Author: Mohamed Reehaan
The e-commerce platform powered by Ooredoo Maldives, Moolee has launched a special promotion. Moolee’s “Sweet Surprise” promotion allows customers to order gifts for their family and loved ones, and have them delivered anywhere in the Maldives. Offers under the special promotion include popular perfume brands retailed by Le Perfume and products from Nordy’s as well as Space. How to Shop Visit/log-in to www.moolee.mv Select the ‘Sweet Surprise’ category or any preferred gift category Select the preferred item and press ‘Add to Cart’ Checkout the items in the cart Enter item delivery address Confirm payment Moolee’s “Sweet Surprise” promotion will run…
The highest single-day arrival of tourists was recorded on Saturday, 11th February 2023. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the total number of tourist arrivals on Saturday was recorded at 8,028. The previous highest single-day arrivals in 2023 were recorded on 22nd January, at 7,009. Meanwhile, the average daily arrival so far in 2023 is 5,729. Moreover, the previous all-time high in single-day arrivals was recorded last year on 12th February with 7,768 arrivals. The total number of tourist arrivals to the Maldives as of 11th February 2023 reached 240,621; which is a 32.2% increment compared to the same period…
Dhiraagu customers can now enjoy limitless conversations and socializing with the enhanced Dhiraagu Postpaid plans. According to the largest telecommunication provider in the Maldives, the newly upgraded plans are; Postpaid 1000: which comes with 40GB core data, limitless social media data, free SMS, and free calls to all Dhiraagu numbers and other local network Postpaid 1700: which comes with 100GB core data along with all the other features available in the Postpaid 1000 plan Speaking about the upgraded plans, Aishath Ishana, the Manager, Customer Value Management at Dhiraagu said, “We are continuously trying to maintain a product portfolio which would…
SIMDI has introduced a new “pre-order” feature on its online shopping application. The retail business confirmed that customers now will be able to pre-order a wide range of products from popular international brands. Customers can place orders from notable brands such as Samsung, Apple, Polar Ignite, and Meta Quest among others. The application provides part payment or full payment options for customers. SIMDI is assisted by several international partners in its retail shipping and consignment delivery services. Customers can expect their orders within 7 to 14 days from the date of the order. The retailer also claimed it was working…
The Maldives government collected a total revenue of MVR 3.40 billion in January 2023. According to Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), the revenue collected in January increased by 43.1% compared to the same month last year. This is mainly due to the increment in the collection of TGST, GGST, Income Tax, Airport Taxes and Fees, Tourism Land Rent, and Green Tax. Moreover, tourist arrivals in December 2022 were higher than in December 2021 by 12.0% which led to an increment in tourism-related revenues. Additionally, the revenues collected in the review month were up by 43.6% from the initial projection. Revenues…
The newly developed picnic island in Male’ atoll officially opened for picnic-goers on Saturday, 11th February 2023. Kudagiri Picnic Island is part of the current government’s pledges of providing a safe space for Greater Male’ region residents to enjoy during weekends or on other holidays. The picnic island was developed since the previous picnic hotspot in the area; Kuda Bandos was closed to the public. Kuda Bandos has since been redeveloped into a tourist resort named ‘Malahini Kuda Bandos’. On the opening day of the new picnic island, Housing Development Corporation (HDC); the managing company of the island, gave access…
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have exceeded 220,574 as of 08th February 2023. According to the Ministry of Tourism in their latest update, tourist arrivals by the review date observed a 31.1% increment compared to 2022. Tourist arrivals by the same period in 2022 stood at just 168,239 while in 2021 it was at 116,881. Total tourist arrivals from 01st to 08th February is at 48,038 which is a 31.7% increment. In the same period last year, tourist arrivals stood at 36,474 and in 2021 it was at 24,778. The daily arrival average in January stood at 5,566 and so…
The cumulative total of state revenues, inclusive of foreign grants, is currently at MVR3.8 billion. According to the Ministry of Finance, as of 02nd February, the cumulative total of state expenditure reached MVR3.5 billion. The state has spent 78% of its budget on recurrent needs and the remaining 22% on capital needs. The overall balance is a surplus of MVR295.2 million. The cumulative total of tax revenues as of 02nd February is MVR3.4 billion, and non-tax revenue is at MVR403.1 million. On the other hand, the cumulative total of recurrent expenditure is now at MVR2.75 billion. The cumulative total of…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is taking part in SATTE 2023. The premier business-to-business exhibition for travel and tourism trade professionals in South Asia kicked off on Thursday, 09th February, and will last until Saturday, 11th February. The event is held at the India Expo Mart in Delhi. MMPRC is showcasing the iconic natural beauty and diversity of the Maldives; as a short-haul holiday destination for Indian travelers. SATTE 2023 is an ideal platform for industry leaders and professionals to connect, network, and showcase their products and services. MMPRC is taking part in the travel trade event with…
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has revealed the Kudagiri picnic island will welcome its very first picnic-goers this Saturday, 11th February. The corporation on Thursday, 09th February, confirmed that the island is now available for booking. Bookings will be made through the island’s official website/application. Additionally, HDC confirmed that access to the island is possible only through a booking. Booking opportunities opened officially from 16:00hrs, Thursday onwards. Kudagiri picnic island, part of the current government’s pledges to provide a safe and public space for the locals to visit and enjoy during holidays, has the capacity of catering to between 500 to…