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Mon 09. Dec 13:50 - Soneva Jani
announces new wellness practitioners line-up Soneva has announced an impressive roster
of visiting wellness practitioners that will be at Soneva Jani in Maldives, throughout
...
Mon 09. Dec 13:45 - Sun Aqua Vilu
Reef named world’s best water villa resort for fourth year Sun Aqua Vilu Reef has been named the
best water villa resort in the world for the four consecutive year. The latest award
was pr...
Mon
09. Dec 13:40 - Maldives steps up safety with deployment of lifeguards to islands Tourism Ministry’s Deputy Minister
Assad Riza has stated that lifeguards will be deployed on 19 inhabited islands within
the Mald...
Mon
09. Dec 13:35 - Chinese tourist drowns in Fihalhohi Island Resort An elderly tourist has drowned while
swimming at the lagoon of Fihalhohi Island Resort ... identified as a 62-year-old Chinese
ma...
Mon
09. Dec 13:30 - Journalists from German speaking countries arrive to promote Maldives Five journalists from German speaking
countries have arrived in the Maldives on a familiarization trip conducted by Maldives
Mar...
Mon
09. Dec 13:25 - Islands for lease in tourism to be announced next Thursday Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed, has
stated that new islands available for lease for tourism purposes will be announced
on Thurs...
Mon 09. Dec 13:20 - South African
Airways launches additional charters to Maldives for holidays South African Airways has launched additional
charter flights to the Maldives, coinciding with the island nation’s tourist peak
seas...
Mon
09. Dec 13:15 - Funadhoo airport to be opened on January 15 The domestic airport in Sh. Funadhoo
will be opened on January 15. A Transport and Civil Aviation official informed “Sun•
that ...
Mon
09. Dec 13:10 - Addu Tertiary Hospital to be opened this month Addu Tertiary Hospital is to be opened
within this month. Health Minister Abdulla Ameen is to have given the assurance to
forme...
Mon 09. Dec 13:05 - Turkey to assist prison reform in Maldives Turkish Minister of the Interior Süleyman
Soylu assured on Friday that the government of Turkey will assist in reforming the
prison...Comment: Goat to the gardener ?
Mon 09. Dec 13:00 - National surfing competition 'Rannamaari Challenge' concludes The national surfing competition 'Rannamaari
Challenge' organized by Maldives Surfing Association (MSA) concluded on Saturd...VIDEO
Mon 09. Dec 12:55 - S.A. Games: Nine Ducks as Maldives Women Cricket
Team Gets Bowled Out Eight Runs During four-team T20 comeptition, Maldives
have had to endure a tough time ... Maldives women’s cricket team were bundled
ou...
Mon 09. Dec 12:50 - 8 Runs, 9 Ducks: Maldives Women's Cricket Team
Shocking Batting Collapse Maldives women's cricket team got all
out for just eight runs by their South Asian counterparts Nepal women's cricket team
runs i ...
Mon 09. Dec 12:45 - The Mystery
of the Maldives, Unveiled How the ultimate island escape has evolved
for families, couples and travel aficionados. Accor, a world-leading, augmented hosp...
Sun 08. Dec 14:05 - Festive odyssey
at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Escape the cold winter and come to the
sunny Maldives this Christmas and New Year. Situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean
a...
Sun 08. Dec 14:00 - St. Regis Maldives
scores hat-trick as world’s leading luxury island resort The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has been named the world’s leading luxury island resort for the third consecutive
year. T...
Sun 08. Dec 13:55 - Park Hyatt Maldives
organises local beach clean-up Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has organised
a clean-up on a local island, in a bid to raise public awareness about environmental...
Sun 08. Dec 13:50 - President inaugurates the ‘Go Green’ programme
by CLEAN Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has inaugurated
the 'Go Green' programme initiated by local environmental organisation CLE...
Sun
08. Dec 13:45 - Maldives' football coach terminated following poor results in SAG 2019 Petar Segrt, head coach of the Maldives'
National football team, has been removed from his position following unsatisfactory
res...
Sun 08. Dec 13:40 - Maldives - Nature's
sunken garden Unrivalled luxury, stunning white-sand
beaches and an amazing underwater wildlife, make Maldives an obvious choice for the
hol...
Sat 07. Dec 15:35 - Cheval Blanc
Randheli rolls out InnSpire’s guest experience solutions InnSpire, the leading provider of a comprehensive
technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for s...VIDEO
Sat 07. Dec 15:30 - OZEN by Atmosphere
introduces Guy Charbaut Champagne Despite being nestled amongst lush exotic
scenery in the middle of the Indian Ocean, guests of OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadho...
Sat 07. Dec 15:25 - SIMDI unveils first all-female staffed restaurant 'LEVO' Local trading giant SIMDI Group on Thursday
launched 'LEVO', the first restaurant to operate under an all-female staff in reclaim...
Sat
07. Dec 15:20 - MNDF locates two locals who went missing while lobster catching Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
has located the two locals who went missing after going lobster catching in Vaikaramur...
Sat
07. Dec 15:15 - South Asian Games: Women's football team makes history, bags bronze Maldives beat Sri Lanka, 2-1, Nepal and
India also secures spots in the finals. Maldives National Women’s Football team
has ma...
Sat 07. Dec 15:10 - Maldives relay team renews national record The female relay team, on Friday, renewed
the national record for the 4x100 relay at the South Asian Games (SAG). Team mem...VIDEO
Sat 07. Dec 15:05 - ADFD contributes US$52 Million for Maafaru Int. Airport
Project in Maldives Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD,
the leading national entity for economic development aid, has commended the openi...
Sat 07. Dec 15:00 - 'A mess': Maldives seeks to restructure China
debt after heavy borrowing The Maldives is seeking a “diplomatic•
solution to restructure its Chinese debt as the small but strategically located atoll
nation st...
Sat 07. Dec 14:55 - Inside A Great Escape to the Maldives What happens when you send a 42-year-old
mum-of-three, who works full-time, to the Maldives by herself? Firstly, her heart rate
g...
Fri 06. Dec 18:50 - MATATO to host
Maldives Travel Awards 2019 gala on Dec 19 Winners of the 2019 Maldives Travel Awards
will be announced at a special gala on December 19, organiser Maldives Associatio...
Fri
06. Dec 18:45 - Chinese tourist, 74, drowns in Maldives resort A 74-year-old Chinese tourist has drowned
while out snorkeling in Lily Beach Resort and Spa in South Ari atoll. Police said that
t...
Fri 06. Dec 18:40 - Ooredoo Maldives launches “WiFi Calling•! For the first time in Maldives, Ooredoo
has launched “WiFi Calling• (Voice over Wi-Fi or VoWiFi), which will give
crystal clear voic...
Fri
06. Dec 18:35 - Addu Police destroy confiscated bottles of alcohol Several bottles of alcohol held in police
custody and confiscated during various operations have been destroyed by the police
sta...
Fri 06. Dec 18:30 - All mosques to be air-conditioned before 2021 Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Ahmed
Zahir Ali has revealed all mosques in Maldives will be air-conditioned before 2021.
Ministry...
Fri
06. Dec 18:25 - South Asian Games 2019: men's basketball team loses to Bangladesh Maldives men’s basketball team has
lost to the Bangladeshi team in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games 2019, being held
in N...
Fri 06. Dec 18:20 - First look:
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Best known for its iconic colonial-era
hotel in Singapore, Raffles has arrived in the tropics ... The Maldives, in the warm
waters of ...
Thu 05. Dec 17:35 - Emerald Maldives
celebrates official opening Emerald Collection has celebrated the
official opening of its debut property in Maldives, the Emerald Maldives Resort &
SPA. E...VIDEO
Thu 05. Dec 17:30 - JA Manafaru
Maldives crowned world’s leading honeymoon resort JA Manafaru Maldives has been crowned
world’s leading honeymoon resort. The award was presented at the World Travel
Award...
Thu 05. Dec 17:25 - Pullman Maldives
Mercure Kooddoo launch campaign against singleuse plastic Plastic bags are widely-known and unchallenged:
amongst others, they block drainages and cause flooding, choke marine and la...
Thu 05. Dec 17:20 - LUX* Resorts
launches tailored family adventures in Maldives LUX* Resorts & Hotels has launched
a new Little LUX* Life programme for guests aged 6-14 and their parents, spanning the
bran...
Thu 05. Dec 17:15 - South Palm Resort Maldives opened in Addu City South Palm Maldives Private Limited has
opened South Palm Resort Maldives in Addu City. The property developed in Ismehel...
