Air Italy returns to the Maldives
Air Italy — second-largest airline in Italy, arrived in the Maldives today, October 30 2019. The first flight to the Maldives under the 2019/20 winter schedule of Air Italy landed at the Velana International Airport Maldives. At the ceremony held to grace the occasion, at Maamehi Executive Lounge; a message by the Italian Ambassador was […]
Ali Faheem, Chairman – City Investments
Ali Faheem, the Chairman of City Investments is a Maldivian entrepreneur mostly recognised for the modernising of the bakery industry in the Maldives. Led by his strong passion and enthusiasm, City Investments has gained the trust and love of the local community in Malé City. From being a self-taught baker eager in experimenting with food […]
STO Seeking Buyers for ‘Ekulhivaru’ Island
State Trading Organization PLC (STO) is seeking potential local or foreign firms interested in buying the Leasehold Rights of ‘Ekulhivaru’ Island, which has been leased to STO for the purpose of resort development. STO intends to find a buyer or investor to develop a resort at the Island. Ekulhivaru Island is situated at Noonu Atoll, […]
Gulf Air commences flights to Maldives
Flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain — Gulf Air commenced its operations to Maldives on October 27, 2019. The historic inaugural flight of Gulf Air GF144 landed Velana International Airport at 06:10 a.m. local time. Upon arrival, the landing aircraft was greeted with a water cannon salute. Gulf Air is the first commercial airline […]
Maldives sees increase in Middle Eastern travellers!
On an international scale, a report by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) foresees 35 million tourists from the Middle East travelling to foreign destinations by the year 2020. This is a recognition worthy number to take a second look at, as the Middle East is increasingly becoming one of the best markets to tap […]
Al Shaali Marine Maldives named ‘Best Exhibit’ at Maldives Marine Expo 2019
At the fifth edition of Maldives Marine Expo Al Shaali Marine Maldives was named as the ‘Best Exhibit’. Maldives Marine Expo is the Official Exhibition of National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), organised by Blak Pvt Ltd. At the ceremony held to mark the closing of the Marine Expo 2019, Ismail Shareef, the Operations Manager […]
An Issue of Connectivity: AUM Fawzy, Trans Maldivian Airways
99% water and 1% land is how we often describe the Maldives; not only to ourselves but also to visiting tourists. Stories of long voyages on sea by sail, sometimes drifting to far away lands by the wind and current, are the stuff of folklore. Then came George Corbin and decided Kurumba was paradise; which […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives’ Coral Garden
Increasing efforts have been made over recent decades to cultivate corals in processes termed coral ‘gardening’, ‘farming’, ‘propagation’ or ‘restoration’. Coral cultivation gets the benefit of coral colonies’ ability to get attached to artificial solid structures. Several such coral gardening projects have been established since Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives’ opening in 2017—where coral pieces from […]
Maldives brings ‘Sunny Side of Life’ to London
With destination’s largest outdoor advertising campaign in the UK, Maldives has brought the ‘Sunny Side of Life’ to the grey skies of London—with the launch of the advertising campaign this autumn on London buses and bus stops and at Waterloo train station. The campaign which was run by JCDecaux, an outdoor advertising corporation, ran from […]
Celebrating Wine – A collaboration between Nika Island & Grape Expectations
Nika Island Resort & Spa conducted wine sommelier basic training for four of their team members in collaboration with Grape Expectations Pvt Ltd, from the 29th to 30th of September. The two-day course was conducted by the Head of Sales & Marketing for Grape Expectations, Dora Dzurjak. The course which included knowledge of wine, upselling […]
Chef Bruno Menard: Weaving Michelin-starred magic on the shores of Maldives
The story of the French restaurant L’Osier is inscribed on his left forearm, in the shape of three very distinctive stars; he wears them on his sleeve with pride. They represent one of his most significant accomplishments. The restaurant tucked away in Tokyo’s Ginza district was awarded the highest distinction—the three-star rating—since the first year […]
Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort celebrates first anniversary
Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort which was opened in October 2018 celebrates their first Anniversary. This award-winning hotel reflects on a momentous first year while looking ahead to exciting, new initiatives for 2020 and beyond. In November 2018, a sensational launch event on the theme ‘Ocean Escape’ saw the Natural History Museum in London converted for […]
