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Maldives and Singapore sign three strategic agreements
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...

Maldives and Singapore Sign Three Agreements to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
The Maldives and Singapore have signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of higher education, educational policy, environmental sustainability, technical cooperation, and capacity building....

Dusit brings new all-inclusive resort to the Maldives
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...

Maldives committed to growing partnership with Singapore: President Dr. Muizzu
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed were hosted at a state banquet on Sunday evening by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam of Singapore, in honour of the Maldivian...

Dusit and dusitD2 Debut First All-Inclusive Lifestyle Resort in the Maldives with dusitD2 Feydhoo
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
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...

European 'Maldives' you can fly to in two hours
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...

Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé
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...

Dusit International unveils first all-inclusive lifestyle resort in Maldives
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...

Maldivian Students Exempt from Malaysia’s 6% Education Service Tax
The Malaysian government's decision to introduce a 6% service tax on tuition fees paid by international students in private educational institutions will not apply to Maldivian students, according to the Maldives’ Ministry of Higher Education. The...

Maldives establishes embassy in Qatar
Maldives has officially established an embassy in the State of Qatar as part of its broader efforts to enhance diplomatic engagement and strengthen bilateral relations. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the President’s Office...

Maldives announces halal tourism projects in 6 atolls with investor concessions
The Government of Maldives has announced plans to develop halal tourism in six islands across six atolls, with land rent waivers granted for the remaining grace period if resorts are developed and operational before the end of the allotted grace...

Top 5 Balkan Countries to Visit: Where to Go for Culture, Nature & History
Where ancient cobblestones meet Adriatic dreams—the Balkans serve up Europe's most authentic adventures without the tourist crowds. Photo by Canva Diverse cultures, turbulent history and breathtaking hidden gems: welcome to the Balkan Peninsula,...

dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives to hold soft opening this month
Thai hospitality firm Dusit Hotels and Resorts is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, its first all-inclusive lifestyle resort. The new resort is also the second Dusit-branded property in the country,...

Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula gets engaged: Check her fiance's education, qualifications, career
Anshula Kapoor, daughter of film producer Boney Kapoor and the late Mona Shourie Kapoor, has announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend, Rohan Thakkar. The proposal took place in New York’s Central Park, in front of the iconic Belvedere...

37 Individuals Checked in Immigration Raid at Rathu Market; 15 Found Working Illegally
The Maldives Immigration Task Force conducted a special raid operation at Rathu Market in Hulhumalé yesterday evening as part of its continued efforts to address the issue of illegal expatriates in the country. According to Immigration, 37...

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Welcomes Danilo Paolella as New Director of Food & Beverage
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Danilo Paolella as the resort’s new Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing over two decades of global hospitality experience, Danilo joins the team with a strong track record in...
Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé designed for the young and the young at heart
Soft opening this July, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives promises 'effortless stays' just seven minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport MALÉ, MALDIVES - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of...

Elevating private island lifestyle: Marco Bonini to spearhead residences at SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS
The Maldivian archipelago, a synonym for unparalleled luxury, is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. The narrative of thoughtful escapism is evolving, maturing into a quest for something deeper, more personal, and purpose driven. In...
Aim is to make Maldives a globally renowned destination for Halal tourism
Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim has said that the government will deliver on its vision to establish Maldives as a globally renowned destination for Halal tourism. The government has launched initial steps towards establishing...