Covid-19: Daily cases rising exponentially in the Maldives

January 28, 2021, 09:15

Malé, Maldives – The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has informed that Maldives has confirmed additional 143 Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours. 112 of the confirmed 143 cases were recorded… Continued

LottieFiles, a mostly Maldivian team, lands USD 9 million in Series A led by Microsoft’s venture fund, M12

January 27, 2021, 22:21

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & San Francisco, USA - LottieFiles, a mostly Maldivian team based in Malaysia, announced a Series A investment of USD9 million, with major share from Microsoft's venture… Continued

Environment Minister discusses hydrogen energy production in the Maldives

January 27, 2021, 21:52

Male', Maldives - The Minister of Environment and Energy Dr. Hussain Rasheed and members of Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) met with a team from Japanese industrial and engineering… Continued

Everyone in Maldives including expats will get free Covid-19 vaccine

January 27, 2021, 20:58

Male', Maldives - Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC)'s Spokesperson Dr. Nazla Rafeeq said full public immunity for the country is the top priority, therefore everyone living in Maldives including locals… Continued

MNDF helicopter and vessels loaned to RaajjeTV as a social service: MNDF

January 27, 2021, 19:16

Male', Maldives - Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has responded to criticism over allowing RaajjeTV the use of helicopters and vessels in their fleet to shoot an upcoming reality TV… Continued

The PROMISE Project to prevent marine litter officially launched in Maldives

January 27, 2021, 18:36

Male', Maldives - The Promise Project which aims to prevent Marine Litter in the Lakshadweep Sea has been officially launched by the Minister of Environment, Dr. Hussain Rasheed Hassan. Minister… Continued

Air India begins direct flights from Maldives to Bangalore and New Delhi

January 27, 2021, 16:29

India - Starting from 5th February 2021, Air India will commence direct flights from Maldives to Bangalore and New Delhi. Maldives and India created an air bubble between the countries… Continued

Fishing boat crashes into Addu City, Hithadhoo reef channel

January 27, 2021, 15:05

Addu City, Maldives — A boat has crashed into the channel in the reef of Addu City. The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) informed that they received information of a… Continued

Maldivian Appointed as Interim CEO of HSBC Amanah Malaysia

January 27, 2021, 13:37

Ahmed Firas has been chosen as the interim CEO of HSBC Amanah Malaysia from 15th February 2021. Firas joined the executive team of bank in 2018 as the Head of… Continued

Travelers from M. Kolhufushi ordered to quarantine

January 27, 2021, 12:37

Male’ Maldives- The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has requested everyone that travelled from M. Kolhufushi after the 05th of January 2021 to quarantine at once. In a statement released, HPA informed… Continued