06 Reasons Why Maldives Islands Should Be More Connected

Capital Male' is almost saturated. The market must not be limited to the boundary walls of the Capital. It must be extended to cover the nation. People and businesses can benefit more from improved connectivity. 

1. It causes the flow of ideas, services, and capital across the nation
2. It offers consumers new choices
3. It permits the acquisition of a wider variety of products
4. It facilitates the mobility of labor, capital, and technology
5. It provides challenging employment opportunities
6. It reallocates resources, makes preferential choices, and shifts activities to a national level

06 Reasons Why Maldives Islands Should Be More Connected

Capital Male' is almost saturated. The market must not be limited to the boundary walls of the Capital. It must be extended to cover the nation. People and businesses can benefit more from improved connectivity. 

1. It causes the flow of ideas, services, and capital across the nation
2. It offers consumers new choices
3. It permits the acquisition of a wider variety of products
4. It facilitates the mobility of labor, capital, and technology
5. It provides challenging employment opportunities
6. It reallocates resources, makes preferential choices, and shifts activities to a national level

World's Longest Bridges are Constructed by China

The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge is the world's longest bridge. It is a 164.8-kilometre (102.4 mi) long viaduct on the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway.

Carries: Rail

Locale: China’s Jiangsu province

Total length: 164.8 kilometres (102.4 mi)

Construction begin: ca. 2006

Construction end: 2010

Opened: 30 June 2011

Longest Bridges in the World:

01. Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge

02. Tianjin Grand Bridge

03. Bang na throughway

04. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

05. Manchac Swamp bridge

06. Hangzhou bay Bridge

07. Runyang Bridge

08. Donghai Bridge

09. Shanghai maglev Train

10. Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

World's Longest Bridges are Constructed by China

The Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge is the world's longest bridge. It is a 164.8-kilometre (102.4 mi) long viaduct on the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway.

Carries: Rail

Locale: China’s Jiangsu province

Total length: 164.8 kilometres (102.4 mi)

Construction begin: ca. 2006

Construction end: 2010

Opened: 30 June 2011

Longest Bridges in the World:

01. Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge

02. Tianjin Grand Bridge

03. Bang na throughway

04. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

05. Manchac Swamp bridge

06. Hangzhou bay Bridge

07. Runyang Bridge

08. Donghai Bridge

09. Shanghai maglev Train

10. Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

08 Best Cities/Towns to Live in Maldives

If you think that you are paying too much on rent to live in Capital Male', 2017 is the best year that you leave the idea of depending on the capital city for health, education and employment opportunities.

Education is much better in these Cities/Towns due to better teacher qualification and increased globalization.

Number of job opportunities are all time high and moving to these Cities/Towns will give you a better chance to lead.

When it comes to health, these Cities/Towns (except Hanimaadhoo and Maafushi) have regional hospitals providing second class healthcare. In case of any emergency, you can fly to Male' in 30-45 minutes. You know better that Male' IGMH is not able to cater in most times and hence emergencies end up in a foreign hospital. Even though your air ticket costs +/- 1500, the amount you save on rent will be much more than the one-off cost that incurs in emergencies.

Regional development will not be possible unless you are ready to make it happen.

There are emerging regional hubs. But, we have listed here the 08 Best Cities/Towns based on 2016 statistics.

1. HDh. Hanimaadhoo
2. HDh. Kulhudhuffushi
3. K. Maafushi
4. Dh. Kudahuvadhoo
5. L. Gan-Fonadhoo
6. GDh. Thinadhoo
7. Fuvahmulah City
8. Addu City

08 Best Cities/Towns to Live in Maldives

If you think that you are paying too much on rent to live in Capital Male', 2017 is the best year that you leave the idea of depending on the capital city for health, education and employment opportunities.

Education is much better in these Cities/Towns due to better teacher qualification and increased globalization.

Number of job opportunities are all time high and moving to these Cities/Towns will give you a better chance to lead.

When it comes to health, these Cities/Towns (except Hanimaadhoo and Maafushi) have regional hospitals providing second class healthcare. In case of any emergency, you can fly to Male' in 30-45 minutes. You know better that Male' IGMH is not able to cater in most times and hence emergencies end up in a foreign hospital. Even though your air ticket costs +/- 1500, the amount you save on rent will be much more than the one-off cost that incurs in emergencies.

Regional development will not be possible unless you are ready to make it happen.

There are emerging regional hubs. But, we have listed here the 08 Best Cities/Towns based on 2016 statistics.

1. HDh. Hanimaadhoo
2. HDh. Kulhudhuffushi
3. K. Maafushi
4. Dh. Kudahuvadhoo
5. L. Gan-Fonadhoo
6. GDh. Thinadhoo
7. Fuvahmulah City
8. Addu City

These 09 Countries Plan to Spend a Combined Total of US$ 536 Billion on F-35 Fighters

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multi-role fighters. 

The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack and air defense missions.

