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Sun 15. Sep 13:30 - Sheraton Maldives
revamps family offering as part of $20 mln upgrade Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort &
Spa has revamped its family offerings, as part of the resort’s recent multimillion-dollar
r...
Sun 15. Sep 13:25 - Kuramathi Maldives’
Kobe restaurant rolls out new dessert menu Kobe, the overwater teppanyaki restaurant
at Kuramathi Maldives has rolled out an all-new dessert menu. The team at Kobe h...
Sun 15. Sep 13:20 - Kurumba Maldives
appoints Ismail Isham as Human Resources Manager Kurumba Maldives has appointed Ismail
Isham as its Human Resources Manager. A Maldivian national, Isham began his caree...
Sun 15. Sep 13:15 - Hotel Asia Exhibition
& International Culinary Challenge 2019 - countdown ... Hotel Asia Exhibition & International
Culinary Challenge 2019 - the countdown begins! The Biggest & Best, Food and Hospital...
Sun 15. Sep 13:10 - Public toilets developed at Hulhumale’ swimming track Housing Development Corporation (HDC)
said that the public toilets developed with showers and separated for genders are now...
Sun 15. Sep 13:05 - Immigration
stopped 11 ‘imposters’ with fake passports Eleven people were stopped at border
control while trying to enter the Maldives using fake passports this year, the immigration
...
Sun
15. Sep 13:00 - Over 50 accidents in capital last week Maldives Police Services (MPS) stated
that 56 accidents took place in the capital Male last week leaving nine injured. Weekly
r...
Sun
15. Sep 12:55 - Plot in Maafannu to be developed into futsal grounds The government plans to develop a plot
of land in Maafannu-ward of capital city Malé into a futsal stadium, revealed Minister
...
Sun 15. Sep 12:50 - Postcards from
Maldives! Sushmita Sen is a vision in white as she chills ... Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen's Instagram
in a sight for sore eyes ... the diva shared a stunning video from her Maldives vaca...
Sat 14. Sep 14:20 - Dine at 'Minus 6 Meters' at Ozen
by Atmosphere! First underwater restaurant in the Maldives included in an all-inclusive
plan Opening the doors to an unparalleled, immersive d...VIDEO
Sat 14. Sep 14:15 - Cocoon Maldives
brings international Kite Festival to Maldives Cocoon Maldives will be hosting International
Kite Festival for the 2nd consecutive time in Maldives in collaboration with Mald...
Sat 14. Sep 14:10 - Utkarsh Faujdar
appointed GM at VARU by Atmosphere Maldives of Oct 2019 Dynamic Indian Ocean hospitality group
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has appointed Utkarsh Faujdar as the General Manager
...
Sat 14. Sep 14:05 - Curio Collection
by Hilton debuts in South East Asia with hotel in Maldives The new 198-key property will form part
of the first integrated resort in the Maldives. Hilton has announced the opening of
SAii ...
Sat 14. Sep 14:00 - 6 Maldivians students rank first globally in O' Levels Six Maldivian students have ranked first
globally in the O' Levels examination in 2018. During the ceremony held at Dharubaa...
Sat 14. Sep 13:55 - Another deadline
to New Radiant from FIFA The governing body of World football,
FIFA gave another 30 days to New Radiant Sports Club to settle the outstanding salaries...
Sat 14. Sep 13:50 - Weekend Getaway Goals: Anantara Dhigu In The Maldives The Anantara Dhigu, Veli and Milaidhoo
properties stand their own in the plethora of luxury resorts in the Maldives. The trio
of...
Sat 14. Sep 13:45 - Costa Cruises
is set to deploy Costa Victoria to give travellers from India A quick luxury getaway to the land of
sun, sea and sand ... Costa Cruises will begin its services from Mumbai to Maldives.
The s...
Sat 14. Sep 13:40 - Best travel
tips to visit Maldives As your plane approaches the Maldives,
you begin to enjoy your trip. The aerial views are stunning. Hundreds of inhabited
and...
Fr 13. Sep 13:45 - Maldives Heritage Protection has decided to close the Male’
Hukuru Miskiy Ministry of Arts Culture and Heritage
said that the decision to close the mosque was for the safety of the people attending
the m...
