Author: Mohamed Reehaan

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has begun direct transfers to Kudagiri Picnic Island. The Kudagiri Picnic Island was developed by the government to provide a designated picnic destination for the people living in Greater Male’ and surrounding areas. MTCC said ferries for Kudagiri now be booked via the company’s website. MTCC has begun its transfers to Kudagiri with a ferry of 140-passenger capacity, and will operate six trips per each day on Fridays and Saturdays every week. The company added it will begin direct transfers between the picnic island and Hulhumale’ in the future. The trips cost MVR 50…

Ooredoo Nation Gamers’ Land Inter Resort E-Sports Championship 2025 has concluded. Ooredoo Maldives reports participation of 16 teams from 10 Maldivian resorts in the first-ever e-sports tournament of its kind. The teams contended one another for the top spot in two popular mobile phone games; Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG Mobile. The tournament was well received by participants, added Ooredoo Maldives. Winners of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament are: Champions: JOALI Being (team 2) First Runner-up: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Second Runner-up: JOALI Being (team 1) Winners of the PUBG Mobile tournament are: Champions: Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives First…

Grant assistance the Maldives government received so far in 2025 has observed a staggering 63% decline, reports the Ministry of Finance. The ministry reported this decline in its latest statistics related to the cumulative state revenues and expenditure, published on Wednesday accounting for the period January 1, 2025 to May 1, 2025. The statistics showed that the state has earned MVR 13.5 billion in revenues inclusive of grants for the review period, which is a 3.47% increment compared to the same period last year during which the revenues (inclusive of grants) stood at MVR 13.1 billion. The Maldives government is…

The Minister of Higher Education Dr. Ali Haidar has met with Maldivian student pilots in Spain under the government loan scheme. The minister, via a post on X on Thursday, May 8, said that he listened thoroughly to the concerns and requests the students made during an online meeting held on Wednesday. Haidar said that he assured the students that the ministry will undertake efforts to provide an acceptable solution to some of the major concerns the students raised. Earlier on February 22, student pilots in Spain had sent a letter addressed to the Ministry of Higher Education, addressing their…

Kaani Hotels & Resorts on Sunday, May 4, 2025 announced that two of its properties – Kaani Palm Beach and Kaani Grand Seaview – have been conferred with TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 accolades. This recognition places both properties among the top 10% of the accommodations worldwide that go on to achieve the coveted Travellers’ Choice Awards of the globally renowned travel-rating agency. While Kaani Grand Seaview – staying true to its title provide an unrivalled view of the Indian Ocean vista – offers guests the perfect blend of Maldivian hospitality and modern comfort, the Kaani Palm Beach is suitable…

The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) on Monday announced it introduced a new bus route, specifically aimed at enhancing accessibility for thalassaemia patients. The new bus route, ‘R15’, which is a modification of the ‘R5′ bus route traveling between Male’, Hulhumale’ Phase I and Phase II. While the ‘R5′ was specific in lifting passengers between the two Hulhumale’ phases and Male’ City in its designated route, the bus had not designated stop at ‘Orange Hiyaa’ where thalassaemia patients go to acquire services. The new ‘R15’ adds a stop near Orange Hiyaa ensuring thalassaemia patients can easily reach the facility…

Siyam World Maldives, a luxury high-end tourist property in the Maldives, under the hotelier portfolio of locally-owned hospitality brand Sun Siyam Resorts, has been ranked 4th in a global rankings list by popular travel-rating website TripAdvisor. Siyam World Maldives, that officially opened its shores for travelers, affluent and adventure-seeking alike, in 2021 is a top-tier property known for several high-profile facilities including the country’s very first electric go-cart track and the largest floating water park in the Indian Ocean. TripAdvisor, one of the most renowned and recognized travel review sites globally, publishes an annual list of globally sought-after properties that…

The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has reported completing 80% of land reclamation of K. Gulhi under 28 days. MTCC commenced physical operations of reclaiming land under the project earlier on April 4, 2025. The company is aiming to complete its contracted responsibilities ahead of the deadline, said MTCC. The project scope includes reclamation of a 10.15-hectare land to Gulhi to resolve prevalent housing concerns, especially in the Greater Male’ region. A rock-boulder revetment spanning 10,962 meters would be installed as shore protection measures, and another 362-meter geo-bag revetment and 88 meters of groynes. The project is valued at…

The first-ever 5-star city hotel in the Maldives, “Barcelo Nasandhura Male'” officially opens its doors to welcome travelers and guests. Previously known as Nasandhura Palace Hotel, the venue closed down in 2015 for a complete overhaul which involved demolition of the old property for a modern and bigger replacement. The new Nasandhura hotel, the first-ever 5-star property of this kind in the Maldives, now bears Spanish hotelier brand ‘Barcelo’ name in its formal identity. Barcelo Nasandhura Male’ in its official Facebook page adds the new property is the latest and among the most significant landmarks of the capital city. The…

The Chairman of Road Development Corporation (RDC), Mohamed Shamy Adam has been formally discharged from his responsibilities. The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) – the watchdog authority of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the Maldives – announced Shamy Adam’s formal discharge on Monday, April 28. “We are deeply grateful for your contributions to Road Development Corporation during your tenure. Thank you, Mr. Mohamed Shamy Adam, for your dedicated service as Chairman. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors”, a post from RDC on X read. While his discharge has been confirmed by both the PCB and the…