Draft:Avas Online
Appearance
Type | Daily newspaper |
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Founded | 6 November 2014 |
Language | Dhivehi language English language |
Headquarters | 4th Floor, Ma. Ureeka, Vaidheri Hingun, Malé, 2023 |
Readership | 100,000 daily[1] |
Website | avas.mv |
Avas Online is a Maldivian daily newspaper established in November 2014. It publishes content in both Dhivehi and English, providing news coverage on a range of topics including politics, economics, culture, and sports. The newspaper is also one of the leading newspapers in the Maldives.[2]
The name "Avas" was derived from the Dhivehi language, where it signifies the antonym of "slow" and is synonymous with "quick" and "speedy." It also conveys the concept of accomplishing a task before schedule. In Dhivehi, the phrase **Avas Habaru** is used to denote Breaking News in the press.[3]
History
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Advertize". Avas Online. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Avas.mv". Habaru.mv.
- ^ "About Us". Avas Online. Retrieved 3 September 2024.