Fri 13. Sep 13:40 - Adaaran hosts FTI Tourist Travel Agent Visit Leading European tour operator FTI Group
and Adaaran Resorts Maldives hosted the first-ever Tourist Travel Agent Visit, on Th...
Fri 13. Sep 13:35 - Adaaran Resorts
kick off promotional activity with 100 German tour operator A major promotional initiative by leading
German tour operator FTI and Adaaran Resorts Maldives kicked off Thursday, with 10...
Fri 13. Sep 13:30 - US imposes sanctions
against Maldives 'terrorist leader' Mohamed Ameen was described as “key
leader for ISIS•. The United States on Tuesday designated a Maldivian as a “terrorist
l...
Fri 13. Sep 13:25 - Blink Design
Group Unveils Raffles Maldives Meradhoo The Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has debuted
on the immaculate sanctuary of Gaafu Alifu Atoll division of the Maldives. Crafte...
Fri 13. Sep 13:20 - Goway Travel
Globetrotters Save on an Exclusive Maldives Escape Goway’s newest Asia special offers
globetrotters a touch of island luxury with maximum flexibility as they unwind in the
Maldive...
Fri 13. Sep 13:15 - MasterChef UK
judge Monica Galetti to hold Maldives residency Will host two dinners at Coco Bodu Hithi
and an intimate masterclass. Luxury Maldives resort Coco Bodu Hithi is bringing Maste...
Thu 12. Sep 19:35 - PADI schedules member forum for September 15 Professional Association of Diving Instructors
(PADI) has scheduled to hold its member forum on September 15. With the collab...
Thu 12. Sep 19:30 - FTI, Adaaran
Resorts organise promotional with 100 German tour operators A group of 100 tour operators arrived
in Maldives on Thursday to explore the destination, as part of a joint promotional
initiativ...
Thu 12. Sep 19:25 - Kurumba Maldives
appoints Andrew Jansson as General Manager Kurumba Maldives has appointed Andrew
Jansson as its General Manager. Andrew joins Kurumba Maldives from Minor Interna...
Thu 12. Sep 19:20 - Dhigali Maldives opens new pizzeria Dhigali Maldives has opened a new pizzeria.
Nestled in the jungle, between Hali Bar and Faru Restaurant, the “Pop-up Pizzeri...
Thu
12. Sep 19:15 - 21 islands request govt. to release land for residential use Planning and Infrastructure Ministry
says it has received requests from 21 islands to release land for residential use.
Speaking at...
Thu
12. Sep 19:10 - Nominees for Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition 2019, revealed Announced were 96 nominations in 14 different
categories with over 65 guesthouse properties in the island nation being listed ...
Thu 12. Sep 19:05 - Revenue in August
falls below forecast Revenue of MVR863 million (US$56 million)
collected in August by the tax authority was 3.4 percent below forecast and 14.8 ...
Thu 12. Sep 19:00 - Seven injured in gas explosion Seven men were injured on Wednesday during
a gas explosion aboard a boat named 'Best Line' which was docked at North Ma...
Thu 12. Sep 18:55 - Education ministry
denies serving insect-infested school breakfast A video of a sandwich infested with insects
circulated on social media. The education ministry has denied reports that a spoiled...
Thu 12. Sep 18:50 - Experiencing
Waldorf Astoria in the Maldives, loving the fish in the wardrobe The brand new Waldorf Astoria Maldives
Ithaafushi boasts 122 villas, 11 dining concepts, one private island, and a most unexp...
Wed 11. Sep 13:15 - Kuredu Resort
Maldives introduces mobile app, my.kuredu.com platform Kuredu Resort Maldives has introduced
a mobile application and my.kuredu.com platform. Through the mobile app and web p...
Wed 11. Sep 13:10 - Fairmont Maldives
unveils new uw-art installation by Jason DeCaires Taylor Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has introduced
his latest work with series of new 'Sculpture Coralarium' in the Maldives at Fairm...
