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President Dr. Muizzu returns after UK visit, bolsters Maldives–UK partnership
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has returned to Malé after concluding an official visit to the United Kingdom, aimed at deepening Maldives–UK ties and commemorating 60 years of diplomatic relations. During the visit, President Dr. Muizzu held...

Maldives’ leader returns home after UK visit
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu returned home to Male’ on Saturday, after concluding a visit to the United Kingdom. President Muizzu, who left for the UK on Tuesday, returned to Male’ on Saturday morning. He was greeted upon return at the...

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts
JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Paul Brennan/Pixabay Kinetic Green...

Maldives–UK strengthen bilateral ties with high-level discussions in London
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, currently undertaking an official visit to the United Kingdom, met today with The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, at the Speaker’s House within the Palace of Westminster for a...

'There's no moving on': 8 months on, parents of teen who died in Maldives still searching for answers
Jenna’s parents told CNA that they still have no official explanation for how she died or who may be responsible. Feeling they had no choice, they began their own investigation. Jenna’s mother, Dr Jennifer Liauw, said some of the school’s efforts...

Small State, Big Stakes: The Maldives and Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean
Located at the crossroads of vital Indian Ocean shipping lanes linking the Middle East and Asia, the Maldives has emerged as an unlikely but increasingly important foothold in Indo-Pacific strategic rivalry. Despite having less than 600,000...

I moved our family of four from the US to France & pay just $2,235 for everything – but the grocery stores blew me away
ONE woman up and left America with her husband, two children, and dog five years ago and has since been enjoying an affordable lifestyle across the globe in France. The expat has come to love not only the rich culture and beautiful landscape of...

Brewing change: how The Standard Maldives is redefining eco-luxury
As one of the first countries to raise the alarm on climate change and call for global action, the Maldives has long been a pioneer in environmental stewardship. At The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, located in the untouched beauty of Raa Atoll,...

The need for diversification of sports in Pakistan
Embracing the true essence of Diversification can have far reaching implications across the spectrum including sports. Adoption and implementation of the diversification approach can lead to a profound and positive impact on Pakistani sports in...

4 Best Crypto To Buy Now If You’re Chasing 100x In 2025
In the electric chaos of 2025’s meme coin renaissance, where every new launch is either a quick cash grab or a cult hit, only a handful of projects are packing heat and heart. Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to 10x before breakfast or a...

Immigration detains 31 foreigners without visas in targeted operation
Maldives Immigration have stepped up efforts to combat illegal immigration, detaining 31 undocumented foreigners during a targeted operation in the capital, Malé. The individuals were arrested from foreign-influenced businesses on Dhilbahaaru...

Immigration nabs 31 illegal migrants
Immigration officers questioning a foreigner/Photo: Immigration Immigration Authorities have raided businesses operated by foreigners in Dhilbahaaru Magu of Male, a popular area among foreigners. They said that they have received multiple reports...

Kandima Maldives appoints Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as Resort Manager
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. With a career spanning over 14 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Iujaz is set to lead the island resort’s operations and guest experience...

Maldives Living Expo Signs with Sponsors and Partners for 2025
The Maldives Living Expo 2025 announces the successful conclusion of its Sponsors and Partners Signing Ceremony, held at Water's Edge Rooftop, Hulhumale. The event brought together leading brands, developers, service providers, and media to...

The "Maldives" Of Canada Is The Most Beautiful National Park You've Never Heard Of
Across the world, there are destinations often compared to the Maldives, including one in Arkansas with everything from beautiful beaches to epic scuba diving. Aside from the U.S., Canada has its own "Maldives" — Gulf Islands National Park...

Is Victor Perez American? PGA Tour Pro’s Ethnicity, Background & More Unknown Details Explored
70 events in and Victor Perez already has 7 top-10 finishes. That is quite an impressive record for someone who only received their PGA Tour membership in 2024. The 32-year-old has been quite impressive recently as he is on the pursuit to win his...

Maldives music veteran Melbe dies aged 76
Us’hakuru Ahmed Waheed, better known as Melbe, who began his music career in the 1960s at the dawn of Maldives’ music industry, has died at the age of 76. Melbe died on Thursday in a hospital in Male’, where he was admitted to following heart and...

31 detained in Immigration raid in Male'
Maldives Immigration detained dozens of expatriates from Male’ City on Wednesday, in raids on expatriate-dominated business establishments located at the Dhilbahaaru Magu. In a statement on Thursday, Immigration said the operation was run by the...

Seventeen Maldivian Resorts Join Forces to Protect Seagrass Meadows
In a significant step forward for marine conservation, seventeen prominent resorts across the Maldives have pledged to protect the nation’s vital seagrass meadows under the Seagrass Industry Leaders Circle initiative, led by Maldives Resilient...

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Welcomes Celebrity Trainer Faisal Abdalla for Exclusive PMA Island Fitness Residency
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, a haven for wellness seekers, proudly announces the upcoming PMA Island Takeover with Faisal Abdalla, a transformative 7-day fitness residency taking place from July 22 to 28, 2025. This immersive program invites...