Thu 05. Dec 17:10 - Maldives promotes at Luxury Travel Market Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC), along with 13 companies of the tourism sector, are promoting th...
Thu
05. Dec 17:05 - South Asian Games: Mubal breaks national record for 200m swimming Mubal Azzam Ibrahim has broken the national
record for the 200 metre freestyle swimming event, at the South Asian Games 201...
Thu 05. Dec 17:00 - Maldives Women Bowled Out for 6 in Massive 249
Run Defeat to Bangladesh The Bangladesh women’s cricket team
registered an incredible result on Thursday (December 5) when they bowled out Maldives
...
Thu 05. Dec 16:55 - The Maldives signs concept cooperation framework
with China's Yunnan The Maldivian government has signed a
concept paper for a framework of cooperation with the government of China's Yunnan
P...
Thu 05. Dec 16:50 - Emerald Maldives
Resort & Spa welcomes first guests The all-new, all-inclusive Emerald Maldives
Resort & Spa has opened its doors in the Indian Ocean. The latest addition to the
E...
Thu 05. Dec 16:45 - COMO Cocoa Island
Readies to Reopen in the Maldives COMO Cocoa Island will reopen early next
month in the South Malé Atoll, the Maldives, following renovations by Singapore-bas...
Wed 04. Dec 14:20 - Sun Siyam Resorts
launches Sun Aqua Cross Experience dual resort holidays Two is always better than one! Sun Aqua
sister properties, Vilu Reef and Iru Veli are offering the cross experience between
the tw...
Wed 04. Dec 14:15 - COMO Cocoa Island
to reopen in Jan 2020 COMO Cocoa Island, the multi-award-winning
Maldivian private island resort in South Male Atoll, is set to reopen to guests on
Ja...
Wed
04. Dec 14:10 - MNDF search for missing crewman from foreign vessel Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
have joined the search for the missing crewman of a container vessel. A 25-year old
Ukr...
Wed
04. Dec 14:05 - Maldives' fastest sprinter bags bronze in 200-meter dash Hassan Saaid has won bronze in the 200-meter
dash in the ongoing South Asian Games being held in Nepal. The Maldivian ath...
Wed
04. Dec 14:00 - South Asian Games: women's table tennis team wins bronze The Maldives women's table tennis team
has won bronze at the South Asian Games 2019. The team lost the semi-finals to Sri
Lanka in three straight games.
Wed 04. Dec 13:55 - Soumya and Co
thrash Maldives in SAG opener Bangladesh U-23 will now face Bhutan
at the same venue Friday before locking horns with Nepal and Sri Lanka U-23 Saturday
a...
Wed 04. Dec 13:50 - Maldives tops
863,000 mobile subscribers in September Maldives’ mobile base decreased
to 863,700 subscribers in September from 866,102 subscribers in August. Mobile teledensity
re...
Wed 04. Dec 13:45 - South Asian Games: Bala Devi Scores Brace as
India Thrash Maldives 5-0 Bala Devi grabbed a brace as the Indian
women's football team mauled Maldives 5-0 in their opening game of the 13th South A...
Wed 04. Dec 13:40 - COMO Cocoa Island
to Reopen in The Maldives COMO Cocoa Island - the multi-award-winning
Maldivian private island resort in South Malé Atoll, a 40-minute speedboat ride fr...
Tue 03. Dec 17:05 - South Palm Resort
opens, boosts tourism in Maldives south South Palm Resort Maldives, a brand new
resort developed on the uninhabited island of Ismehela Hera in the southernmost Add...VIDEO
Tue 03. Dec 17:00 - Kuredu Resort
Maldives introduces three new excursions Kuredu Resort Maldives has introduced
three new excursions. Guests can now add the following to their holiday itinerary:
Innahur...
Tue 03. Dec 16:55 - Island Lounge hosts colourful pre-opening soirée Island Lounge, on Sunday, hosted a preopening
'DJ Party' in The Marina at Crossroads Maldives. Island Lounge is a brand by Oc...
Tue 03. Dec 16:50 - Maldives crowned
world’s leading beach destination Maldives has been crowned world’s
leading beach destination. The award was presented at the World Travel Awards 2019
Grand...
Tue 03. Dec 16:45 - VIA marks record high flight movements with 226 on a single
day According to the operator of Velana International
Airport, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) the airport has set a new re...
Tue 03. Dec 16:40 - Planning Minister
announces development of 6 new airports The Planning Minister Mohamed Aslam has
announced the development of 6 additional regional airports. Speaking at the inau...
Tue 03. Dec 16:35 - President congratulates Saaid for winning gold at South
Asian Games President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has congratulated
the fastest Maldivian runner Hassan Saaid for winning the gold medal in th...
Tue 03. Dec 16:30 - Saaid bags Maldives' first gold medal at SAG Maldivian athlete Hassan Saaid bagged
the gold medal in the men's 100-metres event at the ongoing South Asian Games (SAG...
Tue 03. Dec 16:25 - Indian women
begin South Asian Games defence with 5-0 thumping Maldives Defending champion India women's football
team began its South Asian Games 2019 title defence with a commanding 5-0 win ...
Tue 03. Dec 16:20 - Should super
funds put their money in the Maldives? Why not, asks ... The question, ... superannuation funds
are allowed to buck the climate science and invest in low-lying resorts in the Maldives
or c...
Tue 03. Dec 16:15 - This new Maldives
resort is anything but standard Glamourous American hotel chain ... is
bringing some of its famous gloss and glamour halfway across the world to the Maldives.
I...
Mon 02. Dec 15:00 - Banyan Tree
Vabbinfaru, Angsana Ihuru to offer twin island festive experiences Underwater adventures, festive performances
and Christmas activities set against a stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean await
g...
Mon 02. Dec 14:55 - KSL Capital invests in luxury resort brand Soneva An affiliate of private equity firm,
KSL Capital Partners, has invested in a minority stake in the luxury resort brand,
Soneva. Sonev...
Mon 02. Dec 14:50 - InterContinental
Maldives Resort appoints Ibrahim Inad as sales director InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau
Resort has appointed Ibrahim Inad as its Director of Sales. Before joining the recently-o...
Mon 02. Dec 14:45 - Media from Turkey to promote tourism in the Maldives Maldives Marketing and Public Relation
Corporation (MMPRC) welcomed media from Turkey to Maldives for a familiarization trip...
Mon
02. Dec 14:40 - Report reveals govt. wasted MVR 800,000 to showcase a boat A 2016 report by the Auditor General’s
Office into the Home Ministry has revealed that the ministry wasted MVR 800,000 to
build...
Mon 02. Dec 14:35 - Nurain Janah
featured on the cover of international M2Woman Magazine Maldivian Chartered Accountant in New
Zealand Nurain Janah Mohamed Ali has been featured in the M2Woman Summer 2019...
Mon 02. Dec 14:30 - Privileges for convicted ex-leaders to resume after serving
sentence The parliament on Monday approved an
amendment to the Privileges and Protection for Former Presidents Act, which will grant
...
Mon
02. Dec 14:25 - Maldives recognized as leading beach destination in WTA The Maldives has taken home the award
for the World’s Leading Beach Destination at the World Travel Awards 2019. The
award ...
Mon 02. Dec 14:20 - Have a magical
merry Maldives Christmas We are actually happier than usual on
holidays, and with the festive season ... The Hard Rock Hotel Maldives will ring in
the New...
Sun 01. Dec 16:30 - Exhilarating
festive season at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi On the advent of fall, it is the time
to quickly finalise the last hideaway for the year and what better than the sunny paradise,
can ...
Sun 01. Dec 16:25 - Abdu Dhabi-funded
intl airport in Maldives ultra-luxury tourism zone opens A new airport developed in a proposed
ultra-luxury tourism zone in the northern part of Maldives opened Sunday. The first
comm...
Sun 01. Dec 16:20 - Morteza Capital
announces first regulated hotel investment fund in Maldives Morteza Capital Ltd has announced the
launch of its debut hotel investment fund, Maldives Hospitality Income Fund I (MHIF
I), t...
Sun 01. Dec 16:15 - Gili Lankanfushi
reopens with new design concept The Maldives’ much-loved eco-resort
Gili Lankanfushi reopened Sunday, following an inspired renovation of the resort. Honourin...