Wed
11. Sep 13:05 - Ministry seeks company for nation-wide clean up project Finance Ministry is seeking a party to
conduct a nation wide clean up. An announcement made on the behalf of Environment M ...
Wed 11. Sep 13:00 - Police expand operation to sea The police operation on the behest of
the Presidential Commission investigating deaths and disappearances have been expan...
Wed
11. Sep 12:55 - Govt to award MVR 535,000 to Maldives’ TT wonder-kid The Maldivian government has made the
decision to award MVR 535,000 to Fathimath Dheema Ali for her success in the India...
Wed 11. Sep 12:50 - President attends
World Cup Qualifier Match to Support Maldives Nat. Team President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has attended
the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match played between the Maldives Nati...
Wed 11. Sep 12:45 - China wins against Maldives China has won against Maldives in the
world cup qualifying match tonight. China scored 5 goals against Maldives in tonight’s
...
Wed 11. Sep 12:40 - Elkesson scored
a brace against Maldives China's Elkesson scored a brace against
the Maldives to beat them by 5-0 in their opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup and ...
Tue 10. Sep 14:15 - Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives introduces reef-safe sunscreen Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has introduced
reef-safe sunscreen. The resort is encouraging divers and snorkelers to use the ...VIDEO
Tue 10. Sep 14:10 - Soneva Fushi
to host ‘new Silk Roads’ author, academic Peter Frankopan Soneva Fushi in Maldives has announced
plans to host highly regarded and celebrated academic, author and speaker Peter Fr...
Tue 10. Sep 14:05 - Fairmont Maldives
unveils new underwater art ... by Jason DeCaires Taylor In 2018, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen
Fushi opened with a distinguishing feature that set it apart from its neighbouring
islands: ...
Tue 10. Sep 14:00 - MATATO recognises
MMPRC’s renewed destination marketing efforts Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has applauded the work done by the Maldives’ official
to...
Tue
10. Sep 13:55 - Korean tourist drowns during Maldives holiday A Korean tourist who was holidaying at
Halaveli Resort drowned on Monday. Police confirmed reports of this incident and revea...
Tue 10. Sep 13:50 - FIFA WCQ: China
is the favourite says Segrt Maldives national team coach Petar Segrt
has said that the pressure is on China when facing them on Tuesday night in the 20...
Tue 10. Sep 13:45 - FIFA WCQ: We
have no excuses says Lippi Chinese national team coach Marcello
Lippi has said that they have no excuses and his only thing is to get three points
against...
Tue 10. Sep 13:40 - Mesmerised by
the St Regis Maldives by Sabrina Chakici There are so many beautiful places in
this world but the magic of the Maldives will never fail to impress. The white sandy
beac...
Tue 10. Sep 13:35 - The new Maldives
luxury resort that's a game-changer There are no cocktails served in coconut
shells at LUX North Male Atoll. No thatched roofs, no castaway chic. Here, the inspirati...
Mon 09. Sep 15:40 - Constance Moofushi’s
Alizée restaurant rolls out new menu Alizée Restaurant at Constance Moofushi
has rolled out a new menu. Part of the resort’s all-inclusive package, the new
menu e...
Mon 09. Sep 15:35 - Nominees for
Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition 2019 announced Maldives Association of Travel Agents
and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced the nominees for the Maldives Travel Aw...
Mon 09. Sep 15:30 - Tourist arrivals from Japan increase by 15% Tourist arrivals from Japan have increased
by 15 percent by the end of July, according to the latest statistics published by Minist...
Mon 09. Sep 15:25 - La Vie Resorts and Hotels gears up for 2020 Maldives launch Renowned Australian company La Vie Hotels
and Resorts is preparing to launch its first resort in the country, 'Tolarno Maldives
...
Mon
09. Sep 15:20 - Team of Ukrainian bloggers arrive to promote Maldives A team of 45 influential social media
bloggers from Ukraine have arrived in the Maldives as part of the familiarization trips
orga...
Mon 09. Sep 15:15 - Maldivian establishes new ticket office The national carrier Maldivian, on Saturday,
officially opened its new ticket office in the capital city of Male'. Maldivian's call
c...
