Malé, August 10, 2024 — In a significant diplomatic development, the Maldives and India are poised to normalize and strengthen their bilateral relations following the official visit of India’s External Affairs Minister, Subramanian Jaishankar. The visit signals India’s readiness to deepen its partnership with the Maldives, marking a new chapter in the long-standing ties between […]
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a yacht marina in Ha. Uligamu. The agreement was signed by MPL CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim and Uligamu Council President Ahmed Muaz Mohamed. During the signing ceremony, Wajeeh announced that practical work on the yacht marina will begin this year […]
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has stated that efforts are underway to bring the globally renowned cooking show “MasterChef” to the Maldives. Photo Credit: taste.com.au At a press conference held by the Tourism Ministry, the Minister revealed that resorts in the Maldives are already paying chefs salaries of up to $35,000, indicating that the culinary field […]
According to Mohamed Khaleel, the President’s Special Advisor and a tourism industry businessman, the Tourism Ministry and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) are now working much more closely as a single team to improve the tourism sector. Khaleel stated this during a press conference held at the MMPRC today, noting that previously […]
Alia Investments Pvt Ltd has proudly announced the launch of its Boat Operators Training Program 2024, in collaboration with the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT). This program is designed to equip boat captains with essential knowledge and skills for efficient operations and to prepare them for handling rare and unforeseen emergencies on board. The 3-day […]
Alia Investments Pvt Ltd has proudly announced the launch of its Boat Operators Training Program 2024. The program is designed to equip boat captains with essential knowledge and skills for efficient operations, as well as to prepare them to handle rare and unforeseen emergencies on board. This 3-day training program, which includes both theoretical and […]
The Maldives is experiencing a significant rise in tourist arrivals this year, with data showing a 10.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. As of 3 August 2024, the total number of visitors reached 1,202,579, surpassing last year’s figure of 1,091,322. Photo Credit: Reethi Beach Monthly Growth Highlights Tourist arrivals have been on […]
Minister Ibrahim Faisal recently engaged in a high-level meeting with prominent Indian business leaders Mr. Neel C. Raheja, Group President of the K Raheja Group, and Mr. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director and CEO of Chalet Hotels. The discussions, held in a spirit of collaboration, focused on exploring strategic investments to elevate the Maldives’ tourism sector […]
Stelco, the electricity provider for the Greater Malé area, has begun sending teams to households to investigate why electricity bills spiked last month. The company reported that 6% of households in Malé City and 15% of households in Hulhumalé experienced higher bills. During a media briefing, Stelco’s Managing Director, Hussain Fahmy, explained that the company […]
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has partnered with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and the National Hotel and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM) to showcase Destination Maldives at the Asian Tourism Fair (ATF-Dhaka) 2024. This collaboration aims to strengthen tourism ties and boost visitor numbers from […]
