Industry

The music is fading

6 min read
The Maldives has, for the most part and over thousands of years, had several mediums of unique artistic expression from etchings and boat building to carving and weaving — even...

Making SMEs thrive

3 min read
Maldivian society is filled to the brim with creative and entrepreneurial individuals. At a time where more people are able, and seeking, to merge their passions into careers, the number...

SMEs and the economy

3 min read
So the mantra goes – that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make a major contribution to an economy, both in terms of development as well as in job creation. According...

SDFC: The backbone of SMEs

5 min read
The development of MSMEs is pivotal in creating a resilient and diverse economy while generating employment opportunities in the outer islands. The industry has been long neglected during the past...

Tourism needs more women

5 min read
With the establishment of Kurumba Village, the year 1972 marked the phenomenal birth of the Maldives' tourism industry. In 2022, the Maldives will celebrate the golden jubilee of the industry....

Social housing: a broken promise

7 min read
Halfway through the current administration, with 7,000 “Hiyaa” flats initiated by the previous administration still not handed over, many are becoming increasingly disillusioned by the thought that housing is just...

The rise of the self-employed

5 min read
One third of the population lives in Malé for better access to basic facilities. However the living situation for most have not been easy easy. In addition to the high...

The future of the job market

5 min read
The Ministry of Higher Education recently published the training needs for the year 2021. This list, formulated based on the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) by UNESCO, identifies gaps...

Work and the 'new normal'

3 min read
The concept of working from home is not a recent development. In fact, it predates the introduction of personal computers. With the rapid advancements in telecommunications, the possibility of freeing...