Author: Mohamed Reehaan
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa will be hosting the first-ever Festive Artisan market on 22nd December between 13:00hrs and 17:00hrs. The Festive Artisan Market is a culture and community focused initiative, bringing local artisan and designers together, where they will showcase their products. Guests will be able to explore unique products made by these creatives, and get to experience the Maldivian culture. General Manager of Full Moon Resort and Spa, Mohamed El Aghoury said, “The Artisan Market is a distinctive way for guests visiting the resort to celebrate the festive season and enjoy a day of fun and…
The National Awards Committee at the President’s Office announced on Wednesday, 07th December, that the National Award for Public Service for 2022 will be presented on 16th February 2023. The awards were initially scheduled for December this year. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will present badges, shields and certificates to the award recipients. The National Awards Committee, mandated with the vetting and selection process of the recipients of the awards, received a total of 110 nominations this year. The National Award for Public Service is the most prestigious national award conferred by the Maldives President. The award is given to individuals…
Ace Travels Maldives announced a new and exciting promotion and giveaway coinciding with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Customers can purchase a Sri Lankan Airlines ticket worth at least USD 350 to any destination, from the airline’s General Sales Agent (GSA), which Ace Aviation Services Maldives, and stand a chance to win two free tickets to Bangkok. Customers can then fill out the lucky draw coupon with the winning country guess. This new promotion will be effective until 17th December, while Ace Travels Maldives confirmed the winner will be chosen randomly on 20th December. For further information, customers can…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) along with 14 industry partners, are showcasing the island nation at the ILTM Cannes 2022. Coveted among one of the largest travel trade events in the world, the ILTM Cannes is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France from 05th December and will last until 08th December, Thursday. The four-day session include educational sessions, networking, entertainment and invaluable exposure. MMPRC’s marketing strategies at the travel trade event are focused on promoting high-end experiences, and promoting tourism segments. Participation in the event is aligned with MMPRC’s efforts to boost destination…
Mission for Migrant Workers Maldives (MMWM) in partnership with Ooredoo Maldives and Maldives Cricket Board as concluded the second Migrant Workers’ Cricket Carnival. The carnival ran hand-in-hand with a health camp and a legal awareness camp. The Cricket Carnival, a one-day tournament was held on 03rd December 2022, Friday. The opening of the carnival was attended by Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives Sr Munu Muahawar, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the Maldives AMJ Sadiq and the Chief Commercial Officer of Ooredoo Maldives Hussain Niyaz, Director of Sales and Distribution Sachin Sarna. The tournament was officiated by the Maldives Cricket…
Bank of Maldives (BML) on Tuesday, 06th December, announced the 10 winners of the third and fourth quarter of its Community Fund. The Winning Proposals Are; Outdoor Library at School – BandeyriStar Sports Club | HA. Maarandhoo Beach Picnic Area – SEED Association | N. Lhohi Harbor Waiting Area – Mundoo Zuvaanunge Jamiyya | L. Mundoo Picnic Area – Kissaru NGO | GA. Kondey Waiting Area at School – Maduvvaree Ijthimaaee Gulhun | M. Maduvvaree Upgrading School Computer Lab – Arula Sports Academy | Sh. Foakaidhoo Upgrading School Alimas Park – Milandhoo Sports Club | Sh. Milandhoo Digitization of Classroom…
State Trading Organization (STO) participates in the “Big 5” international construction fair. The fair is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Commenced on 05th December, and will run until 08th December. STO is partaking under the title “STO Maldives”, as an exhibitor. The event is considered one of the most prominent and influential global construction industry related fair. At the fair, STO will be promoting various construction-related products which it retails or wholesales under their “STO Construction Solutions” wing. The products include aggregate, aggregate sand, iron and articles of iron, plywood, shuttering planks and woods as well as the…
International Maldives Travel Market (IMTM) officially launches the third edition of Sustainable Tourism Forum (STF) 2022, on 03rd December. The forum kicked off at the Manhattan Business Hotel, Male’. The forum is a platform, uniting stakeholders of the tourism sector and provide them the perfect ground for multi-sector dialogue on issues related to social, economic and environmental sustainability of Maldives tourism. The opening ceremony was attended by several high-profile invitees and esteemed guests from the government, official partners of STF 2022. Along with industry decision makers, local NGOs, associations, resorts, guesthouses, dive centers and students studying in travel and tourism…
Construction sector activities continued to expand during Q3-2022. This followed a 32.5% growth in the gross value added of the sector during Q2-2022. This was still 20.7% lower than the pre-pandemic levels of Q2-2019. Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) reports the construction industry growth reflected the ease in labor shortages and supply chain disruptions. Import of construction-related items rose, registering an annual increment of 71%. On the other hand, commercial bank credit to the construction sector a 6% drop at the end of the review quarter. This decline was largely owed to the slip in the credit extended for the renovation…
Fenaka Corporation has demanded its employees complete their work during official working hours. The corporation also added that employees requiring work during overtime, must do so after acquiring special permissions for it granted by relevant managerial heads. The decision was announced to the corporation’s employees via a circular signed by its Managing Director Ahmed Saeed Mohamed. According to Saeed, this decision was to encourage employees on finishing their tasks on a timely basis. Fenaka Corporation operates from 08:00hrs until 15:00hrs on public workdays. The utility provider currently operates in a total of 154 islands, and has over 3,000 employees.