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The Maldives: A Timeless Jewel of the Indian Ocean Shines Again at the World Travel Awards 2025
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a glittering ceremony held last night in Tanzania, the Maldives once again solidified its status as the crown jewel of Indian Ocean tourism, winning the coveted title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa...
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort promotes Ali Zain Shahuneem to Director of Rooms
Hotelier Maldives
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June 29, 2025
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced the promotion of Ali Zain Shahuneem to the role of Director of Rooms, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey and reinforcing his reputation as one of the region’s...
World Bank grants $50 million to improve Sri Lanka's education system
The Economic Times
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June 28, 2025
The World Bank has approved a new USD 50 million additional financing package for Sri Lanka through its ongoing General Education Modernisation Project, which would benefit an estimated 5,00,000 students and 1,50,000 teachers. In a press release...
World News | World Bank Grants USD 50 Million to Improve Sri Lanka's Education System
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
Colombo, Jun 28 (PTI) The World Bank has approved a new USD 50 million additional financing package for Sri Lanka through its ongoing General Education Modernisation Project, which would benefit an estimated 5,00,000 students and 1,50,000...
Four Companies Bid to Develop Hope Island and Central Jail in Maldives
The Maldives Journal
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Four companies from America, China, Maldives, and Malaysia have submitted bids to develop Hope Island and the Central Jail in North Thilafushi, as announced by Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan during a Public Service Media...
Maldives prepares for new aviation era with July 26 airport terminal opening
Hotelier Maldives
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June 21, 2025
A countdown to the inauguration of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport was launched by Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Mohamed Shareef. The official opening is...
Maldives participates in OIC focusing on crisis in Palestine and Iran
Maldives Voice
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Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel is attending the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), currently taking place amid a backdrop of intensifying conflict and geopolitical instability...
Lawmakers in Maldives Pledge to Support Women Leaders
Inter Press Service
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June 26, 2025
Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Editors' Choice, Featured, Gender, Headlines, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women in Politics, Youth Population Delegates at AFPPD’s Sub-Regional Parliamentarians’ Meeting on...
The world’s most beautiful over-water villas and bungalows (that aren’t in the Maldives)
The Independent
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Op-ed: Civilizational exchanges for China-Maldives ties
Sun Online International
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The following is an op-ed written by Kong Xianhua, the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives. --- Several days ago in Addu, I had the privilege of wearing a Feyli and participating in the traditional Eid al-Adha celebrations. I personally experienced...
From quiet conversations to leading teams: Ali Shiyax at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Hotelier Maldives
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June 26, 2025
Ali Shiyax, Restaurant Manager at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, describes his journey into hospitality as one rooted in quiet observation and a deep appreciation for connection. “My inspiration began at home,” he recalls. “My parents loved...
President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to a Healthy, Secure Maldives on World Drug Day
The Maldives Journal
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making the Maldives a healthy and secure nation, aligning with global efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking. In a message shared on X to mark the...
Travel Guide: 5 countries without any rivers; Read on
Asianet Newsable
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July 11, 2025
Travel Guide: Not all countries have rivers. Due to harsh climates or small size, some nations exist without a single flowing river, relying on alternative sources for water like rainfall, aquifers, or desalination 2 Min read 16 Image Credit :...
Maldives is participating in China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum being held in Colombo Sri Lanka.
Miadhu Daily
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Officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) are representing Maldives at the forum, aimed at tourism promotion and network building among industry stakeholders. The...
Meyyafushi Maldives opens Oct 2025
Tourism Breaking News
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June 26, 2025
As the Maldives continues to evolve as a global beacon of leisure and lifestyle hospitality, Meyyafushi Maldives is poised to make waves. Opening its doors on October 1, 2025, in the serene Lhaviyani Atoll, this five-star, premium all-inclusive...
Maldives Qualification Authority to Invalidate Pre-2022 Courses Without Renewed Accreditation by 2027
The Maldives Journal
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The Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA) has announced that courses approved before 2022 will be invalidated if they do not receive renewed accreditation by the end of 2027. The statement was made by MQA CEO Fizana Rasheed during an appearance...
Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio of Resorts in the Maldives Celebrate Multiple Wins at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025
The islandchief
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Marriott International in the Maldives is proud to announce a collection of prestigious accolades at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, held in Bangkok on June 18, 2025. The annual awards celebrate the best in luxury travel and...
Sri Lanka leader to visit Maldives, eyes bilateral trade: Sources
EconomyNext
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June 25, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayke is likely to undertake a three-day official visit to the Maldives in the last week of July and the visit will be focusing on the bilateral trade and relationship, sources familiar with the...
Massive Immigration raid launched in Addu City
Avas
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A large-scale operation named “Operation Hama Magu” has been launched in southernmost Addu City to track down illegal migrants. According to Maldives Immigration, the operation, which was launched on Wednesday, is the largest such raid this year...
CHEC: Shaping Maldives’ hospitality landscape, one resort at a time
Hotelier Maldives
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June 25, 2025
With world-class resort construction and reclamation as its core strength, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is helping to redefine luxury tourism in the Maldives—project by project, island by island.The Maldives, a string of tropical...