Sun 01. Dec 16:10 - Government collects over USD 3.4 million in Green Tax in
November Ministry of Finance has revealed the
state collected over USD 3.4 million in Green Tax in November 2019. Statistics publicised
b...
Sun
01. Dec 16:05 - Interruption to Dhiraagu fixed broadband services Dhiraagu fixed broadband customers are
facing service interruption due to a technical issue. The telecom company said their
cus...
Sun 01. Dec 16:00 - MNDF kicks off
21st Cadet Camp at K. Girifushi Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
has officially kicked the 21st Cadet Camp at K. Girifushi earlier today. The camp was
of...
Sun 01. Nov 15:55 - Extremist suspect
arrested over rape of 13-year-old girl Ismail Hammad was arrested upon his release
from hospital. A man who was the victim of a stabbing last week was arrested upon ...
Sun
01. Dec 15:50 - S. Asian Games 2019: India beat Maldives women volleyball team in semifinal The Maldives' women’s national volleyball
team has lost to India in the South Asian Games 2019 ongoing in Kathmandu, Nepal...
Sun 01. Dec 15:45 - Ooredoo Maldives concludes 'Color Run' 2019 weekend festivities Local telecommunications giant Ooredoo
Maldives wrapped up a weekend of "fun-filled activities" as their renowned
'Color Run' ...
Sun 01. Dec 15:40 - Inside Look at the New All-Inclusive Emerald
Maldives Resort & SPA The brand-new, five-star, private-island
Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA will officially open on December 4, 2019, touting
a delu...
Sun 01. Dec 15:35 - Maldives: Arrivals
from Europe Still Trending Upwards When Maldives opened to tourism, the
first visitors were from Europe. They were a small group of journalists and photographers
fr...
Sat 30. Nov 13:45 - Komandoo Maldives
rolls out enhanced all-inclusive packages Komandoo Maldives has enhanced its all-inclusive
packages. Komandoo’s all-inclusive packages are known to offer excellent val...VIDEO
Sat 30. Nov 13:40 - Mandara Spa
opens 14th spa facility in Maldives Mandara Spa has opened a new spa facility
at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, marking the brand’s 14th spa in the island nation.
T...
Sat 30. Nov 13:35 - The Marina at Crossroads to showcase best of local artistry
from Fannu Expo Crossroads Maldives on November 27 revealed
that preparations were underway to transfer selected works exhibited at Fannu Exp...
Sat 30. Nov 13:30 - Tourist arrivals
increase by 15.4 percent in October Ministry of Tourism has announced that
tourist arrivals in the Maldives had increased by 15.4 percent in October 2019, in
compar...
Sat
30. Nov 13:25 - Severe weather conditions felt across Maldives Maldives Meteorological Service has issued
yellow alert to islands from N. Atoll to V. Atoll with the warning of torrential rain
and ...
Sat 30. Nov 13:20 - Yellow Alert issued for Central Atolls Yellow Alert has been issued by the MET
Office to atolls between Noonu Atoll and Vaavu Atoll, predicting thunderstorms and
rou...
Sat 30. Nov 13:15 - Diver suffering
from decompression brought to Male’ via MNDF helicopter Local diver suffering from decompression,
who was first taken to Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital in GDh. Thinadhoo was bro...
Sat 30. Nov 13:10 - Parliament passes Pesticides bill Parliament of Maldives has passed a bill
on setting standards for the import, use, production, export and proper disposal of
pestici...
Sat
30. Nov 13:05 - Rising local football star Hampu gets married Hamza Mohamed (Hampu), 24, (CL) and his
bride Aishath Shahuma (CR) pose for pictures with guests at their wedding reception...
Sat 30. Nov 13:00 - Baglioni Resort
Maldives, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives The first luxury Italian brand to arrive
in the Maldives, The Baglioni is less brash than many of if its five-star counterparts.
It has a ...
Fri 29. Nov 13:35 - Milaidhoo Island
Maldives to host cultural festive celebrations The story of a small island, continues
this year with another chapter celebrating the festive season, embracing the Maldivian
cult...
Fri 29. Nov 13:30 - Govt to hold tourism symposium in 3 atolls The government of Maldives plans to hold
a tourism symposium in the atolls of Noonu, Raa and Lhaviyani. According to Minister...
Fri 29. Nov 13:25 - BML, Amex renew
partnership to promote Maldives tourism Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express
have renewed their partnership for another year to promote the Maldives as a lead...
Fri 29. Nov 13:20 - 7 injured in
fire on fuel boat off Vilimale Seven people were injured in a fire which
took place on an offshore fuel supply boat in the lagoon of suburban Vilimale’
last Tue...
Fri
29. Nov 13:15 - Yellow weather alert for Southern atolls extended Photo shows a passenger ferry travelling
in bad weather. Met office issued yellow weather alerts for the southernmost atolls
on No...
Fri
29. Nov 13:10 - Ooredoo Color Run kicks off with Moodhu Ufaa Ooredoo Color Run 2019: Photo shows families
and children enjoying the exciting Moodhu Ufaa event part of the Ooredoo Colo...
Fri
29. Nov 13:05 - Minister of Sports meets with FIVB President The Minister of Youth, Sports and Community
Empowerment, Ahmed Mahloof has met with Dr. Graça, the president of the Intern...
Fri 29. Nov 13:00 - U-23 National
team departs to Nepal for SAFF Games Maldives under-23 National Team has departed
for the SAFF Games to be held from 1st-10th December in Kathmandu and Pokh...
Fri 29. Nov 12:55 - Nepali men and
women 'A' team win Maldives Nepal national cricket team 'A' won the
preparation T-20 match for the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) against the Maldives.
It d...
Fri 29. Nov 12:50 - Maldives mulling
yen bond issue The Republic of Maldives is considering
issuing yen-denominated bonds according to three sources. The Indian Ocean country
h...
Fri 29. Nov 12:45 - Head to this Maldives resort for white sand beaches and
serene ocean views There are vacations, and then there are
vacations. The Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is an idyllic slice of heaven in the
Indi...
Thu 28. Nov 15:30 - Maldives participates
in Thai Silk Fashion Week Maldives has participated in the Thai
Silk Fashion Week and Grand Fashion Extravaganza. The Maldivian embassy in Thailand
f...VIDEO
Thu 28. Nov 15:25 - Traditional
Festive celebrations with a twist at LUX* North Male Atoll Resort Celebrate festive season at LUX* North
Malé Atoll Resort & Villas, where every corner of the island will be lit up with
festive fairy l...
Thu 28. Nov 15:20 - World-renowned sculptor to join Soneva Art and Glass Studio Soneva Fushi will host cross-medium sculptor
Scott Chaseling for an exclusive artistic residency between December 1 to 22. Durin...
Thu
28. Nov 15:15 - Criminal Court finds ex-pres guilty of money laundering Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul
Gayyoom has been found guilty of the money laundering charges raised against him. ...
Thu
28. Nov 15:10 - Supreme Court rejects complaint filed by ex-pres' legal team The Supreme Court has rejected the complaint
filed by former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's legal team regardin...
Thu
28. Nov 15:05 - MRM calls to end “unlawful• child marriages Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) has called
for thorough investigations into child bride cases. The party made the call in a sta...
Thu 28. Nov 15:00 - Former Maldives
president sentenced to 5 years in prison Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom,
center, surrounded by his body guards arrives to address his supporters in Male, Ma...
Thu 28. Nov 14:55 - Vatsal Seth
and Ishita Dutta celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary in Maldives ... Vatsal Sheth who will soon be seen in
the serial Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke will be celebrating his 2nd wedding anniversary
in M...
Thu 28. Nov 14:50 - 13th South Asian
Games: Pakistan to face Maldives in volleyball opener today National volleyballers will begin their
13th South Asian Games journey with the Group B outing against Maldives in Kathmandu
...
Thu 28. Nov 14:45 - Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Opens in the
Maldives Emerald Collection has announced that
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa will officially open on December 4. The 120-villa
resort ...
Wed 27. Nov 13:00 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
to host 'Great Vittaveli Gatsby' style festive celebrations Jumeirah Vittaveli in Maldives is set
to celebrate the festive season with unique experiences live performances and culinary
exce...
Wed 27. Nov 12:55 - Crossroads Maldives
hosts educational visit for local students Crossroads Maldives has hosted an educational
visit for students from a local school. On Thursday, 18 students from Muhyiddin S...
