Visit Maldives to launch Book of Records

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) will launch the Visit Maldives Book of Records (BOR) on 4 October 2025, as part of National Tourism Day celebrations. The initiative marks the beginning of a nationwide effort to document extraordinary achievements...

Maldivian plans expansion to more Indian cities

Focusing on the Indian market for leisure and business travel, Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is exploring ways to enhance its connectivity to more Indian cities. Destinations such as Bangalore and Delhi are in the pipeline, and...

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort promotes Nika Kim to Director of Commercial

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced the promotion of Nika Kim to Director of Commercial, effective September 2025. Nika brings over nine years of experience in luxury tourism and hospitality, with a strong record of driving...

Philippines edge out Maldives in night of high drama at AFC Challenge Cup

Male, Maldives // If the Philippines keep winning at this rate, they could soon run out of payback to seek. Tuesday’s 3-2 win after extra time against the Maldives not only sent the Azkals to the AFC Challenge Cup final, it provided a measure of...

Nurturing family experiences: JOALI Maldives’ Mariyam Hana on crafting experiences for younger guests

In JOALI Maldives, Mariyam Hana leads the Kids Club with a vision shaped by both professional experience and personal conviction. With a career that has taken her from front office operations to managing one of the most distinctive family...

Maldivian president values Chinese friendship and exchanges while addressing reception

President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu and his wife Sajidha Mohamed attend the Reception Celebrating the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival on Sept 30 in Male, the capital. [Photo...

Maldives condemns Israel’s interception of Global Sumud Flotilla

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has strongly condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian maritime mission carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. In a statement on his official X account, the President said, Strongly condemn...

Maldives condemns Israel’s storming of Gaza flotilla

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu strongly condemned Israel on Thursday, after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, as the unarmed civilian vessels carrying vital humanitarian aid neared the coast of Gaza. The...

SDFC Launches New Financing Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs in Maldives

The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has announced the launch of a new Financing Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs, scheduled to open in November 2025. The initiative aims to empower women to step into entrepreneurship by offering...

Maldives National Service officially commences

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), Dr Mohamed Muizzu, officially inaugurated the Maldives National Service today at the Composite Training Centre (CTC) in Maafilaafushi, formally presenting the...

Emergency motion submitted in Parliament to ensure safety of Maldivians on Global Sumud Flotilla

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted an emergency motion to Parliament, calling on the government to ascertain the safety of Maldivian citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The...

95th Saudi National Day marked in Maldives with renewed commitment to partnership

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Malé commemorated the Kingdom’s 95th National Day with a reception at Barcelo Hotel on last Tuesday evening, attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and distinguished guests....

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley Spark Headlines with Festival Outing

Country star Billy Ray Cyrus and actress Elizabeth Hurley have sparked conversation after being spotted together at recent social gatherings. Photos and festival sightings began circulating online, showing the pair smiling and sharing the same...

Majlis concerned over safety of Maldivians on flotilla

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) submitted an emergency motion to the Parliament on Thursday, urging the Maldivian government to ascertain the safety of Maldivian citizens on the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. The...

Boat with Maldivian activist heads to Cyprus

The international observer boat with a Maldivian activist that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla has diverted to Cyprus, after Israel began storming the Gaza-bound aid convoy. The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid and medical...

SAii Lagoon Maldives hosts inaugural local Padel Tennis tournament on World Tourism Day

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, part of SAii Hotels & Resorts under S Hotels & Resorts, marked World Tourism Day with its first-ever local Padel Tennis tournament held at the resort’s recently opened courts. The tournament...

President inaugurates the Maldives National Service

The first batch of Maldives National Service/Photo: President's Office President and Commander-in-Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), Dr Mohamed Muizzu, inaugurated the Maldives National Service at a special ceremony held at the...

Maldives ready to deepen cooperation with China for prosperous future: president

MALE, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said on Tuesday that the Maldives is ready to further deepen cooperation with China in various fields to build a sustainable and prosperous future. Muizzu made the remarks while attending...

Blue Lagoon: Redefining Luxury Living in the Maldives

A new chapter in Maldivian luxury living is being written with the arrival of Blue Lagoon Luxury Residences, a landmark project set to transform the skyline of Hulhumalé. Developed by Varindera Constructions International Limited (VCIL), part of...

Unique Umrah Experience: Cruise Ship Journey Through Five Nations

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The journey of Umrah is usually done by plane. However, a shipping company now offers this religious journey by cruise ship. Tourists and pilgrims can enjoy the voyage across the seas, passing through five countries, with the...