Employees of the National Airline, Maldivian, are set to receive maternity and paternity leaves.

Managing Director of Maldivian, Mohamed Rizvee, made the announcement at the Staff Night of the 19th Anniversary of the national airline.

As per the government pledges, employees of Maldivian are to receive six months of maternity leave and 1 month of paternity leave.

Maternity and paternity leaves are to be granted to the employees of the government offices and companies.