Wed 27. Nov 12:50 - Tennis legend Roger Federer arrives at Cheval
Blanc Randheli Tennis legend Roger Federer and wife
Mirka Federer, who is also a former tennis player has arrived for holidays at Cheval
Blanc ...
Wed 27. Nov 12:45 - Coolest Jobs in Hospitality: Surf Experience Manager, Soneva Island life is unique - but things become
infinitely cooler if you're getting paid to do what you truly love. By featuring amazing
pe...
Wed 27. Nov 12:40 - LUX* South Ari Atoll launches new eco-initiatives LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort and Villas
introduced edible straws, biodegradable cups and plant-based 'beef' as part of their
latest ...
Wed 27. Nov 12:35 - MMPRC brings
in influencers to promote Maldives tourism in Turkey Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has brought in a team of influencers from Turkey, as part of the
o...
Wed
27. Nov 12:30 - Local fisherman detain Sri Lankan fishing boat A foreign fishing boat was detained by
local fishermen in Southern part of the Maldives on Tuesday. Maldives National Defense
...
Wed
27. Nov 12:25 - MNDF conducts training session on safe management of oil spills at
sea Photo shows MNDF training program named
“Oil Pollution Response Training 2019-1• regarding the safe management of
oil spil...
Wed 27. Nov 12:20 - Fire erupts aboard boat nearby Vilimale Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
on Tuesday night revealed that a fire occurred aboard an oil boat docked at Vilimale'.
...
Wed 27. Nov 12:15 - PADI Travel Unveils Must-Visit Diving Destination
Packages PADI Travel has curated a great collection
of holiday trips ... From Mexico to Thailand to the Maldives, many dive destinations
o...
Wed 27. Nov 12:10 - Emily Ratajkowski
in the Maldives: her bike ride in a bikini! Emily Ratajkowski sinks sweetly in paradise.
Indeed, the young woman is currently on vacation in the Maldives. And the latter too...
Wed 27. Nov 12:05 - IPNLF signs
five-year MoU with Maldives tuna processors, exporters The International Pole & Line Foundation
(IPNLF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maldives Seafoo...
Tue 26. Nov 16:15 - DeHavilland
Canada’s ... DHC 6-300 aircraft joins Manta Air’s seaplane fleet Manta Air on Tuesday welcomed the sixth
aircraft to its seaplane fleet, as the game changing local ramps up its presence in
the l...
Tue 26. Nov 16:10 - Edible straws,
vegan 'beef', biodegradable cups: LUX* South Ari Atoll launches LUX* South Ari Atoll, recently awarded
'Leading Eco-Friendly Resort in the Maldives' at the South Asian Travel Awards 2019,
ha...
Tue 26. Nov 16:05 - Maldives hosts
four-city ‘Journey to the Sunny Side’ roadshow in China Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has kicked off a dedicated roadshow in China as part of its “Journ...
Tue 26. Nov 16:00 - World top tennis
player Novak Djokovic arrives in the Maldives World top tennis player who is currently
ranked world No. 2, Novak Djokovic has arrived in the Maldives. Djokovic is a Serbian
prof...
Tue 26. Nov 15:55 - Maldives invites
Belgian journos for promotional fam trip Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has brought in a team of journalists from Belgium, as part of the
...
Tue
26. Nov 15:50 - MMPRC begins roadshow to promote Maldives in China Maldives Marketing & Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has commenced a series of marketing activities in China to promot...
Tue 17. Nov 15:45 - Landfill compactor
purchase to end open burning of garbage The environment ministry signed a contract
on Tuesday to procure a landfill compactor to stop the open burning of garbage on T...
Tue
17. Nov 15:40 - Planning Minister: No plan for foreign airport concession agreements Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure
Mohamed Aslam has said the administration has no plans to lease airports to for...
Tue
26. Nov 15:35 - Nine arrested in connection with gang violence in G.Dh. Rathafandhoo Police have made nine arrests in connection
with gang fights that occurred in G.Dh Rathafandhoo. A 20-year old local man was ...
Tue 26. Nov 15:30 - The best places
in the world to soak up the winter sun Throw away your umbrella and winter woollies
... 1. Maldives: Who doesn’t like the sound of a secluded paradise island surround...
Tue 26. Nov 15:25 - Natural Elegance - New Resort Opens in the Maldives Emerald Collection is delighted to announce
that Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA will officially open on 4th December 2019. A
...
Tue 26. Nov 15:20 - Garlanded by
peace Maldives is a true detox holiday destination
where luxury comes in the form of the bountiful nature, and comfort in the lap of sile...
Tue 26. Nov 15:15 - Maldives beckons Everyone can travel to this island paradise for some sun, sea,
sand and excellent food. Holidaying in the Maldives looks expensiv... Comment: But badly researched article! The heart-shaped island does not exist in the
Maldives, but in the Caribbean!
Mon 25. Nov 14:10 - Sun Siyam Resorts announces exclusive
Black Friday deal Sun Siyam Resorts has announced an exclusive
Black Friday deal for three of the group’s resorts in Maldives. The one-day offer
is...
Mon 25. Nov 14:05 - Fairmont Maldives
to host eco-inspired festive celebrations Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi invites
guests to swap winter blues for summer hues and celebrate the festive season with an
a...
Mon 25. Nov 14:00 - MEET THE EXECUTIVE
CHEF: Mohammed Tarique Aziz. Noku Maldives Born in West Bengal, India, chef Tarique
discovered his love for cooking through his Father, who introduced him to the subtleties
...
Mon 25. Nov 13:55 - The Marina at
CROSSROADS conducts ... visit for students of Muhyiddin School The Marina at CROSSROADS has conducted
an educational visit last Thursday for a group of students from Muhyiddin School in...
Mon 25. Nov 13:50 - Maldives eyes new target of 2 million tourists per year Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed announced
on Sunday that the new target for Maldivian tourism is two million arrivals within
a ye...
Mon
25. Nov 13:45 - International flights to be operated from Maafaru Airport Maafaru International Airport in Noonu
atoll will be officially opened on December 1. AVAS has learnt that operations will
comm...
Mon
25. Nov 13:40 - Italian company to conduct feasibility study on Kaashidhoo cable car
project An Italian company will be conducting
a feasibility study on connecting Kaashidhoo and Gaafaru island via cable car. Kaashidh...
Mon
25. Nov 13:35 - 1672 stickers issued, 123 vehicles towed in Male' city last week In this photo, a women is seen crossing
a busy street in Male' city. The densely populated capital city has a high number of
traffic...
Mon 25. Nov 13:30 - Maldives Marketing
and Public Relations Corp. announces new torism strategy The Maldives is a destination traditionally
known for its high-end resort accommodation popular with honeymooners, however n ...
Mon 25. Nov 13:25 - Join us on a
TTG Luxury Experience to the Maldives The next TTG Luxury Experience will give
six agents the chance to explore the Maldives via three incredible resorts – we’ll
stay ...
Sun 24. Nov 15:40 - KSL Capital
Partners acquires minority stake in Soneva US-based private equity firm KSL Capital
Partners has acquired a minority stake in luxury resort chain Soneva. In a statement
So...
Sun 24. Nov 15:35 - The Marina CROSSROADS
Celebrates Opening of New Retail Outlet Le Perfume Leading fragrance retailer in the Maldives,
Le Perfume has opened their retail outlet at The Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives ...
Sun 24. Nov 15:30 - Angsana Velavaru
with Turkish Airlines welcomes UK’s artist Josh Daniel Angsana Velavaru in collaboration with
Turkish Airlines has announced a glamorous festive season with UK’s emerging R&B
and ...
Sun
24. Nov 15:25 - Notice issued for interested parties to design the Maldives stall at
the ITB fair Maldives Marketing & Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has issued a notice searching for interested parties to design
the sta...
Sun 24. Nov 15:20 - Maldives rolls out welcome for 1.5 millionth tourist The Maldives rolled out a grand welcome
for the historic arrival of the 1.5 millionth tourist to the archipelago on Sunday.
This m...
Sun 24. Nov 15:15 - 'Beyyaa' campaign:
buy a t-shirt, plant a coconut palm A campaign to plant a coconut palm for
every t-shirt bought has been launched. At a special ceremony held Saturday, The Beyy...
Sun 24. Nov 15:10 - Noku Maldives
has introduced #sayyestoreuseable with Eco Bags The team Noku Maldives has strong commitment
on Social Responsibility. Since opening in 2016, Noku Maldives has engaged ...
