Maldives Financial Review - Financial, Industry, Public and International

Opinion

The Gen Z Workforce: Challenges, Strengths, and the Future of Work

Consequently, understanding Gen Z's distinct characteristics and workplace practices is essential in engaging them.

Research presented at the 2023 MATI Member Forum, focusing on the Maldivian hospitality sector, identified recurring challenges in managing Gen Z employees. Issues relating to work ethics, punctuality, and professional...

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Travel & Tourism

Maldives joins forces with Liverpool FC to boost tourism

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Travel & Tourism

Maldivian announces new route between Hanimaadhoo and Bangalore

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced the launch of its new flight services between Hanimaadhoo International Airport and Bangalore, India, commencing on May 15, 2025.

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Health Sector

Maldives to develop new hospitals and health centres across islands

The Government is moving ahead with its plans to develop new hospitals in the Maldives to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare in the Maldives. One of the biggest issues that...

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Public Sector

Maldives expands waste management efforts with 32 new disposal centres

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International Sector

Mark Carney set to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister

Mark Carney, a distinguished economist and former central banker, is predicted to be elected as Canada's new Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney secured a commanding 85.9% of the vote...

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Gross domestic product (GDP)	2021	2020	2019
Real GDP growth rate %	13.5%	-29.3%	7.0%
Nominal GDP (MVR) Millions of MVR	66,371.9	57,941.6	86,787.9
Nominal GDP (USD) Millions of USD	4,304.3	3,757.6	5,628.3
Nominal GDP per capita USD	7,573	6,741	10,541

Tourism Sector	2020	2019
Total tourist arrivals thousands	555.5	1703
Tourist bednights thousands	3,985	10,689
Occupancy rate %	26%	62%
Average stay days	18.5	6.3

Maldives National Debt 94,001,001,001.00 MVR for every single Maldivian

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