Mon
09. Sep 15:10 - Dredging completed for development of Hoarafushi Airport Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(MTCC) has completed the dredging work for the development of the Hoarafushi ...
Mon
09. Sep 15:05 - Cocaine worth over MVR 3 million seized from tourist Maldives Customs Service has seized cocaine
valued at over MVR 3 million from a tourist. The tourist has been identified as a ...
Mon 09. Sep 15:00 - Kelme in, Joma
out at Maldives national team Maldives national football team has switched
its kit supplier from Joma to Spanish sportswear company, Kelme in a two year de...
Mon 09. Sep 14:55 - China arrive
in Maldives for FIFA WCQ China national football team arrived
at Maldives on Sunday for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
a...
Mon 09. Sep 14:50 - Hard Rock Hotel
just opened In the Maldives and it's top of our Wanderlust Rock out in the Maldives: The iconic
entertainment and lifestyle brand Hard Rock International is bringing the party to
the Mald...
Mon 09. Sep 14:45 - government: Maldives not dependent on any nation The Maldivian government said on Sunday
that the island country is not dependent on any nation and it aimed to act in what
...
Sun 08. Sep 15:55 - Eydhafushi to Host Baa Manta Festival 2019 The Manta Trust is organising the second
Maldives Manta Festival in partnership with the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserv...
Sun 08. Sep 15:50 - Tolarno Maldives
Kunaavashi Resort, La Vie Hotels’ first Maldives ... in 2020 Australian hotel management company La
Vie Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of its first Maldivian property
- Tola...
Sun 08. Sep 15:45 - Kihaa Maldives
discontinues plastic straw use Kihaa Maldives has announced its decision
to discontinue the use of plastic drinking straws. As part of Kihaa Maldives’
continue...
Sun 08. Sep 15:40 - Environmentalists gather for Reef Check Eco-Expedition A group of environmentalists arrived
in Maldives on September 6 to join the Reef Check Eco-Expedition. The expedition compr...
Sun 08. Sep 15:35 - Resort accused
of dumping garbage at sea A widely shared video shows a boat crew
dumping several bags into the ocean ... The small dhoni in the 44-second video alleg...
Sun
08. Sep 15:30 - Madivaru airport postponed due to EIA issues The airport being developed in Lh. Madivaru
by Kureddoo Holdings has been postponed due to issues raised from the Environ...
Sun 08. Sep 15:25 - Ferry sinks while traveling to Male’ from Noonu Atoll
after crashing on reef The ferry traveling from Noonu Atoll
to Male’ City last night with a total of 31 people, including four children, has
crashed on a ...
Sun
08. Sep 15:20 - Boat sinking off Kaashidhoo reeled back to safety The speedboat was travelling seven nautical
miles north of Kaashidhoo. 20 individuals were on board at the time. The speedb...
Sun
08. Sep 15:15 - Sinamale' Bridge: three islands - one city - one year A year ago, our small island nation caught
global attention by making headlines in international media. Contrary to the past,
th...
Sun 08. Sep 15:10 - Anti-Smoking petition open for signature till Nov 30 The Steering Committee has said that
the petition to improve and implement the Tobacco Control Act banning smoking in pub...
Sun 08. Sep 15:05 - Hitman 2’s
September roadmap sends Agent 47 to The Maldives It’s time that Agent 47 had a break
... Agent 47 is jetting off to Haven Island, a tropical sun-soaked resort in The Maldives.
But th...VIDEO
Sun 08. Sep 15:00 - Hollie's summer
in the Maldives rescuing sea turtles While some teenagers spend their summer
holidays being bored, one Carlisle girl travelled to the Maldives to rescue sea turtles...
Sun 08. Sep 14:55 - Travel: Skipping
along the boardwalk at the new Faarufushi Resort, Maldives I have never been disenchanted by anything
at the end of a pier. The hollow tap of every step and the flashes of sunshine refle...
Sun 08. Sep 14:50 - Hitting a High
Note: Hard Rock Hotel Maldives Marks Iconic Music and Lifestyle Brand Revolutionizes
Paradise with Latest Milestone. Globally recognised as a world-class entertainm...
