Sri Lanka Targets UAE as a Key Tourism Market at Arabian Travel Market 2024

Sri Lanka made a significant presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 in Dubai highlighting the island nation’s diverse attractions and offerings. The Sri Lanka pavilion at ATM 2024 was organized by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). Arabian Travel Market was […]

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Fitch Ratings has assigned Seylan Bank PLC’s (A-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated, Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures of up to LKR10 billion an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB(EXP)(lka)’. The proposed debentures, which will have maturities of five and seven years, will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The bank plans to use the proceeds […]

Debt Restructuring Talks With External Bondholders Ongoing; Official Creditor Deals Await Finalization: IMF

Julie Kozack, Director of Communications at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), provided an update on Sri Lanka’s economic performance and debt restructuring efforts during a recent press briefing. “With respect to Sri Lanka’s economic performance, macroeconomic policies in Sri Lanka are starting to bear fruit.Commendable outcomes include a rapid decline in inflation, robust reserve accumulation, […]

Two Luxury Liners visit Hambantota International Port

Two cruise ships docked at Hambantota International Port on 15th May 2024.  MV. Silver Cloud owned by Silversea Cruises, the luxury brand of the Royal Caribbean Group arrived from Cochin  carrying 232 passengers while TUI’s  Mein Shiff5 arriving from Langkawi carried 2,434 passengers.   A group of passengers from MeinShiff5 did their customary e-bike tour to […]

Siddhalepa takes Ayurveda to UAE

Siddhalepa, the Ayurveda-based wellness brand, unveiled its presence in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates. This auspicious occasion celebrated recently, at the Pullman Hotel, Diera, Dubai, signifies a new era of holistic wellness in the region. The launch event commenced with a warm welcome address by Shihan Sherif, representee of the Sri […]

Sampath Bank reports Q1 results: PAT of Rs3.4Bn

Sampath Bank posted a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 6.2 billion and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 3.4 billion for the three months ended 31st March 2024, notwithstanding an exchange loss of Rs 4.3 billion due to the appreciation of the LKR against the USD by Rs 23.70. These figures signify growth […]

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