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Ooredoo 5G is now available to 80 percent of the Maldives!

Ooredoo Maldives has announced that it has expanded its 5G network to a significant portion of the country, making it the widest 5G network currently available in the Maldives. Through 5G, customers will experience ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and perfor...

Yashna · 13 Jan 2026 · 9 reads

VIA’s New Terminal Seaplane Counters Begin Operations

Passenger services have commenced yesterday at the seaplane counters of Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new terminal, also known as Terminal 1. Officially inaugurated on July 26 last year, these seaplane counters are located in the space adjacent to th...

Yashna · 12 Jan 2026 · 7 reads

STELCO MD Shamah Dismissed; Management Handed Over to DMD Azwar

Ahmed Shamah Rasheed, who served as the Managing Director of State Electric Company (STELCO), has been dismissed from his post, and the temporary management of the company has been handed over to Deputy Managing Director Dr. Ali Azwar. The Privatization and...

Yashna · 12 Jan 2026 · 8 reads

Sheet piling work is currently underway for the second phase of the Boduthakurufaanu Magu development in Malé.

The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated that work on the second phase of the government's project to develop Boduthakurufaanu Magu on the northern side of Malé is progressing at a rapid pace. MTCC noted that sheet piling is curren...

Yashna · 11 Jan 2026 · 12 reads

Night flights commence at Muli Airport

Night flight operations have officially begun at Muli Airport, the first airport in Meemu Atoll. In a post on its official Facebook page today, Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) announced that night operations have commenced at Muli Airport and that...

Yashna · 31 Dec 2025 · 11 reads

Shangri-La Resort Reopens in Line with President’s Pledge

In accordance with the presidential pledge of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa in Addu City officially reopened today following extensive renovations. This marks the first time the resort has opened its doors since its closu...

Yashna · 31 Dec 2025 · 9 reads

BML Affordable Awards Contract to Two Companies for the Construction of 2,341 Housing Units in Hulhumalé

Under the Inclusive National Affordable Housing (INAH) framework established by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), BML Affordable Home Leasing Company—a subsidiary of the Bank of Maldives (BML)—today awarded the construction of 2,341 housing units in Hulhu...

Yashna · 30 Dec 2025 · 7 reads

Special New Year Offers for Ooredoo Customers

Ooredoo Maldives has introduced special offers for customers to celebrate the arrival of 2026. With special prepaid plans, social media bundles, and data deals, the company stated that as customers welcome 2026, Ooredoo is working to ensure they remain seam...

Yashna · 29 Dec 2025 · 8 reads

Ooredoo to Give Away an ATV Every Two Months for Island Adventures

Ooredoo Maldives has introduced a special promotion targeting its customers across the Maldives, offering them the chance to win an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). This promotion is an initiative to gift customers vehicles that are perfectly suited for driving o...

Yashna · 24 Dec 2025 · 7 reads

National Financial Inclusion Strategy and Sustainable Finance Roadmap Launched

As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen and develop the financial sector of the Maldives, the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) officially launched the National Financial Inclusion Strategy and the National Sustainable Finance Roadmap today. These...

Yashna · 22 Dec 2025 · 7 reads

STELCO Seeks Public Opinion on its Services

In an effort to improve service quality through public input and participation, State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has released an online feedback form to gather public opinion regarding its services. In a post on 'X', STELCO stated that the online fee...

Yashna · 21 Dec 2025 · 8 reads

Practical Work Begins on Dhuvaafaru Harbour Expansion; MTCC Awarded Contract for Third Phase of Road Development

The practical work to expand the R. Dhuvaafaru harbour commenced today, and the contract for the third phase of road development on the island was officially awarded to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). The ceremonies for these events w...

Yashna · 13 Dec 2025 · 8 reads

A Program to Increase Financial Literacy Across the Maldives

Bank of Maldives (BML) has established a strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in providing digital payment solutions, to implement a financial literacy program across the Maldives. The launch ceremony for this program was held today, where the a...

Yashna · 11 Dec 2025 · 10 reads

A special discount for groups registering for Umrah with Qibla!

Qibla Hajj and Umrah Group has announced that groups registering for Umrah trips in 2026 will receive a special discount. Qibla Hajj and Umrah has decided to organize Umrah trips during six months next year, including the month of Ramadan, and the company has...

Yashna · 7 Dec 2025 · 15 reads

Asphalting work begins on Segment 1 of Boduthakurufaanu Magu

The asphalting work on Segment 1 of the first phase of the project to develop Boduthakurufaanu Magu to modern standards began today. The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), which is carrying out the work, stated that the asphalting of Segment...

Yashna · 5 Dec 2025 · 5 reads