Sun 08. Sep 14:45 - WATCH: Sushmita Sen learns scuba-diving in Maldives Actor Sushmita Sen often shares pictures
and videos of her family and her latest posts are about her younger daughter Alisah's
...
Sat 07. Sep 15:05 - Outrigger Konotta
Maldives announces ... activities for Christmas, New Year Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has
announced an awe-inspiring festive programme of activities for Christmas and New Year...VIDEO
Sat 07. Sep 15:00 - Maldives showcases
tourism products at Malaysia’s consumer travel fair Maldives has showcased its tourism products
at Malaysia’s leading consumer fair, MATTA. The Maldives Marketing and Public
...
Sat
07. Sep 14:55 - “Smith• appointed to Tourism Ministry A leading activist of the governing MDP,
Ali Hashim (Smith) has been appointed to a senior post of the Tourism Ministry. Smith...
Sat 07. Sep 14:50 - Sparkhub accepted
into Amazon Web Service (AWS) Activate program Sparkhub has been accepted into the Amazon
Web Service (AWS) Activate program. The AWS Activate Portfolio package is de...
Sat 07. Sep 14:45 - Elkeson to lead
China against Maldives Brazil-born Guangzhou Evergrande striker
Elkeson to lead China against the Maldives in their opening fixture of 2022 FIFA Wor...
Sat 07. Sep 14:40 - Maldives: Garland
of Coral Atolls The island nation is not only remote
and sparsely populated, it is also breathtakingly beautiful. At the recently concluded
4th In...
Sat 07. Sep 14:35 - New Maldives
Liveaboard The MV Emperor Explorer Begins Dive Trips A new liveaboard dive boat, the MV Emperor
Explorer, has made its debut in the Maldives. The ship completed its maiden cha...
Sat. 07. Sep 14:30 - Air Asia from
Maldives to Bangkok, returns to Male after engine explodes A Thai AirAsia Airbus A320-200, flying
as FD-178 from Male in the Maldives to Bangkok’s Don Mueang, had just taken off
out of...
Sat 07. Sep 14:25 - InterContinental
Unveils Luxury Resort in the Maldives InterContinental Hotel Group has announced
the opening of the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort on the souther...
Fri 06. Sep 13:35 - Maldives looks
beyond ‘sun-sand-sea’, ventures into MICE sports tourism Maldives will look beyond its longstanding
selling points of 'Sun, Sand and Sea' with plans to venture into MICE, cultural and
s...
Fri 06. Sep 13:30 - Ithaafushi climbs service charge list in two months Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi secured
a position as the second-highest payer of service charge during its initial two month...
Fri
06. Sep 13:25 - Maldives attempt free-diving world record as part of Tourism Day celebration Tourism Ministry has revealed grand plans
being organized to celebrate World Tourism Day in the Maldives. At a press conferen...
Fri
06. Sep 13:20 - AirAsia flight makes emergency landing at VIA after catching fire An AirAsia flight that departed to Malaysia
from Velana International Airport caught on fire minutes after take-off. It has been
re...
Fri 06. Sep 13:15 - Maldives edge
Matao 1-0 in FIFA qualifier After a slow start, the Guam Men’s
National Team never recovered against the Republic of Maldives. During Thursday’s
FIFA W...
Fri 06. Sep 13:10 - Opulent Bucket
List Trip to the Maldives, Starts at $288,956 PrivateFly, the leading private jet charter
company and part of Directional Aviation, and Coco Bodu Hithi, a luxurious Maldivia...
Fri 06. Sep 13:05 - Escape to a
boutique island in the Maldives that ticks all the right boxes Stylist’s acting editor Gemma Crisp
checks in to a new island resort and finds the ideal destination for fans of fine dining,
gourm...
Fri 06. Sep 13:00 - Stay In These
New Luxury Villas In The Maldives With breathtaking resorts dotted all
the way throughout the atolls and reefs of this 1,200-island nation, it can be hard
to choose ...
Thu
05. Sep 15:05 - American tourist dies in snorkeling accident An American tourist who went snorkeling
drowned in a tragic accident on Wednesday afternoon. The 43-year old man was holid...
