Industry

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...

The Dhiraagu, Ooredoo duopoly

4 min read
Two years, six months, and 11 days into office, the Solih Administration on 27 May 2021 announced changes to broadband internet prices. The freshly appointed Minister of Environment, Climate Change...

The housing conundrum

7 min read
As the Solih administration stands on the halfway line, it feels opportune to reflect on some of the President’s key pledges. Solih’s proposed solution to congested living, and the resulting...

Revitalising the construction industry

3 min read
The construction industry is a vital sector that contributes directly to national GDP, while ensuring socio-economic development through delivering basic infrastructure. The industry is largely dependent on government spending on...

The insurance industry is primed for growth

7 min read
On 19 November 2020, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih inaugurated the Maldives' first ‘beach front airport’ in HA. Hoarafushi. However, just six months later, on 14 May 2021, disaster struck -...