Top speed: 1,930 km/h
Range: 2,220 km
Wingspan: 11 m
Length: 16 m
Engine type: Pratt & Whitney F135
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
First flight: December 15, 2006
Unit Cost: Approx. US$ 178 Million

F-35 Planned Orders:

1. US: 2443 (US$ 434,854 Million)
2. UK: 138 (US$ 24,564 Million)
3. Turkey: 100 (US$ 17,800 Million)
4. Australia: 100 (US$ 17,800 Million)
5. Italy: 90 (US$ 16,020 Million)
6. Canada: 65 (US$ 11,570 Million)
7. Japan: 42 (US$ 7,476 Million)
8. South Korea: 40 (US$ 7,120 Million)
9. Israel: 33 (US$ 5,874 Million)

These 09 Countries Plan to Spend a Combined Total of US$ 536 Billion on F-35 Fighters

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multi-role fighters. 

The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack and air defense missions.

Top speed: 1,930 km/h
Range: 2,220 km
Wingspan: 11 m
Length: 16 m
Engine type: Pratt & Whitney F135
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
First flight: December 15, 2006
Unit Cost: Approx. US$ 178 Million

F-35 Planned Orders:

1. US: 2443 (US$ 434,854 Million)
2. UK: 138 (US$ 24,564 Million)
3. Turkey: 100 (US$ 17,800 Million)
4. Australia: 100 (US$ 17,800 Million)
5. Italy: 90 (US$ 16,020 Million)
6. Canada: 65 (US$ 11,570 Million)
7. Japan: 42 (US$ 7,476 Million)
8. South Korea: 40 (US$ 7,120 Million)
9. Israel: 33 (US$ 5,874 Million)

Forbes Most Powerful 03 People of the World, 2016

1. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician who is the current President of the Russian Federation, holding the office since 7 May 2012.

2. Donald John Trump 

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is the President-elect of the United States. He is an American politician, businessman, and television personality who was formally elected by the Electoral College on December 19, 2016, and is scheduled to take office as the 45th President on January 20, 2017.

3. Angela Dorothea Merkel

Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German politician and the current Chancellor of Germany. She is also the leader of the Christian Democratic Union.

Forbes Most Powerful 03 People of the World, 2016

1. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician who is the current President of the Russian Federation, holding the office since 7 May 2012.

2. Donald John Trump 

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is the President-elect of the United States. He is an American politician, businessman, and television personality who was formally elected by the Electoral College on December 19, 2016, and is scheduled to take office as the 45th President on January 20, 2017.

3. Angela Dorothea Merkel

Angela Dorothea Merkel is a German politician and the current Chancellor of Germany. She is also the leader of the Christian Democratic Union.

US Spends $640 Billion on Military

US spends $640 billion on its military; more than China, Russia, Saudi, France, UK, India and Germany combined.

The United States Armed Forces are the federal armed forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

The U.S. military is one of the largest militaries in terms of number of personnel. It spent US$ 597 Billion in 2015.

US Spends $640 Billion on Military

US spends $640 billion on its military; more than China, Russia, Saudi, France, UK, India and Germany combined.

The United States Armed Forces are the federal armed forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

The U.S. military is one of the largest militaries in terms of number of personnel. It spent US$ 597 Billion in 2015.

Government Targets to Raise MVR 9,000,000 From Fizzy/Energy Drinks in 2017

Government Targets to Raise MVR 9,000,000 From Fizzy/Energy Drinks in 2017

Saudi Military Spending Tripled in Last 25 Years

Saudi Military Spending Tripled in Last 25 Years

Indian Labour Force is Twice Larger Than That of EU

Indian Labour Force is Twice Larger Than That of EU

Maldives Plans To Raise 64 Percent of its Revenue from Taxation

Maldives Plans To Raise 64 Percent of its Revenue from Taxation

US Reported 67 Oil/Gas Company Bankruptcies In 2015

US Oil/Gas Company Bankruptcies:

• 2013: 15 Companies
• 2014: 14 Companies
• 2015: 67 Companies

US Reported 67 Oil/Gas Company Bankruptcies In 2015

US Oil/Gas Company Bankruptcies:

• 2013: 15 Companies
• 2014: 14 Companies
• 2015: 67 Companies

Israel Suspends Working Ties With These 12 Countries

1. UK 
2. Russia
3. China
4. France
5. Japan
6. Egypt
7. Spain
8. Senegal
9. New Zealand
10. Ukraine
11. Angola
12. Uruguay

On December 23, the Security Council voted on resolution reiterating its demand that Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.

The vote was 14 in favour, with one abstention (United States).

Israel Suspends Working Ties With These 12 Countries

1. UK 
2. Russia
3. China
4. France
5. Japan
6. Egypt
7. Spain
8. Senegal
9. New Zealand
10. Ukraine
11. Angola
12. Uruguay

On December 23, the Security Council voted on resolution reiterating its demand that Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.

The vote was 14 in favour, with one abstention (United States).

Japanese Suicide Rate is Twice Higher Than That of India

Japanese Suicide Rate is Twice Higher Than That of India

05 Things to Avoid When Handling Cheques