Thu 05. Sep 15:00 - Kihaa Maldives
launches ‘Exclusive Islanders’ butler service Kihaa Maldives has introduced Exclusive
Islanders, the resorts own brand of personal butler service. Visitors staying at Kihaa
Ma...
Thu 05. Sep 14:55 - Cheval Blanc
Randheli appoints Laurent Chancel as General Manager Cheval Blanc Randheli has appointed Laurent
Chancel as its new General Manager. A professional chef, Chancel joined Chev...
Thu 05. Sep 14:50 - Every Villa
at InterContinentals new Resort comes with Butler Service “We’re not just in the business
of selling rooms, we sell experiences•, says Stefan O. Huemer, general manager
of the InterConti...
Thu 05. Sep 14:45 - MATI hosts digital marketing workshop Maldives Association of Tourism Industry
(MATI) has hosted a digital marketing workshop for the hospitality industry. Organised
i...
Thu 05. Sep 14:40 - Dhiraagu and
Girl Guide starts a program Maldives Girls Guide Association and
Dhiraagu start a teaching program for facilitators as “Surf Guide•. Each
year a social awar...
Thu
05. Sep 14:35 - Land reclamation project for Hoarafushi Airport completed Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(MTCC) confirmed on Thursday that the reclamation project for the construction. ...
Thu 05. Sep 14:30 - Maldives starts
with a win against Guam Ibrahim Mahudhee's first half goal was
enough to secure a 1-0 away win against Guam in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC As...
Thu 05. Sep 14:25 - Escape to a boutique island in the Maldives that ticks all
the right boxes Stylist’s acting editor Gemma Crisp
checks in to a new island resort and finds the ideal destination for fans of fine dining,
gourm...
Thu 05. Sep 14:20 - Curio Collection
by Hilton Debuts in the Maldives Hilton announced today the opening of
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a free-spirited tropical escape that
of...
Thu 05. Sep 14:15 - Now You Can
Stay on a Superyacht Villa When Visiting Maldives For well-heeled travelers who are so
totally over having to stay in a mere hotel or villa, there's now a jaw-dropping alternative
T...
Wed 04. Sep 13:55 - Furaveri Maldives
to host PADI Member Forum Furaveri Maldives has announced plans
to host a PADI Member Forum. This one-of-a-kind venture by PADI, in association with
...
Wed 04. Sep 13:50 - Hollywood actor
Will Smith vacations in Maldives Hollywood actor Will Smith is in Maldives
for a summer getaway. The popular American actor reportedly arrived in the Maldive...
Wed 04. Sep 13:45 - Taking guest safety to the next level Local Tour company, Secret Paradise Maldives
is proud to announce that 6 members of their local guiding team have been aw...
Wed 04. Sep 13:40 - Sushmita Sen’s
Viral Videos of Dancing And Diving in Indian Ocean ... To everyone one their own Monday blues
but none slew the phrase like Bollywood diva Sushmita Sen who captured all hearts ...
Wed
04. Sep 13:35 - Newly opened Ithaafushi ranks second on service charge list Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort
has been ranked second in the highest service charge resorts in the Maldives. The res...
Wed 04. Sep 13:30 - Police investigating two officers involved in Rilwan's case Maldives Police Services (MPS) has stated
it has started investigating the claims against two police officers, after the Presidenti...
Wed 04. Sep 13:25 - It's not our
best team says Segrt Maldives national team coach Petar Segrt
has said that it won't be the Maldives' best team when facing Guam in their opening...
Wed 04. Sep 13:20 - Sushmita Sen
learns to skin dive in Indian ocean ... in Maldives Sushmita Sen celebrated her younger daughter
Alisah’s 10th birthday in Maldives with a scuba diving session. Actor Sushmita
...
Wed 04. Sep 13:15 - Curio Collection
Hilton debuts in South East Asia with SAii Lagoon Maldives Hilton announced the opening of SAii
Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a free-spirited tropical escape that offers
su...
Wed 04. Sep 13:10 - The InterContinental
Life debuts in the Maldives with ... Maamunagau Resort The resort boasts 81 Beach, Lagoon and
Overwater Villas and Residences and is the first to offer all guests access to the
world-c...
