Author: Mohamed Reehaan
The State Trading Organization (STO) and Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday towards the commencement of the international bunkering services at Ihavandhippolhu in September 2024. The two state-owned enterprises (SOEs) signed the agreement on Thursday afternoon for the provision of maritime and OPL services at Ihavandhippolhu region, signed between MPL Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim and STO Managing Director Shimad Ibrahim. The government has been gearing up to launch the ambitious bunkering service in the Maldives, that is aimed to bump the country’s GDP by USD 400 million according to the Minister of…
The State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) entered into an agreement on Wednesday, towards improving the utility provider’s crisis management system. STELCO Managing Director Hussain Fahmy and NDMA Chief Executive Hisan Hassan signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. As part of the agreement, NDMA will support STELCO with research and survey into the utility provider’s existing crisis management system, to identify the areas of weaknesses and provide feedback on how to improve the with robust solutions. NDMA will analyze the system and assist in preparing new policies towards STELCO’s standard of procedure…
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with UNICEF, supported by Google for Education and the UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub launched the “TechPath” – an initiative aiming to find innovative digital solutions to enhance access, quality, and inclusion in education and learning. The initiative was launched by Dr. Ismail Shafeeu, the Minister of Education, together with Dr. Edward Addai, UNICEF Representative to the Maldives on Wednesday afternoon. The “TechPath” initiative showcases the Maldives government’s partnership with Google for Education and with the UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub and focuses on harnessing the power of technology to improve learning outcomes. The…
Dhiraagu has on Wednesday announced Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2024 is now open for registrations. This year’s edition was announced at a special press conference held at Dhiraagu Head Office on Wednesday, confirming that registrations are now open for the 5K, 10K, and half-marathon categories. For the 2024 edition, Dhiraagu has announced the inclusion of a brand-new Office/Resort categori. Interested participants can register now via www.dmrr.mv and slots are available up to 4,000 participants, after which registrations will close, Dhiraagu added. This year’s DMRR marks the 15th edition of the largest and most anticipated run in the Maldives, and…
The current administration is not seeking for prompt action on raising fees levied on recruiters of expatriate workers, confirms Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan. The minister’s statements has come hot in the heels of the Maldives parliament passing legislature that empowers the government to raise the fees. In a press conference on Tuesday morning, the minister said that though the legislature has been passed, the government does not have any immediate plans to raise any fees, including the quota fee. As per current law, the annual quota fee is MVR 2,000 and a fee of MVR 350…
JioSaavn, one of the world’s leading music streaming platforms, is now available on Entertainia by Ooredoo. With this partnership, Ooredoo customers can sift through a catalogue of over 80 million tracks in 16 languages, podcasts, and exclusive content right at the fingertips. Entertainia by Ooredoo is designed to offer a diverse range of entertainment options. With the inclusioin of JioSaavn, customers can now explore a wide range of content ranging from Bollywood’s popular tracks, international chart-toppers, regional favorites, and a plethora of music content suitable for listeners from all colors of life. Customers can activate the JioSaavn pack for MVR…
The Maldives observes a 14.9% increase in tourist arrivals so far in August compared to the corresponding period in 2023, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The statistics for the most recent review date shows Maldives welcomed 109,415 tourists between August 01 and 17, whereas arrivals for the same duration last year stood at 95,196. The highest daily arrival so far in August fell on August 14 with 7,032 arrivals. On average, in monthly terms, Maldives has welcomed 6,436 visitors so far in August with an average duration of stay of 7.8 days. Top Source Markets China: 184,632 Russia: 139,308…
The Maldives parliament has rejected an emergency motion seeking to halt the current government’s plans to reopen longline fisheries. The emergency motion was submitted to the parliament by the current opposition, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources drafted regulations for yellowfin tuna longline fisheries and opened for public comment earlier. The draft regulation outlines the management of bycatch species such as sharks, while targeted shark fishing is still prohibited. The regulation facilitates for non-targeted bycatch species, sharks included, caught in longline fishing to be processed in specially licensed facilities. The former MDP-led government had banned…
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has announced a ban on Cofsy, a popular cough syrup produced in India, over quality concerns. The authority in a statement on Monday said, that the decision comes following discovery of “particles” found in the syrup. MFDA is currently conducting tests to confirm safety of the medicine. “Therefore, the import, sale and consumption of this medicine is prohibited until this authority runs tests and informs otherwise,” MFDA said. For additional inquiries, MFDA has instructed to contact their hotline 7200321. Cofsy is manufactured by India’s MMC Healthcare Limited. The syrup is a combination medicine…
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has partnered with Maldivian – the national airline of the country – to strengthen collaboration in enhancing equitable tourism development. MMPRC and Maldivian signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards this new partnership, which was signed by the tourism board’s CEO and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shiuree, and the national airline’s Managing Director, Ibrahim Iyas earlier on August 15, 2024. The partnership aims to combine the strengths of both organizations to create “innovative marketing campaigns” and tourism promotion initiative to attract visitors from around the world. Through joint-efforts, the organizations will focus…