Sun 24. Nov 15:05 - National Swimming comp celebrates first inclusive winners Swimming Association of Maldives, on
Saturday, concluded the Bank of Maldives (BML) 44th National Swimming Competition,
r...
Sun
24. Nov 15:00 - 50th National Tennis Championship reaches conclusion The 50th National Tennis Championship
organised by Bank of Maldives (BML) has reached a colorful conclusion. The closing
ce...
Sun
24. Nov 14:55 - Blind Football introduced to Maldives The Paralympic sport of Blind Football
has been introduced to the Maldives. The sport was introduced during a special ceremon...
Sat 23. Nov 12:40 - Unforgettable
taste of paradise: Waldorf Astoria Maldives’ 11 speciality dining ... Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, takes guests on an unforgettable culinary journey at Waldorf
Astoria Maldi...
Sat 23. Nov 12:35 - Exciting festive
season in Maldives with Crown & Champa Resorts The merriest time of the year is almost
here, and we are more excited than ever. Across all Crown & Champa Resorts, December
...
Sat
23. Nov 12:30 - Resort occupancy rates at 80% The occupancy rate at Maldivian resorts
are above 80% during the current peak season. Qaisar Mohamed General Manager at o...
Sat
23. Nov 12:25 - Cruise ship carrying over 3000 passengers to arrive in Maldives Maldives Association of Yacht Agents
(MAYA) has revealed that 'Norwegian Jade' cruise ship carrying over 3000 passengers
will ...
Tue 23. Nov 12:20 - State receives USD 260 million from tourism sector Ministry of Finance has revealed the
state has received over USD 260 million from the tourism sector so far this year. The
statistics..
Tue
23. Nov 12:15 - Heavy rain expected for next three days Maldives Meteorological Service (MET
Office) has stated that the current rainfall being experienced in Maldives is the result
of a...
Sat 23. Nov 11:00 - Drone footage captures woman floating over sharks Drone footage of a rather brave woman
floating above a school of sharks off the Maldives has gone viral on social media.
Instagr...VIDEO
Sat 23. Nov 11:00 - Karan Mehra
arrives in Maldives to celebrate his wife's birthday romantic photo Karan Mehra means 'Naitik' TV's very
popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is on a romantic holiday with his wife Nisha
from...
Sat 23. Nov 11:00 - KSL picks Thai,
Maldives luxury resort business Soneva as latest investment... Leisure and hospitality investment specialist
KSL Capital Partners has picked luxury resort business Soneva as its latest deal. Son...
Fri 22. Nov 17:35 - EPA imposes
MVR275k fine for illegal vegetation removal The Environment Protection Agency has
imposed a fine of MVR275,000 (US$17,800) on the leaseholder of Mendhoo island in L...
Fri 22. Nov 17:30 - Sun Siyam launches
Siyam World brand to open Sun Siyam Iru Fen ... in 2020 Leading local hospitality group Sun Siyam
Resorts has launched its newest brand, Siyam World, with plans to open the first resort...
Fri 22. Nov 17:25 - UNICEF &
Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Celebrates World Children’s Day As a part of Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru
Maldives commitments towards UNICEF, the resort has joined forces on child rights ad...
Fri
22. Nov 17:20 - Man stabbed and thrown into the sea The 26 year old ... was stabbed during
an altercation on the boat and was thrown overboard ... reportedly swam to Maalhos.
The ...
Fri 22. Nov 17:15 - Asian Surfing Championship: Maldivian surfers win silver
and bronze medal Two surfers in Maldives has won gold
and bronze medals at the Asian Surfing Championship that is being held in China right
no...
Fri 22. Nov 17:10 - Dhiraagu Road
Race nominated for five categories in SPIA Asia Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race has been
nominated for five categories of Asia’s leading sports award– SPIA Asia.
SPIA Asia – Asi...
Fri 22. Nov 17:05 - Villas, private
pools, huge bathrooms and more: Maldives ... best luxury resorts Maldives has the most beautiful islands
in the world. There are thousands of them, all made of coral and not much bigger than
a ...
Fri 22. Nov 17:00 - Maldives villa The Muraka has a bedroom under
the sea This luxury holiday home in the Maldives
has an aquarium-like underwater bedroom suite where guests can watch marine life wh...
Fri 22. Nov 16:55 - Luxury Travel
Report: This Maldives Resort Combines Local Culture With Nature In theory, a vacation to the Maldives
is easy-you show up at your resort, plop down in your room with an island-inspired
cocktail in...
Fri 22. Nov 16:50 - Emerald Maldives
Resort & SPA Opens in the Maldives Emerald Collection is thrilled to announce
that Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA will officially open on December 4th, 2019.
A re...
Thu 21. Nov 12:05 - Kandima sponsors
Maldives first powerboating championship Kandima Maldives has signed up as a sponsor
of the first ever powerboating championship event in Maldives. “We are proud to
a...
Thu 21. Nov 12:00 - Nasrulla Adam
returns to Amilla Fushi to head intl sales Seasoned local hospitality sales professional
Nasrulla Adam has returned to Amilla Fushi, taking up the position of Director of Inte...
Thu 21. Nov 11:55 - Soneva wraps up Surf Pro 2019 with successful Noonu leg Luxury resort brand Soneva successfully
completed the Noonu leg of its 'Soneva Surf Pro 2019' this week. While Soneva held
the ...
Thu
21. Nov 11:50 - German tourist dies in diving accident A German tourist holidaying at Safari
Island Resort in Aa. atoll passed away in a diving accident. Police said they received
report...
Thu
21. Nov 11:45 - Diving excursion ends in tragedy with tourist death A tourist died yesterday after a diving
excursion in the Safari Island Resort run on the island of A.A Mushimasmigilli. The
incident...
Thu 21. Nov 11:40 - MACL advises
travelers to check-in early due to the influx of holiday travelers Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has advised travelers to check-in early at Velana International Airport (VIA) faces
an i...
Thu 21. Nov 11:35 - Alessandra Ambrosio
dresses for sweater weather... after ... Maldives Alessandra Ambrosio recently enjoyed
some tropical vibes as she vacationed in the Maldives. But now that she's returned
to the st...
Thu 21. Nov 11:30 - Deal alert:
You can fly round-trip Vancouver to the Maldives for only $643 CAD Dreaming of a remote, tropical location
with crystal clear waters? The Maldives may be the closest thing on earth to paradise,
but...
Thu 21. Nov 11:25 - British woman, 69, drowned while snorkelling
on holiday in the Maldives after... A British woman has drowned while snorkelling
in the Maldives after being swept away by strong currents. The 69-year-old, who h...
Wed 20. Nov 15:25 - Unicorn Hospitality
to Open its First Property in the Maldives Unicorn Hospitality has announced plans
to open its first property in Maldives, ZAZZ Escapes Maldives Resort in early 2021.
ZAZZ...
Wed 20. Nov 15:20 - Wed Cherishable
festive season at Vakkaru Maldives Vakkaru Maldives has invited travellers
from all around the world to be part of a cherishable festive season. To celebrate
the most...
Wed 20. Nov 15:15 - Official opening
of Toddy flagship outlet at The Marina at CROSSROADS Local apparel brand, Toddy Inc. has officially
opened their flagship outlet at The Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives on Novemb...
Wed
20. Nov 15:10 - MVR 1.2 billion received as resort rent Finance Ministry has stated that MVR
1.2 billion has been received as rent from resorts by November 14 this year. Weekly
Fiscal D...
Wed
20. Nov 15:05 - Local movie star Maleeha arrested from guesthouse with 11 others Local movie star Maleeha Waheed. November
20, 2019; She was arrested in a guesthouse in Hulhumale' with 11 others, Police st...
Wed
20. Nov 15:00 - Travelers asked to check-in hours ahead of departure Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL)
has asked travelers to arrive at the airport three hours before departure, as the holiday
sea...
Wed 20. Nov 14:55 - Over 250 attend
MAHRP’s thought leadership session with Robin Banks Maldives Association of Human Resource
Professionals (MAHRP) has successfully concluded an exclusive event with world-renown...
Wed
20. Nov 14:50 - Maldives' freediving world record officially recognised The world record made by the Maldives
for most people freediving simultaneously has officially been registered on the Guinness
...
Wed
20. Nov 14:45 - HPA issues influenza and dengue fever warning Health Protection Agency (HPA) has issued
a public health warning due to the current outbreak of influenza and dengue fever.
