Author: Mohamed Reehaan
The Maldives cabinet has decided to establish a Maldivian embassy in Turkey. During a press conference held at the President’s Office on Sunday evening, December 10, the Under Secretary of Public Policy Mohamed Firzul said that the decision to open an embassy in Turkey is part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s discussions during his first official visit abroad to Turkey since his presidential inauguration. Firzul added that the embassy would be opened in the Turkish capital, Ankara. “In his decision to open an embassy in Turkey, [President Muizzu] has emphasized crucial factors. One of them is to further strengthen the…
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) have successfully onboarded as the new participants of Favara – the Maldives Instant Payment System. The move aims on strengthening and expanding the digital payment system in the Maldives. This development follows completion of a rigorous pilot testing phase and the fulfillment of all necessary requirements by both BOC and MCB. The integration of these banks into the Favara platform aims to offer customers with fast, convenient, and secure payment services. Effective Monday, December 11, customers of both BOC and MCB Maldives can gain access to a comprehensive suite of…
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has assured there were no obstacles to import general goods to the Maldives. The minister said via X that the international countries with consistent trade ties with the Maldives, prioritizes their business transactions to the country. He further said the export policies and supply of perishables and foods from international destinations, is subject to regular revisions. “President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu prioritized establishing food security for Maldivians since the beginning of his campaign until official assumption of office. God willing, we will succeed in the efforts with a sustainable and comprehensive solution,”…
Ooredoo Maldives has reopened limited slots for its hotly anticipated “Fun Run” on December 22, 2023. Ooredoo Maldives said that it opened the opportunity with “limited slots” upon the request of enthusiastic participants in droves. With over 5,000 registrations already, the event welcomes participants of all ages, featuring “inflatable obstacles” and vibrant color events. Besides this, a drone race would is slated for the morning on the event day; in a move to set apart this year’s Fun Run. This is also the first time a drone race would be held in the Maldives so far. Fun Run kits are…
ADK Hospital hosted its 11th edition of Employee Performance Awards, held at Ghiyasuddin International School on December 8, Friday. More than 100 ADK Hospital employees were awarded for their contribution and performance from 10 distinct categories. The awards included Excellent Performer’s Award, High Performers with 100% Attendance, High Performer’s Award, and the Long Service Awards. Top Awards Categories Five Silver Performance Awards: with a cash reward of MVR 7,500 Five Gold Performance Awards: with a cash reward of MVR 10,000 Employee of The Award: cash prize of MVR 15,000 The top prize categories also included plaques and certificates for the…
The Parliament’s Budget Review Committee has approved an MVR 49.8 billion state budget for 2024, with the inclusion of an additional MVR 306 million. The committee members convened for a meeting Thursday, last week, where the budget was approved unanimously by all of its members. The Ministry of Finance at first proposed a budget of MVR 49.5 billion for the upcoming year. At the committee review phase, Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) observed the most notable revision; with its proposed allocation increased by an additional MVR 249 million, bringing the annual total from MVR 8.6 billion to MVR 8.9 billion.…
Taxis heading to Velana International Airport (VIA) have been permitted to stop at the domestic terminal. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) announced the change will be implemented effective December 11, 2023 to facilitate arrivals and departures using the domestic terminal. Previously, taxis from Male’ City and Hulhumale’ had to stop near the international terminal. Although taxis have been permitted to stop and pickup fares near the domestic terminal, passengers are still required to use the designated taxi pick-up area, consistent with existing practices.
Apple’s latest Apple Watch, the Series 9, is now available on Ooredoo Maldives’ e-commerce platform Moolee. Ooredoo Maldives confirms availability of the two variants of the Series-9. The 42mm variant is priced at MVR 8,750 and the 45mm variant is priced at MVR 9,250. The Cupertino tech giant’s latest Apple Watch Series 9 features the most powerful chip in an Apple Watch so far, and powered by the new dual-core CPU with 5.6 billion transistors, which is 60% more than the S8 chip. The Series 9 also features the Double Tap feature enabling touch-free interaction. The advanced display system in…
Atmosphere Core has recently published the CORE IMPACT report showcasing the group’s ESG initiatives across eight resorts within three brands. Atmosphere Core’s future plans include transforming one its properties to have zero contribution towards landfill waste within the next year. The company has also partnered with Lootah Biofuels in an effort to replace diesel with green biofuels made from used cooking oil. The hospitality group is known for its sustainability initiatives. In 2021, each of the hospitality group’s resorts sourced its own dry goods individually. By July 2023, a total of 60% of all dry goods were being sourced centrally,…
The Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives has appointed its new Managing Director. The State Trading Organization (STO), which is the parent company, said via X, that the Board of Directors of the Group has appointed Hussain Luwaiz as the new Managing Director of Allied. Luwaiz was appointed to helm the largest insurance provider of the Maldives effective from December 10, 2023. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Luwaiz on this significant appointment and anticipate a new era of growth and success under his leadership,” STO said.