Author: Mohamed Reehaan

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives so far in July has reached over 76,000 according to Ministry of Tourism’s statistics. The arrival figure from July 1 to 15, is an 11.8% increment compared to the same period in 2023. Arrivals for the same period in 2022 reached 66,830 while in the said period of last year, arrivals stood at 68,723. So far, Maldives has welcomed a total of 1,092,366 tourists from January 1 to July 15; which is a 9.4% increment compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Arrivals for the same period in 2022 and 2023, stood at 880,049 and…

Maldives broad money declined in May 2024, registering a total of MVR 58.9 billion according Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). As per the central bank statistics, broad money’s lowest level was recorded in May whereas it had generally remained at MVR 60 billion level in the months before that. The peak was in April, with broad money total reaching MVR 60.86 billion. Broad money is the total money supply available in the country. This includes banknotes, coins and money in form that can easily be converted into case – meaning they are highly liquid. Broad money is also the sum of…

Veteran industry expert Athif Shakoor on Monday has nominated his name for the Chief Executive Officer position of Maldives Industries Fisheries Company (MIFCO) – the state-owned fisheries corporation. Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) – the regulatory body of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) – announced vacancy of the financially ailing MIFCO’s chief executive position in June 26. The deadline for application submission expired at 14:00hrs on Monday. PCB, in its June 26 announcement said both local and foreigners who fit the criteria were eligible. The announcement further specified a remuneration between USD 9,500 and USD 12,000 (MVR 146,775 – MVR 185,400) for…

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib on Monday said that they are now working to secure funds for the bridge to connect Addu City Hithadhoo with Hulhumeedhoo. The minister said the physical works of the project will mobilize once funds are arranged. Minister Muththalib made the remarks while speaking at Monday’s parliament sitting, where he was summoned for questioning, and in response to a question presented by Central-Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Azan. He stressed the bridge project is among the top priorities in infrastructure development initiatives carried out by the current administration. Government contracted Egypt’s “The Arab Contractors” to…

Fushifaru Maldives has announced renowned Portuguese footballer Candido Costa, will be visiting the property to host an exclusive football camp. The event is scheduled from July 17 to 24, providing guests and aspiring players a unique opportunity to train with one of the sport’s most esteemed figures. Costa currently serves as the Head of PR for the Portugal national team, during the recently concluded UEFA Euro 2024. The former footballer will host the football camp for hotel guests and a team building class for the resort’s staff.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa and Mercure Maldives Kooddoo welcomes its new Cluster General Manager Riaan Drever, effective July 1, 2024. Drever has been actively part of the hospitality community in the Maldives for 11 years. He has held several pivotal roles, from overseeing luxurious resorts to driving innovative hospitality initiatives. “I look forward to continue my contribution in the Maldives Hospitality Sector together with the local team and Accor to ensure all our guests fulfill their dream experiences,” Drever said.

Business Center Corporation (BCC) managed Authentic Maldives brand’s newest outlet opens in Alifu Alifu atoll Thoddoo on Saturday evening. The outlet was opened by Moosa Hassan, owner of ‘Moosa Arts’ – the first goods supplier to Thoddoo. BCC’s Managing Director Ibrahim Ziyau became the first customer of the Authentic Maldives outlet, following its inauguration. Ziyau had purchased a local supplier’s creation and gifted it to Thoddoo council’s president. With Authentic Maldives, BCC aims to promote and market the products made or created by Maldivian craftspeople and artisans, both locally and globally. Ziyau said BCC remains committed in finding further local…

State Trading Organization (STO) has scratched plans for the development of a flour factory in the Maldives. STO Managing Director Shimad Ibrahim made the announcement while speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting for 2023 held on Friday evening. He made the announcement in response to a shareholder query. Shimad said that the company’s board made the decision following discussions on the matter, and that the board had found it was an unfeasible project. “When we cross check the recent feasibility study with the previous one, we observed it was not feasible, which is why the board decided not to…

The Maldives pledged a contribution of more than USD 1.29 million to Palestine, through the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) at the UNRWA Pledging Conference, held today at the UN Headquarters. Maldives announced this pledge in a statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed. In his statement, Ambassador Mohamed stated that the Maldives government has increased its annual contribution to UNRWA ten-fold, from USD5,000 to USD50,000. The Ambassador noted that under the guidance of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, a telethon was organized…

State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has successfully installed solar panels on Alifu Alifu atoll Thoddoo’s powerhouse. The solar panel installation is in line with STELCO’s commitment to honor the government’s objective to reduce fuel dependency across the country, and expand renewable energy infrastructure. STELCO in a post on X, confirmed the solar panels at Thoddoo powerhouse are now commissioned and operational. STELCO added that it remains committed in driving the country’s energy sector towards more environmentally conscious and safer alternatives, while aiming to reach the net zero vision of the government. Earlier, Maldives government had announced a countrywide effort of…