H...VIDEO
Wed 20. Nov 14:40 - Maldives beats Guam Maldivian football team has won against
Guam in the World Cup qualifiers held today. Maldives scored 3 goals while Guaam sco...
Wed
20. Nov 14:35 - Footballer Yaya Touré to take part in FAM event in Maldives Famed footballer from Ivory Coast, Yaya
Touré will be arriving in Maldives on Wednesday on the invitation of the Football Associ...
Wed 20. Nov 14:30 - Matao fall to Maldives 3-1 in FIFA World Cup
Qatar 2022 Qualifier Players from Maldives and Guam Matao
team went toe-to-toe during a Round 2 match of the preliminary qualification for the
FIF...
Wed 20. Nov 14:25 - Seaside Collection
acquires Finolhu in Maldives Luxury hotel chain, Seaside Hotels, which
now operates as Seaside Collection, has acquired Finolhu, a luxury island resort in
the ...
Wed 20. Nov 14:20 - Villas, private
pools, huge bathrooms ... Have you been to these luxury resorts In this week’s column, Vir tells
us about the evolution of luxury resorts and about some of the best ones which are
in the Maldives. ...
Wed 20. Nov 14:15 - Rock 2020 in
Style at Seaside Finolhu Maldives Festive season is the longest, most celebrated
holiday in the world and Seaside Finolhu offers everything guests could wish for, in...
Wed 20. Nov 14:10 - Maldives puts niche markets at centre of 2020
tourism strategy The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations
Corporation has announced a new tourism strategy for 2020. The plan includes a stro...
Wed 20. Nov 14:05 - How Hotels Can
Go Above and Beyond in Protecting the Planet A Maldives pioneer spreads its sustainability
model beyond the hotel ... Soneva Fushi in the Maldives and launched Six Senses, ...
Tue 19. Nov 14:10 - ZAZZ Escapes
Maldives Resort to open in 2021 Thai hotel management company Unicorn
Hospitality has announced plans to open its first property in Maldives, ZAZZ Escapes
M...
Tue 19. Nov 14:05 - Meeru Island
Resort enhances dining scene, offers new experiences Meeru Island Resort & Spa has enhanced
and improved its dining scene. In the resort’s buffet restaurants, Farivalhu and
Maalan, ...
Tue 19. Nov 14:00 - Mövenpick Resort
Maldives to host glittery festive celebrations Make inspiring moments this festive season
with your loved ones. Celebrate Christmas and New Year in your very own tropical priv...
Tue 19. Nov 13:55 - STO signs up
as Maldives Business Awards 2019 Title Sponsor State Trading Organisation (STO) has
been announced as the title sponsor of the upcoming Maldives Business Awards 2019.
Bla...
Tue 19. Nov 13:50 - Coco Bodu Hithi launches Nurture art exhibition Coco Bodu Hithi, on November 13, launched
its Nurture art program with an exhibition by prominent South African artist, Mbonge...
Tue
19. Nov 13:45 - Shiyam accepts Nasheed’s invite, sets date for diving excursion Combined file photos of (from L-R) Naifaru
MP Ahmed Shiyam and Speaker of Parliament, former President Mohamed Nasheed. ...
Tue
19. Nov 13:40 - Fishermen suffering from decompression sickness taken to Bandos Two local fishermen who got decompression
sickness after going diving to catch bait has been taken to Bandos Island Resort. The...
Tue 19. Nov 13:35 - Manta Air begins seaplane flights with new lounge The operations were launched by the Acting
Managing Director of the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Moosa Solih ...
Tue 19. Nov 13:30 - Sport: Guam
footballers chasing breakthrough win The Guam men's football team are determined
to make amends in today's Asian Cup football qualifier against the Maldives in M...
Tue 19. Nov 13:25 - The Hard Rock
Cafe Maldives Hard Rock® Serves Up New Location In
The Maldives. Hard Rock® is bringing the brand's one-of-a-kind blend of music, entertain...
Tue 19. Nov 13:20 - How three islands
have inspired the Maldives to fight water shortages Three islands in the Maldives, which
faced water starvation, now serve as a model for securing supply across the archipelago.
The...
Mon 18. Nov 13:15 - Veligandu Island
Resort enhances all-inclusive package Veligandu Island Resort and Spa has enhanced
its All-Inclusive Plus package. The All-Inclusive Plus package now includes one a...VIDEO
Mon 18. Nov 13:10 - Fushifaru Maldives
announces festive programme Fushifaru Maldives has announced a calendar
of activities for the upcoming festive holiday season. From December 20, 2019 to ...
Mon 18. Nov 13:05 - Manta Air commences seaplane flights, opens terminal Local airline Manta Air, on Sunday launched
its maiden seaplane flights following the opening of the airline's seaplane terminal...
Mon
18. Nov 13:00 - Then-president Yameen was told “mission accomplished• after
... arson attack It has been revealed that former President
Abdulla Yameen had been informed of a mission being completed, following the 201...
Mon 18. Nov 12:55 - BML 44th National Swimming Competition commences Swimming Association of Maldives, on
Saturday, commenced the BML 44th National Swimming Competition at the swimming tr...
Mon 18. Nov 12:50 - Supporting coral
lines in the Maldives In 2014, Gili Lankanfushi became the
first resort in the Maldives to successfully embark on a coral lines project. By nursing
coral fr...
Mon 18. Nov 12:45 - Idyllic escape to tropical SAii Maldives Nestled within the idyllic Emboodhoo
Lagoon, SAii Lagoon Maldives forms part of Crossroads Maldives, the country’s
first and onl...
Mon 18. Nov 12:40 - Maldives style water villas in India soon Looking to develop high-value tourist
destinations, Niti Aayog has prepared a Rs 1,500 crore water and land villa project
in the la...
Mon 18. Nov 12:35 - Festive season
offers at Vakkaru Maldives Vakkaru Maldives has introduced festive
offers and activities for the season. Valid from December 20, 2019 to January 11, 2020,
t...
Sun 17. Nov 16:35 - Soneva Jani unveils
new dining concept, Guess Who’s Cooking? Soneva has unveiled Soneva Jani’s
newest dining experience: Guess Who’s Cooking. This dining experience has a secret
menu c...VIDEO
Sun 17. Nov 16:30 - InnSpire maximises
guest engagement, service at LUX* North Male Atoll InnSpire, the award-winning provider
of guest engagement, digital entertainment and business intelligence solutions for
the glob...
Sun 17. Nov 16:25 - Kuredu ... Invites
Int. Renowned Chefs Stefan Marquard and Mauro Panebianco If you’re spending this festive
season at Kuredu Maldives and you are a foodie, you’ll love this piece of culinary
news: Kuredu Mal...
Sun 17. Nov 16:20 - Toddy Inc. officially
opens flagship outlet at CROSSROADS Maldives Local apparel brand, Toddy Inc. has officially
opened its flagship outlet at The Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives on November ...
Sun 17. Nov 16:15 - Tourist drowns in Kurehdhoo resort A tourist has died from drowning in Lh.Kurehdhoo
resort. The 69 year old British woman died of drowning according to Maldives ...
Sun 17. Nov 16:10 - Manta Air begins
world’s first scheduled seaplane service Game changing local airline Manta Air
on Sunday launched the first scheduled seaplane service in the world, bringing another
re...
Sun
17. Nov 16:05 - Report on Raudha's death rejected by family The family of Raudha Athif has rejected
the investigative report prepared by the Presidential Commission on Murders and Enforc...
Sun 17. Nov 16:00 - Verdict due
in ex-president Yameen’s money laundering trial A five-judge panel at the criminal court
decided on Sunday to deliver a verdict in former president Abdulla Yameen’s money
laun...
Sun 17. Nov 15:55 - Dr Afrasheem killed by ‘jihadi group’
linked to al-Qaeda Dr Afrasheem Ali, a lawmaker and moderate
religious scholar, was brutally murdered in October 2012 by a local extremist group
w...
Sun 17. Nov 15:50 - The Nautilus
becomes Maldives’ only member of Relais & Chateaux Bohemian luxury hideaway The Nautilus
has been unveiled as the only Maldivian member of Relais & Châteaux, one of the
worl...
Sat 16. Nov 16:05 - Kuredu Resort
Maldives goes big on anniversary, festive celebrations Kuredu’s doors are wide open throughout
the year; however, each December the atmosphere is even better: it’s the resort’s
birthda...
Sat 16. Nov 16:00 - Jumeirah Vittaveli
launches apprenticeship programme Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched an apprenticeship
programme, with the first batch being inaugurated on Friday. The first batch of...
