Mohamed Firaq
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BusinessMACL accused of denying proposals to bring franchise to VIA
Businessman Ahmed Ziyad has accused the Maldives Airports Company Limited of repeatedly rejecting his proposals to bring a world-renowned franchise to the new terminal at Velana International Airport. Ziyad claims the 137-year-old brand would boost the nation's image, amid ongoing concerns over the airport's space allocation processes.
BusinessBacklash over unoriginal "Islands Are Us" slogan
Visit Maldives is facing intense backlash for its new 2025 tourism slogan, "Islands Are Us." Critics and social media users have slammed the tagline for its lack of creativity, noting its striking similarity to the American retailer Toys "R" Us. Many argue the unoriginal branding fails to represent the nation's premier global status.
