Author: Mohamed Reehaan

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has participated in an investment roundtable meet organized by the US Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. The minister is currently visiting the US on an official trip, which he earlier highlighted would focus on enhancing business and investment opportunities between the Maldives and the US. At Wednesday’s US-Maldives Business Roundtable, the minister’s delegation met with representatives of the US corporate sector for talks, though details of it have not been disclosed so far. Besides his meeting with the US Chamber of Commerce, the minister is also expected to meet with other trade…

The Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed has said the Air Service World Congress (ASWC) 2024 will provide fresh and new avenues of growth for the Maldivian aviation industry. He made the remarks at the welcoming ceremony of the ASWC held at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa on Tuesday, July 09, 2024. Shareef went on to highlight the ASWC’s role as a vital platform for airlines, airports and tourist authorities to come together and drive forward the development of the global air services. In this regard, the MACL MD noted that the country’s…

Dhiraagu in collaboration with Women in Tech Maldives have launched Girls to Code Dhidhdhoo Edition. The initiative aims to empower young girls from Haa Alifu atoll Dhidhdhoo by providing them essential coding skills using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The program kicked off on July 08, 2024, Monday and will continued until September 2024. Girls to Code is designed specifically for girls aged 10 to 13 years, with the goal of inspiring and empowering them to enter technology fields. “Inclusion and the empowerment of women are key focus areas of Dhiraagu’s CSR programme. Through this initiative, we aim to provide girls…

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation on Tuesday has opened the grant application window for the EU Youth Empowerment Fund through the Global Youth Mobilization initiative. The ministry said that grant applications will be accepted until July 21, and said the opportunity is part of the partnership between EU and the “Big Six Youth Organizations”. The grant was established to empower youth and finance innovative local projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in enhancing community empowerment and strength. The ministry also added that besides youths between ages of 14 and 30 being eligible, the program is…

SO/ Maldives in collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has welcomed PSG legend Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha to its luxurious island couture. This visit is part of a special sponsorship activation with PSG’s premium partner, Ooredoo. Jay-Jay Okocha, a Nigerian former professional footballer celebrated for his skill and flair as an attacking midfielder, will be enjoying the luxurious offerings of SO/ Maldives. Okocha earned 73 caps for the Nigeria national team between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 goals, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. “We are honored to host Jay-Jay Okocha at SO/ Maldives,” said Oreste Traetto,…

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) have jointly extended a special and open invitation to the Indian National Cricket Team, inviting them to celebrate their World Cup victory in the Maldives. CEO and Managing Director of MMPRC, Ibrahim Shiuree and Secretary General of MATI, Ahmed Nazeer, expressed their strong enthusiasm for hosting the team stating, “We would be honored to host you and ensure that your stay is filled with memorable moments, relaxation, and bespoke experiences.” This invitation, MMPRC added, also highlights the strong and long-standing cultural and sporting…

Red Bull Half Court is back, and now on the lookout for the world’s best streetballers as it bounces across 25 countries to put 3on3 basketball teams to the test. With over 8,000 participants expected in 2024, thousands of teams are set to compete across the globe in the hopes of being crowned the world’s best. Red Bull promises this year’s competition to be more intense, as players are expected to “battle it out” in the regional qualifiers in Kulhudhuffushi City, One & Only Reethi Rah, and Male’ City to determine who will secure the spot to represent the Maldives…

Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced a new International Money Transfer promotion for its customers on Monday. Customers can now send money overseas via BML Mobile Banking App to bank accounts, cash agents or to digital wallets with International Money transfer using their USD account or USD prepaid card. During the promotion, five customers will stand a chance to win a gift card worth MVR 5,000 every week. Customers who make overseas transfers over USD 100 via International Money Transfer services during the promotional period, will be eligible. The promotion period is from July 08 to September 07, 2024.

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) on Sunday, July 07, announced five new partners from the travel industry for the upcoming Air Service World Congress (ASWC) 2024. The new partners are Avia Maldives, Maagiri Hotel, Skytours Maldives, Villa Travels, and Maldives Flight Support. Event Partners Travel Industry Partners: Avia Maldives, Maagiri Hotel, Skytours Maldives, Villa Travels, Maldives Flight Support Resort Partners: Sheraton, Crossroads SAii Lagoon Venue Partner: Kurumba Maldives Digital Partner: Dhiraagu Seaplane Partner: TMA Airline Partner: Emirates Aviation Partner: Maldivian Media Partners: Island Chief, Orca Media, Hotelier Maldives, The Arrival, Travelusion Media Endorsement Partners Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Transport…

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade last Thursday, on July 04, announced that expatriates will be restricted fully from owning and operating 25 different business activities. Economic Ministry announced this decision, in line with the Maldives government’s ongoing efforts to control the growing expatriate population – especially illegal immigrants. The government earlier launched a nationwide crackdown – ‘Operationa Kurangi’ – that would see all the foreign workers in the Maldives identified and put into a registry. The aim is to trace for illegal expatriate activities. Economic Ministry’s Thursday decision is aligned to ensure the expatriate worker population is brought under…