Sat 16. Nov 15:55 - S Hotels to
develop high-end lifestyle resort on third Crossroads Maldives island S Hotels & Resorts has entered into
a joint venture with Myanmar’s Eco World Developer Holding Company Limited (EWD)
to deve...
Sat
16. Nov 15:50 - MET forecasts rainfall for the next three days Maldives Meteorological Center (MET Office)
has warned that the country will experience rainy weather from Saturday through M...
Sat
16. Nov 15:45 - MIFCO exports increase by 21% Managing Director of Maldives Industrial
Fisheries Company (MIFCO), Ismail Fauzee has revealed that fish exports increased by
2...
Sat
16. Nov 15:40 - Women’s volley: AVC silver medalists given warm welcome home The women’s national volleyball
team was given a warm welcome, when they returned after winning silver in the AVC Senior
Wo...
Sat 16. Nov 15:35 - Luxury Maldives
resorts with added magic Skinny dipping by night, massages on
the beach by day ... The Maldives resort scene is booming - 20 new hotels have opened
thi...
Sat 16. Nov 15:30 - Digangana Suryavanshi
ELATED to shoot for her first music video in Maldives Digangana Suryavanshi is a popular television
actress. She ... shot for her first music video, produced by Mohammed Nagaman La..
Sat 16. Nov 15:25 - Alessandra Ambrosio
Rides A Bike In A Bikini Top As She Enjoys The Maldives Alessandra Ambrosio shared a new triple
update to her Instagram page as she ... visiting the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi,
...
Fri
15. Nov 15:55 - My incredible deep sea dining experience: one for the books! AVAS journalist Ahmed Hameed Adam's experience
at the dinner introduce “Deep Sea Restaurant" services by Whale Submarine
...
Fri 15. Nov 15:50 - Komandoo Maldives
introduces two new villa categories Komandoo Maldives has introduced two
new villa categories. Based on your feedback and desire to be able to book a preferred
lo...
Fri 15. Nov 15:45 - Fairmont Maldives
launches ‘Fit’ programme, to host wellness residencies Set in the northern Shaviyani atoll of
Maldives, surrounded by nothing but azure waters of the Indian Ocean Fairmont Maldives
S...
Fri 15. Nov 15:40 - 'Plastic painting'
with Mbongeni Buthelezi at Coco Collection's resorts Coco Bodu Hithi has welcomed South African
artist Mbongeni Buthelezi for a month-long residency. Known for inventing his own ...
Fri 15. Nov 15:35 - Proposed picnic
island draws criticism over lack of natural beach The picnic island is to be developed
on a reclaimed lagoon. Members of the public who took part in a public consultation
on Tue...
Fri 15. Nov 15:30 - Man who jumped off dinghy found dead under water A man who jumped off a dinghy into the
ocean has been found dead underwater. MNDF said that after a man jumped off a dingh...
Fri 15. Nov 15:25 - Maldives Surfing
Association departs for Asian Surfing Championships 2019 Maldives National Surfing Team has departed
for the first-ever Asian Surfing Championship to be held at Shantou, China from 17...
Fri 15. Nov 15:20 - One Great Shot:
Spotting a Spawning Sea Butterfly On a dive in the Maldives, a photographer
captures a pteropod releasing eggs. Being relatively new to both scuba diving and und...VIDEO
Fri 15. Nov 15:15 - Goway Travel
Offers Flash Sale on Escapes to Maldives Resorts Goway is offering island-bound travellers
top notch savings on its Maldives Escape. Globetrotters who book soon are set to save
on...
Fri 15. Nov 15:10 - Aussie Bombshell Tarsha Whitmore Straddles Jet Ski In Pink
Bikini In Maldives Tarsha Whitmore is stunning in another
insanely hot post from her tropical getaway. As those who follow Tarsha on social media
a...
Fri 15. Nov 15:05 - Inside Meera
Jee’s vacation in Maldives Veteran Pakistani actor Meera Jee is
currently relishing in holiday bliss as she enjoys in the exotic island of Maldives.
The Baaji a...
Thu 14. Nov 13:00 - The Nautilus
becomes Maldives’ only Relais & Châteux member Bohemian luxury hideaway The Nautilus
Maldives has been unveiled as the only Maldivian member of Relais & Châteaux, one
of...
Thu 14. Nov 12:55 - Coco Collection
announces action-packed festive line-up Coco Collection has announced the festive
line-up at its resorts, Coco Bodu-Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, for 2019/2020. Thi...
Thu 14. Nov 12:50 - Raffles Maldives
Meradhoo - Lovebirds hideaway Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is a Luxury
paradise, Located in Southern end of the Maldives. You will be guided by your own perso...
Thu 14. Nov 12:45 - Maldives to
achieve 1.5 mln visitor target by Nov end Maldives will soon welcome the 1.5 millionth
visitor of the year, achieving its target for 2019, the country’s official tourism
promoti...
Thu 14. Nov 12:40 - Hurawalhi Maldives
opens cinema for team members Hurawalhi Maldives has opened a dedicated
cinema for its team members. One person’s dream holiday destination is another
per...
Thu 14. Nov 12:35 - World-renowned
motiv. speaker Robin Banks arrives in Maldives for MAHRP World-renowned motivational speaker Robin
Banks has arrived in Maldives for an exclusive learning and development event orga...
Thu 14. Nov 12:30 - Direct flights to double the number of tourists Managing Director of Maldives Marketing
and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Thoyyib Mohamed has said the number of t...
Thu 14. Nov 12:25 - Maldives hosts
Philippines in important WCQ Maldives hosts The Philippines in an
important match in the joint qualifiers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian
Cup...
Thu
14. Nov 12:20 - AVC Championship: Maldives women’s volley team wins silver The women’s national volleyball
team has won second place in the AVC Senior Women’s Central Zone Volleyball Championship
...VIDEO
Thu 14. Nov 12:15 - Azkals begin
two-match road trip with WQC showdown against Maldives The Philippine Mens National Football
Team returns to action ... with a showdown against Maldives at the National Stadium
in M...
Thu 14. Nov 12:10 - Senior Women’s Volleyball C’ship: Nepal taking
on Maldives today Nepal is taking on Maldives for the title
of Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Central Zone Senior Women’s Volleyball
Champ...
Thu 14. Nov 12:05 - Costa Cruises
begins fourth India sailing season Costa Cruises has commenced its fourth
India sailing season from Kochi on Wednesday ... Kochi to Maldives; Mumbai to Maldives...
Thu 14. Nov 12:00 - InnSpire Maximizes Guest Engagement and Service
at LUX* North Malé Atoll ... Ultra-luxurious island resort engages
discerning guests with interactive and highly personalized in-room entertainment and
room s...
Wed 13. Nov 13:50 - Kihaa Maldives
announces delightful festive programme Kihaa Maldives has announced a delightful
festive programme with a diverse set of joyful events, parties and activities. Festive
ce...VIDEO
Wed 13. Nov 13:45 - Komandoo Maldives
welcomes Michael, Susanne Niemmen for 24th visit Komandoo Maldives has welcomed back its
most frequent visitors, Michael Niemmen and Susanne Niemmen. This is their 24th vi...
Wed 13. Nov 13:40 - Bask in Baa at the Tropical Biosphere Hotel Located in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve on Kamadhoo, Baa Atoll, the second property of Hawks Hotel, the ‘Tropic...
Wed 13. Nov 13:35 - Accolades gather for Maldives at Haute Grandeur Global Awards
2019 Maldives ushered in 34 winning placements
at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2019, which aims to "honour the very highest
a...
Wed 13. Nov 13:30 - Maldives kicks
off multi-city roadshow in Nordic region Maldives has kicked off a multi-city
roadshow targeting the Nordic region. The roadshow, held from November 12-15, covers
four c...
Wed 13. Nov 13:25 - Environment Minister visits Meemu Atoll Minister of Environment Dr Hussain Rasheed
Hassan visited Meemu Atoll on Tuesday as part of his series of visits across the Maldi...
Wed 13. Nov 13:20 - Decoding the business landscape - Brands of Maldives The only exclusive business magazine
under the Mihaaru media family, Brands of Maldives was released on October 1, garnering...
Wed 13. Nov 13:15 - Teenager killed
in tragic road accident A bus hit the motorcycle driven by the
girl’s mother. A 13-year-old girl was killed in the capital’s suburb Hulhumalé
on Tuesday nig...