Wed 04. Sep 13:05 - The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives Resort Opens Standard International, the parent company
of The Standard, announces the opening of The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives. Th...
Tue 03. Sep 15:50 - Angsana Ihuru
celebrates Rannamaari Wreck’s 20th anniv. with dive event Angsana Ihuru has celebrated the 20th
anniversary of the Rannamaari Wreck with a 24-hour live dive event. The event started
a...VIDEO
Tue 03. Sep 15:45 - Dusit Thani
Devarana Spa introduces complimentary wellness classes Award-winning Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani
Maldives has launched a new wellness programme, giving guests the opportunity t...
Tue 03. Sep 15:40 - InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau opens doors to first
guests InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau,
a luxury resort developed in Raa Atoll by InterContinental Hotels and Groups (IHG),
o...
Tue 03. Sep 15:35 - Spend the night on a 'Superyacht Villa' at Jumeirah Vittaveli
in the Maldives Glide across the Indian Ocean onboard
a floating superyacht villa in the Maldives at Jumeirah Vittaveli. No longer confined
to l...
Tue 03. Sep 15:30 - Hard Rock Hotels arrives in the Maldives The iconic music and lifestyle brand
hit a high note with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, which marks the brand’s 30th proper.
Follow...
Tue 03. Sep 15:25 - Tora Flora Food
Flies in for vegan takeover at Amilla Fushi's Wellness Cafe Luxury Maldives trendsetter Amilla Fushi
invites guests to venture into vegan gastronomy with award-winning Swedish food desi...
Tue 03. Sep 15:20 - Windwalking with Manta Air With rock beats and an exuberant jam
session in a hangar, Manta Air invites you to join them as they go “windwalking•
in the air...
Tue 03. Sep 15:15 - Celebrate and WIN free Vacation at Kihaa ! Be Part of Christmas & New year festivities
at Kihaa and stand a chance to win a holiday to Kihaa during Manta season 2020. C...
Tue 03. Sep 15:10 - Ex-minister deposited USD 1 million in Yameen's account
! Former Minister of Tourism Moosa Zameer
on Tuesday testified in court that he deposited USD 1 million into a bank account of...
Tue
03. Sep 15:05 - Addu Equatorial Hospital handed over to government Addu City Hithadhoo’s Addu Equatorial
Hospital has been built and handed over to the Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure.
...
Tue 03. Sep 15:00 - Matao to play
Maldives Thursday It’s been more than two months since
Guam’s soccer fans got to watch ... Matao will take on the Maldives at 3:30 p.m.
at the Gu...
Tue 03. Sep 14:55 - China-Maldives Friendship Bridge brings convenience for
locals Aerial photo taken on Sept. 1, 2019 shows
the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge in Maldives. The China-Maldives Friendship B...
Tue 03. Sep 14:50 - You can now
rent a super yacht at Jumeriah Vittaveli hotel in the Maldives Yachts are traditionally considered as
being out of reach for normal folk ... for our next holiday in the Maldives. This means
that...
Tue 03. Sep 14:45 - Curio Collection
Hilton debuts in South East Asia with SAii Lagoon Maldives Hilton announced today the opening of
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a free-spirited tropical escape that
of...
Tue 03. Sep 14:40 - Hard Rock Hotel
Opens in the Maldives Hard Rock International and S Hotels
& Resorts introduced memorable music-inspired stays to the Maldives for the first
time on ...
Tue 03. Sep 14:35 - InterContinental
Maldives Maamunagau Resort The InterContinental life debuts in the
Maldives with Maldives Maamunagau Resort. IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one...
Mon 02. Sep 13:25 - InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort opens InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau
Resort has opened. The resort, the first InterContinental Resort in the Maldives and
on...VIDEO
Mon 02. Sep 13:20 - Tourism Minister takes part in opening ... Intercont. Maldives
Maamunagau Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed, has
taken part as the special guest at the opening ceremony of Intercontinental Maldives
Maa...
