central Park, Hulhumale’. The expo will be open for visitors from 16:00hrs to 18:00hrs and then again from 20:00hrs to 23:00hrs on the event dates. This year, Maldives Immigration, Japanese Embassy, Saudi Arabian Embassy, as well as Melsta Hospitals, Bangkok Hospital, Whale Submarine Maldives, and Crossroads Maldives are among the exhibitor highlights. Ace Travels Maldives earlier signed on as the event’s main sponsor, while Inner Maldives,…

Fenaka Corporation on Tuesday, April 23, reported that it had imported two generators to Kulhudhuffushi City to solve the power interruption issues. Fenaka confirmed via X that it had procured, commissioned and mobilized two 600-kilowatt generators to Kulhudhuffushi City for installation at the city’s powerhouse. With the two new generators added, Fenaka hopes the city’s persisting electricity outages since last Ramadan gets resolved permanently. Earlier, the city faced regular blackouts after the control modules of three out of the seven active generators fried due to a transformer malfunction. Fenaka regularly cut power from various locations of the city for one…

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has met with the Chairman of Dongfang Electric Li Jianhua and a senior delegation to discuss the work program on the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU). The Maldives government and Dongfang Electric signed the agreement with the aim to develop processing plants in Lh. Felivaru, Dh. Maadheli, and GDh. Fiyoari. During the meeting, Minister Shiyam emphasized the need for project designs that “focus on innovation, automation, and green energy”. The plans need to adhere to these to ensure the Maldives fisheries activities remain the “cleanest and greenest fishery” globally, the ministry…

In celebration of its 6th anniversary, Tree Top Hospital carried out a successful internal blood donation drive from April 21 to 22, 2024. The initiative, part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility, saw a strong turnout from team members, including senior management members. The aim of the initiative was to directly benefit the communities and people who receive treatment at the Tree Top Hospital by increasing the blood stocks. The initiative also ensures that blood is readily available for patients requiring transfusions. Tree Top Hospital also said any surplus blood collected beyond the immediate requirements will be donated…

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…