Wed 13. Nov 13:10 - Travel Deal
Tuesday: Best deals from the Click Frenzy travel sale Pack your bags because one of the biggest
travel sales of the year has dropped ... Do you have a trip to the Maldives on your
buck...
Wed 13. Nov 13:05 - Baros Maldives Celebrates a Blissful Festive
Season Travelers looking for or an off-the-grid
holiday setting should consider visiting Baros Maldives during December as the stunning
res...
Wed 13. Nov 13:00 - The Nautilus
Becomes Maldives' Only Member of Relais & Chateaux Bohemian luxury hideaway The Nautilus
has been unveiled as the only Maldivian member of Relais & Châteaux, one of the
worl...
Tue 12. Nov 14:55 - South Palm Resort Maldives announces fresh recruitment
drive South Palm Resort Maldives, a brand new
resort being developed on the uninhabited island of Ismehela Hera in the southernmos...
Tue 12. Nov 14:50 - Conrad Maldives
offers sustainable Christmas getaway Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, the pioneering
resort nestled in the South Ari Atoll, invites guests on an eco-journey this festive
s...
Tue 12. Nov 14:45 - Meeru Island
Resort introduces ‘Dine Around’ concept for long stays Meeru Island Resort & Spa has introduced
a special ‘Dine Around’ concept for long stays at the resort. The ‘Dine
Around’ concept i...
Tue
12. Nov 14:40 - Maldives to welcome 1.5th millionth tourist of 2019 President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has highlighted
reaching the 1.5 million tourist milestone as one of his administration's targets...
Tue 12. Nov 14:35 - Six Senses Laamu,
Blue Marine Foundation win recognition for resp. tourism Six Senses Laamu, together with Blue
Marine Foundation, have taken home the Gold Award for Wildlife and Nature Conservation...
Tue 12. Nov 14:30 - Maldives receives USD 4.810 million in September as Green
Tax Ministry of Finance reveals Maldives
has received over USD 4.810 million in September as Green Tax. Out of the USD 4.810
mill...
Tue 12. Nov 14:25 - Go Air to restart operations to Maldives Go Air an Indian budget airline has decided
to restart operations to Maldives starting from next month. Go Air will operate flights
t...
Tue 12. Nov 14:20 - 2 Indian fishing vessels intercepted inside EEZ Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF),
on Monday, intercepted two Indian fishing vessels that were illegally operating inside
t...
Tue 12. Nov 14:15 - Ooredoo denies allegations made against them regarding the
Color Run Ooredoo Maldives have denied that allegations
made against them on social media regarding their annual Color Run event. The...
Tue
12. Nov 14:10 - BCCI team begins work to develop cricket in Maldives A top team from the Board of Control
of Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun work in the Maldives, to develop the sport in
the country...
Tue 12. Nov 14:05 - Make magical
Maldives your year-end travel treat Experience unrivalled beach luxury and
indulgent island getaways this festive season at ... Gili Lankanfushi: Located in the
langu...
Tue 12. Nov 14:00 - Maldives Gets
A New Marriott-Branded Luxury Resort Travellers headed to the paradisiacal
islands of the Maldives have another luxury resort to choose from, with the opening
of the J...
Tue 12. Nov 13:55 - Hosts lose against Maldives Hosts Bangladesh will look to bounce
back from their defeat against Maldives when they take on favourites Nepal in their
third mat...
Tue 12. Nov 13:50 - The Maldives brings the 'Sunny Side of Life'
to London The destination's largest outdoor advertising
campaign in the UK. The Maldives brought “The Sunny Side of Life• to the
grey skies...
Tue 12. Nov 13:45 - Costa Victoria arrives in Mumbai for a season
cruising to the Maldives 75,000gt Costa Victoria arrived in Mumbai
last Friday ahead of a four month season of cruises between India and the Maldives,
la...
Mon 11. Nov 17:45 - Joali Maldives
celebrates first anniversary with new art experiences ... Joali Maldives has extended its art immersive
philosophy with the launch of new art experiences and a roster of visiting artists,
as t...
Mon 11. Nov 17:40 - Spain’s
Barceló Hotel Group enters Asian market with 3-hotel development Spanish hotel company Barceló Hotel Group
has announced its entry into Asia through a joint investment in developing a three-h...
Mon 11. Nov 17:35 - Veligandu Island
Resort’s Madivaru Restaurant introduces new menu Veligandu Island Resort & Spa has
introduced an all-new a la carte menu for lunch and dinner at its Madivaru Restaurant.
“We be...
Mon 11. Nov 17:30 - News in brief:
tourist deaths and falling crime rates Chinese tourist dies in Fuvahmulah. A
25-year-old Chinese tourist who went diving near Fuvahmulah died on Monday morning.
T...
Mon
11. Nov 17:25 - Swedish tourist dies after boat capsizes A Swedish tourist has been killed after
a dinghy boat capsized off Kudahuvadhoo island. MNDF's Chief Spokesperson Major Ibrahi...
Mon 11. Nov 17:20 - Maldives says
intl airport development priority project for 2020 Development of Velana International Airport
is one of the key priority projects to be undertaken by the government next year, Pres...
Mon
11. Nov 17:15 - Maldives heads to finals in AVC championship, secures a medal! Maldives women’s national volleyball
team has secured a spot in the finals of the AVC Senior Women’s Central Zone Volleyball
C...
Mon
11. Nov 17:10 - Maldives wins gold in badminton Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq and Fathimath
Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq won gold in the women's doubles category. Hussein Zay...
Mon 11. Nov 17:05 - Maldives wins
2 bronze medal at World Bodybuilding Championship Maldives has won 2 bronze medals at the
World Bodybuilding and Physique Championship which is being held at South Korea. T...
Mon 11. Nov 17:00 - Bangladesh women
lose to Maldives Bangladesh ... lost to Maldives by 3-0
sets in their second match of the Bangamata Asian Senior Women’s Central Zone
Internatio...
Mon 11. Nov 16:55 - Standard International debuts Maldives resort with special
offer Standard International, the parent company
of The Standard, an American hotel brand, is marking the opening of The Standard ...
Mon 11. Nov 16:50 - Experience Maldivian Paradise At The Standard From specially curated cultural activities
and a wide menu of Maldivian delicacies, The Standard has opened its doors in the Mal...
Sun 10. Nov 13:05 - Meeru Island Resort’s Asian
Wok Restaurant introduces Sake Meeru Island Resort & Spa has introduced
“Sake•, a Japanese rice wine at its Asian Wok Restaurant. This new addition
will contrib...
Sun 10. Nov 13:00 - Kandima Maldives
unveils ‘School of Rock’ festive programme Kandima Maldives has announced a fist
pumping ‘School of Rock’ schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year
celebratio...
Sun 10. Nov 12:55 - Spain’s
Barceló Hotel Group enters Asian market with 3 hotel ... in Maldives Spanish hotel company Barceló Hotel Group
has announced its entry into Asia through a joint investment in developing a three-h...
Sun 10. Nov 12:50 - Maldives launches Destination, Resort Hotel guides for 2020 Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) launched the Resort Hotel Guide 2020 and Destination Guide 20...
Sun
10. Nov 12:45 - Maldives looks to boost UK tourist arrivals The Ministry of Tourism has revealed
that they are gearing up to boost tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom (UK). Tourism
Min...
Sun 10. Nov 12:40 - President and First Lady visit Solo Art Exhibition ‘Impermanence’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First
Lady Fazna Ahmed have visited ‘Impermanence,’ a solo art exhibition by Ahmed
Am...
Sun 10. Nov 12:35 - Celta Vigo debuts
Maldives-branded kit at Camp Nou La Liga club Celta Vigo has debuted its
new kit that features the Maldives’ official tourism branding. RC Celta players
donned blu...
Sun
10. Nov 12:30 - Maldivian badminton doubles teams heads to finals The Maldivian mixed doubles team and
women's doubles team has advanced to the finals of the ongoing Pakistan International
...
Sun
10. Nov 12:25 - Asian Central Zone Volleyball Championship: Maldives beats Kyrgyzstan
.... Maldives has taken the lead in the Women’s
Asian Central Zone Volleyball Championship after beating Kyrgyzstan in the first mat...
Sun 10. Nov 12:20 - Callum Roberts:
‘Sharks do bite people, they do kill people, but it's more error The marine biologist’s new book
describes ... A student of mine was recently diving in the Maldives where here is an
incredible ab...
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