Author: Mohamed Reehaan

Authentic Maldives, run under the Business Center Corporation (BCC), has announced that it will be expanding its corporate footprint with two new outlets opened outside the Greater Male’ region. BCC’s Head of Outreach, Ibrahim Ziyau confirmed that the corporation is committed to expand its footprint across the Maldives to allow local artisans and craftspeople to showcase and profit from their talent. Ziyau added that BCC was currently in the works to open two new outlets, one in Alifu Alifu atoll Thoddoo and the other in Noonu atoll Maafaru. Before these two, an Authentic Maldives outlet will be opened at the…

Maldives Ministry of Tourism has extended the deadline for the nomination of Maldives Tourism Awards until July 31. The Tourism Awards is conferred to acknowledge milestone achievements, notable contributions, and services of tourism industry stakeholders including individuals, corporations, organizations, and others. The ministry earlier announced that awards will be conferred under 56 distinct categories in the 2023 edition of the awards. A special judging panel has been already formed for the cause. Earlier, the ministry announced nomination deadline until July 16. The announcement and subsequent window for nomination was opened earlier in June. The ministry said it extended the deadline…

The Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) Shahid Ali has assured the company’s employees will be able to live in the housing flats developed in Hulhumale’ Phase II by August’s end. According to the head honcho of MPL, all the ongoing works in the three housing towers will be completed by the following month’s end. He made the confirmation on Saturday, July 15. Besides the assurance of possible August handover, MPL CEO also claimed employees will not be charged monthly rent from the flats from the date of their residency until the end of 2023. Right now, the…

The Maldives on Sunday, July 16, welcomed the country’s one millionth tourist arrival for 2023. This year’s millionth arrival was Anton Pavlov, a British national who arrived on British Airways flight BA061 on Sunday morning. Upon arrival, Pavlov and his family was escorted to the event area with a cultural performance and were welcomed by senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), and Maldives Immigration. While the Maldives has achieved its millionth arrival target in July this year, it had achieved the target in August last year; indicating…

The national carrier, Maldivian, has announced its decision to increase flights to Noonu atoll Maafaru and Lhaviyani atoll Madivaru. According Island Aviation Services (IAS), the operator of Maldivian Airlines, flights to the routes will increase from July 20 onwards. IAS said that flights to the routes are increasing owing to growing demands to the locations. Direct flights from Male’ to Maafaru and Madivaru and return flights to Male’ are scheduled everyday, added IAS. Maldivian currently operates one direct flight per day to these destinations. Maldivian increases its direct flights to various domestic airports based on the demand, which is the…

The Maldives Ministry of Tourism reports that the island nation will be welcoming its one millionth tourist arrival on Sunday, July 16. According to the ministry, the Maldives is expected to welcome the country’s millionth tourist arrival for the year sometime during Sunday early noon. As is the custom for the Maldives government and the premier tourist board, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to celebrate such significant arrival milestones, the arrival of the one millionth tourist to the Maldives this year is expected to be celebrated in similar fashion. The Ministry of Tourism reported that the ministry along…

The Raajje-Transport Link (RTL) ferry services began operating in Zone 5 of the second phase of the “Integrated National Public Ferry Network Project”. Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), the operator of the RTL service, confirmed commencing the trial period of ferry services in Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls on July 13, 2023. MTCC said that the ferry service will be provided free of charge until Wednesday, July 19. This initiative aims to familiarize customers with the ferry schedule and give them opportunity to experience the service. MTCC hoped that this free-trial period will encourage customers to utilize the…

The Maldives government has awarded the contract of land reclamation in three local islands to Capital Marine and Construction Private Limited; an Indian contractor, for regional airport development projects. Under the agreement, Capital Marine and Construction Private Limited will execute land reclamation projects in Sh. Bilehfahi, B. Thulhaadhoo, and Th. Vilufushi; with a combined project total of MVR 654 million. The Director General of Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (MNPHI) Fathimath Shana Farooq signed the agreement on behalf of the government while Capital Marine’s Managing Director Sivaraj Manivannan signed on behalf of the contractor. Capital Marine was registered…

Hard Rock Cafe’ Maldives, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock International have teamed up with its global brand ambassador, football legend Lionel Messi to launch the new “Made For You by Leo Messi” chicken sandwich. The new ‘Milanese Style’ chicken sandwich which bears the football star’s name, is inspired by one of his favorite dishes growing up. Hard Rock Cafe’ Maldives reports the new sandwich’s announcement is perfectly timed with Messi’s historic entrance into Major League Soccer in South Florida, home to the iconic Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “I’m thrilled to bring the…

Tami superstar Rajinikanth has arrived in the Maldives for what seems to a mini-vacation ahead of his 2023 outing’s release. The thespian is now gearing up to release his flick for 2023, ‘Jailer’ which will release in theaters on August 10. Shooting for the movie wrapped up last month, and is currently in post-production. Endearingly called “Thalaivar” (translation: Leader), the South Indian acting juggernaut was spotted in front of the plane as he was donned in a grey pant, blue t-shirt, and carried a black bag. The iconic Tamil actor, who arrived on SriLankan Airlines was announced with anticipation while…