Author: Mohamed Reehaan
Ooredoo Maldives has signed as the official digital partner for the upcoming Maldives Marine Expo 2022. The expo is the flagship event of the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), organized this year by Medium Pvt Ltd. The boating association acts as the top advocate and representative organ of the boating industry in the island nation. Maldives Marine Expo runs under four major areas of the industry; boating, fishing, logistics and diving and watersports. Industry affiliates, partners, stakeholders and affluent individuals with interests in the industry gather at the expo for networking, reach outs, and seeking potential investment opportunities. This…
Joali Maldives on Monday, 18th July, temporarily closed down its doors for repairs after substantial property damage owing to bad weather. The luxury tourist resort reported the property’s main platform connecting the inland with the overwater villas damaged beyond use due to a rainstorm and strong gusts. Despite significant damages to the resort’s structures, Joali Maldives confirms of no casualties or injuries. Following the incident, tourists holidaying at the property have been shifted to the sister property Joali Being, situated in the same atoll. Joali Maldives reported of reopening the tourist venue in September 2022 after a full renovation. The…
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) gears up to launch their mini-bus service in Male’ City under the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) by late-July. MTCC Chief Executive Mr. Adam Azim confirms the company’s active plans to launch the service between Maldives capital and Hulhumale’. During an appearance on a Public Service Media’s (PSM) show, MTCC Chief confirms all preparations for the service launch complete. The contracting and transport company is designing the newly acquired buses to suit the streets of the capital. MTCC is also arranging locations to park the buses when not in operation, while training necessary staff for…
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has reported updates on double shore protection projects in two local islands. The contracting corporation reveals that the shore protection project in Baa atoll Dharavandhoo has observed 56% progress, and the breakwater profiling works of Kaafu Bandos commenced on the South-East side of the island. MTCC on Monday, 18th July, confirmed delivery of the second shipment of rock boulders to the project site. Project scope of Dharavandhoo shore protection include 10,800 cubic-meters of beach filling, construction of 490-meters breakwater and 96 meters of revetment. The recently commenced shore protection endeavor at Bandos involve construction…
The new passenger terminal in Velana International Airport (VIA) currently in development, will increment the annual passenger movement of the airport venue to 7.2 million, according to Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The Maldives head of state made the affirmation during his speech at the Golden Jubilee Awards at Kurumba Maldives resort, hosted by Maldives Association for Tourism Industry (MATI). In his speech, the Maldives President addressed on restrictive measures taken by the government amid the Covid-19 pandemic that affected the aviation industry of the country. Restrictive measures by the state had included cancellation of several international carriers, border closure…
Greater Male’ Region experienced stormy weather conditions on Sunday, 17th July, due to which Velana International Airport (VIA) faced several plane diversions. According to Mr. Shamman Shakir, the Corporate Communications Manager of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), five planes which included both international and domestic flights were diverted from landing at VIA tarmac due to torrential rain and strong winds. International carriers that were diverted from making landings at the runway include one flying in from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Another domestic flight was diverted to Maamigili before granting permission to land back in Velana International Airport. “The flights were diverted…
The Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih highlights on the cruciality of maintaining the momentum of the island nation’s tourism industry. According to the Maldivian head of state, sustainability efforts for the tourism industry must be met with proactive diligence and dedication by stakeholders, affiliates and everyone who are both directly and indirectly contributing towards the expansion of the economic sector. The Maldives President spoke in this manner while addressing the attendees at the Gold Jubilee Awards hosted by Maldives Association Tourism Industry (MATI) on Sunday evening, 17th July, at Kurumba Maldives. The island nation will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commenting about the Maldivian Government’s plan of incrementing Goods and Services Tax (GST) for 2023 has recommended to push back the decision until 2024. IMF in a June issue regarding the economic outlook of the Asia and Pacific region, had singled out the Maldives in its recommendation of postponing its decision for a GST increment. According to the international financial institution, an increment on the tax amid rising inflation will have adverse effect on the economy and the consumer segments. IMF in its recommendation highlighted on a phase-by-phase approach of increasing GST. It added that…
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has officially inaugurated the 54th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Championship 2022 at Kaafu atoll Maafushi. The opening ceremony was held at the local tourism centric island on 16th July, Saturday. In addition to Maldives President, the opening event was attended by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Mr. Ahmed Mahloof and the President of Bodybuilding Association of Maldives (BBAM) Mr. Ibrahim Hameed. In addition to this, the President of Asian Bodybuilding Federation Mr. Datuk Paul Chua attended the ceremony as well. It was reported that over 400 participants from 24 different countries had…
State Trading Organization (STO) confirms the arrival of company’s delayed jet fuel stock to the Maldives. According to the Managing Director of the largest state-owned enterprise (SOE) of the island nation, Mr. Hussain Amru, the tanker carrying the jet fuel stock berthed in the commercial harbor earlier. The news comes amid growing woes of supply challenges faced by the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) operating the Velana International Airport (VIA). Earlier, MACL reported of exponential demand growth due to which it had to place restrictions on fuel supply for airliners. The sudden upwards momentum in jet fuel supply at VIA…