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India: Maldives closest development partner in action
The Press Maldives
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July 6, 2025
President Muizzu (L) and PM Modi (R) India has reaffirmed its position as the Maldives’ most trusted and responsive development partner, with ongoing support across key sectors including infrastructure, health, education, and disaster response. As...
Call open for Maldivian artists to represent Visit Maldives globally
Maldives Voice
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The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched an initiative to select a Maldivian Ambassador for the Visit Maldives campaign, aimed at promoting the country’s tourism industry through the creative talents of local...
MMPRC seeks local ambassador to promote Maldives
Sun Online International
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Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Cooperation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has made an announcement seeking a local ambassador to promote Maldives’ tourism. MMPRC, in its announcement, Visit Maldives Local Ambassadorship Program is an opportunity...
Stateless Palestinian woman 'treated like cattle' by US immigration
The National News
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A stateless Palestinian woman who grew up in the US was released this week from American immigration detention after four months in custody. Ward Sakeik, 22, a resident of Texas whose family is originally from Gaza, was arrested by Immigration and...
Maldives Launches First-Ever Investor Visa Program
finews.asia
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July 3, 2025
The Maldives is opening its doors to global investors, not just sun-seeking tourists. In a historic move to broaden its economic horizons, the island nation has partnered with Henley & Partners to launch its first residence by investment program,...
Georgia Toffolo's husband James Watt calls her out for Googling herself 'five times a day' as they take part in brutal social media trend
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
Georgia Toffolo's husband James Watt has called her out for Googling herself 'five times a day' as they took part in a brutal social media trend. The reality star, 30, and Brewdog founder, 43, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a clip of them...
Extensive renovations complete at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 5, 2025
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has revealed its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation – extraordinary with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a...
Niyama Private Islands Maldives unveils transformed resort
Maldives Insider
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July 5, 2025
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has revealed its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation – extraordinary with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a...
Policy talks delay funds; students in Malaysia face July 10 fee deadline
Raajje
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The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development explained that funds for Maldivian students in Malaysia, who need to pay their course fees by July 10, have been delayed due to ongoing discussions among policymakers. Several...
Dusit brings new all-inclusive resort to the Maldives
TPH News
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July 4, 2025
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, a division of Dusit International, will soft open its first all-inclusive lifestyle property, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, on 27 July 2025. The resort marks the group’s second property in the Maldives, joining the luxury...
Dusit and dusitD2 Debut First All-Inclusive Lifestyle Resort in the Maldives with dusitD2 Feydhoo
Rus Tourism News
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July 4, 2025
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the renowned hotel division of Thailand’s Dusit International, is set to open a bold new chapter in its hospitality story with the debut of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives—the brand’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and its...
15 illegal foreign residents taken into immigration custody
Raajje
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15 expatriates who were working illegally at the local market in Hulhumalé Phase I have been taken into Immigration custody. Maldives Immigration took to social media platform ‘X’ to reveal this on Thursday, noting that a raid operation was...
Maldives and Singapore sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Ras Online
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Singapore on Monday, aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors. The signing...
European 'Maldives' you can fly to in two hours
Bristol Post
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July 4, 2025
A Spanish resort has been dubbed the "Maldives of Spain", and it's a hidden gem you might not know about. While many flock to the Maldives for its breathtaking beaches with crystal-clear waters, holidaymakers may be able to save both time and...
Immigration seeks to locate Colombian woman
Sun Online International
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Maldives Immigration has made an announcement on Tuesday seeking to locate a young Colombian woman who is presumed to be residing in the Maldives. The woman has been identified as 35-year-old Laura Mercedes Guerra Escudero. Immigration has...
Maldives, Henley & Partners sign agreement to launch residence by investment programme
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
The Government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners, the world’s leading international investment migration advisory firm, to develop and implement the nation’s first-ever residence by investment...
Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé
Breaking Travel News
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July 4, 2025
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives — the group’s first all-inclusive...
Maldives And Henley & Partners Sign Landmark Partnership Agreement To Launch Pioneering Residence By Investment Program
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) MALÉ, Maldives, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners , the world's leading international investment migration advisory firm, to...
Dusit International unveils first all-inclusive lifestyle resort in Maldives
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 3, 2025
Dusit Hotels to launch dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, its first all-inclusive lifestyle resort, opening near Malé on 27 July. Malé – Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property...
Maldives and Singapore sign three strategic agreements
Maldives Voice
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In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation, the Maldives and Singapore signed three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today during an official ceremony held at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The signing was...