Author: Mohamed Reehaan
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced the expert speakers for the debut edition of the Maldives Maritime Conference. With the conference scheduled for March 06, 2024, at the Villa Nautica resort, MPL has announced two top-level officials Spain will be included in the panel of expert speakers. MPL announced the inclusion of Eva María Pérez García, the Innovation Promotion Director of Fundación Valencia Port and Raúl Cascajo Jiménez, the Head of Environmental Policies at Valencia Port Authority as the expert speakers. The Maldives Maritime Conference 2024 is held in collaboration with Villa Nautica as the hosting partner, State Trading Organization…
State Electric Company (STELCO) has announced expanding the infrastructure of Kaafu atoll Gulhi powerhouse. Besides an extension of the powerhouse premises, STELCO reports it has installed an additional power generator to cater to the rise in demand and consumption of electricity; especially during Ramadan. With the generator commissioned and installed, the power output capacity of Gulhi has increased from 1,008 kilowatts to 1,184 kilowatts. The utility provider has been pushing forward several positive new changes in order to ease the convenience of customers. Moreover, Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the electricity and water bills will be capped…
Dhiraagu has achieved the “Maldives’ Broadband Telecom Company of the Year” titled at the 2024 Asian Telecom Awards. The Asian Telecom Awards recognizes outstanding achievements within the South Asian region’s telecommunication industry. The accolade bestowed to Dhiraagu recognizes the company’s efforts in expanding and enhancing the Maldives’ telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Dhiraagu has also been successful in addressing the geographical challenges of the country while ensuring high-speed mobile and internet connectivity. “We are honoured to receive the Maldives’ Broadband Telecom Company of the Year award at the Asian Telecom Awards 2024,” said Ismail Rasheed, the CEO and Managing Director of…
Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has issued a directive on disbursing Ramadan allowances to employees on Sunday, March 03, 2024. According to the PCB, as per the amendment to Article 4 of the Act No: 2/2008 (Employment Act), all Muslim employees are subject to a Ramadan allowance of MVR 3,000. For individuals employed under multiple employers, they are subject to this allowance from the main employer; with the rest of the employers refraining from disbursing the allowance. In addition to this, employees on paid leave (on scholarships) or on no-pay leaves at the time when Ramadan commences, will not be…
The Deputy of the Indian High Commission in the Maldives Mayank Singh met with officers of Maldives Customs Service. He met with the 30 officers of Customs who will be attending the “Intelligence, Information and Investigation” training organized by the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN). The training program will be held from March 04, to 08, 2024 at Faridabad, India.
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) will be acquiring a new vessel with the capacity of storing 3,000 metric tons, in a bid to enhance exporting capacity. The new vessel is scheduled to arrive in the Maldives in March, and will berth at Kooddoo upon arrival. MIFCO aims to resolve capacity limitations faced by Maldivian fishers, and subsequently expand exportation opportunities to drive up the fishing economy and market the Maldivian products in new areas; including tapping into potential European markets. Muaz Ali, the General Manager of MIFCO noted the corporation’s efforts to establish high-value foreign markets for Maldivian fish. To…
Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has announced fee cuts at waste transfer stations within the Greater Male’ region. WAMCO said the revised pricing structure will be effective from March 01, 2024 onward. Private waste disposal vehicles utilizing facilities with weighbridges is now priced at USD49 per ton, and for state facilities, the fee is now at USD173 per ton based on the weight of the disposed garbage. Additionally, WAMCO said all users; private and state entities, as well as affiliated companies, will now be charged a service fee of USD 9.7 per vehicle visit to the WAMCO waste site.
SO/ Maldives’ Island Coutuer has announced the Grand Opening Party. This much anticipated event of the season titled “An Invite to the Front Row” is scheduled for March 23, 2024. The Grand Opening Party will be a “sensory feast” that combines the fashion-forward statements, avant-garde design, culinary excellence, artistic flair, exclusive wellness retreats, and a musical journey. The highlights include one of the first international fashion shows taking place in the Maldives, for which the Island Couture will transform into an oceanfront runway to showcase the latest swimwear collection debut by Milin. SO/ Maldives has also partnered with Riffath, one…
Minister of Health Dr. Abdulla Khaleel on Thursday, February 29, 2024, confirms the air ambulance services will officially commence on Friday, March 01, 2024. According to the minister, the service initially will commence between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The minister made the announcements while speaking at a press conference held on Thursday afternoon, where he provided details of the ministry’s achievements falling within the Hafthaa-14 (Week-14) roadmap initiated by the President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Dr. Khaleel said that two air ambulances will be used at the initial stage; a domestic plane and a seaplane. He further stressed on the…
China Eastern Airlines resumed direct flights from Kunming to Velana International Airport (VIA) on Wednesday evening, February 28, 2024. The resumption flight was welcomed with a water salute by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal and the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Wang Lixin attended VIA to greet the new arrivals on Wednesday evening. With the resumption of China Eastern, tourist arrivals from the country are expected to boost in numbers in 2024. Meanwhile, China remains as the top source market to the Maldives with over 50,000 arrivals as of February 26, 2024.