Mon 02. Sep 13:15 - It's not only political prisoners who need fair judiciary,
business need it too We have all seen the images and read
the news reports: critics jailed for speaking out against the government; bags stuffed
with...
Mon 02. Sep 13:10 - Singapore Airlines
newest Dreamliner lands to the Maldives Singapore Airlines newest B787-10 Dreamliner
lands at the Velana International Airport. A ceremony was held at the Velana In...
Mon
02. Sep 13:05 - Dredging completed for Faresmathoda Airport development Dredging work has been completed for
the development of Faresmathoda Airport. Faresmathoda Council member Yasir Moham...
Mon 02. Sep 13:00 - Maldives to host the 4th Indian Ocean Conference Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed
the 4th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) will begin in Maldives on September 3. The two...
Mon 02. Sep 12:55 - Discussions underway to mandate life jackets Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation
revealed on Sunday that discussions are underway with the Coast Guard of Maldives Nat...
Mon 02. Sep 12:50 - National Surf team departs for World Surfing Games 2019 Maldives Surfing Association (MSA) and
the national surfing squad, on Sunday evening, departed for the International Surfing
...
Mon 02. Sep 12:45 - Missing Maldives
journalist killed by al-Qaeda affiliate A journalist who went missing in the
Maldives five years ago was killed by a local affiliate of al-Qaeda, an investigator
has said ...
Mon 02. Sep 12:40 - Chaos erupts
in Maldives Parliament as Pakistan raises Kashmir issue ... A ruckus broke out in the Maldivian Parliament
when Pakistan raised the Kashmir issue during a global meet on sustainable de...
Sun 01. Sep 14:55 - SAii Lagoon,
Maldives’ first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, opens SAii Lagoon Maldives, the first Curio
Collection by Hilton hotel in the Maldives, has opened. The resort, part of the first
phase o...
Sun 01. Sep 14:50 - Hard Rock Hotel Maldives opens World-class entertainment and lifestyle
brand Hard Rock International has expanded its portfolio, with the opening of Hard
Rock...
Sun 01. Sep 14:45 - Crossroads,
Maldives’ first integrated tourist destination, opens First phase of Crossroads Maldives, the
first integrated tourist destination in the Maldives, has opened.Crossroads, a deeply
susta...
Sun 01. Sep 14:40 - Maldives to host Indian Ocean Conference 2019 in September The fourth edition of the Indian Ocean
Conference 2019 (IOC 2019) is set to be held in Maldives from September 3-4, at Parad...
Sun 01. Sep 14:35 - Celebrities
promote Maldives in South Korea A group of South Korean celebrities has
visited Maldives, as part of a joint campaign by Maldives Marketing and Public Relatio...
Sun 01. Sep 14:30 - Allied Insurance launches 'Green for Good' initiative Allied Insurance, on Saturday, launched
its Green for Good initiative at Angsana Ihuru Resort and Spa. Green for Good was ina...
Sun
01. Sep 14:25 - 8 fined for smoking at restricted areas Eight people have been fined for smoking at smoking restricted
locations. Smoking is banned at public location and outside of s...
Sun
01. Sep 14:20 - Police destroy large amounts of confiscated alcohol Officers of the Maldives Police Service
have on Saturday, destroyed large amounts of confiscated alcohol, in Dhoonidhoo islan...
Sun 01. Sep 14:15 - The first print
edition of Corporate Maldives has been published The print edition of Corporate Maldives
covers special reports on different segments of the business community along with expe...
Sun 01. Sep 14:10 - Bulgaria Air
Launches Joint Flights to Caribbean, Seychelles and Maldives ... Bulgaria Air starts offering flights
to some of the most exotic destinations ... Caribbean, Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives
and doz...
Sun 01. Sep 14:05 - With the Chinese-built
friendship bridge, life in Maldives is easier and faster The China-Maldives Friendship Bridge,
the first cross-sea bridge in the Maldives built by a Chinese company, makes Aisha,
a 17...
Sat 31. Aug 14:25 - Kuredu Resort
enhances villa categories, simplifies all-inclusive packages Kuredu Resort Maldives has announced
plans to improve room categorisation, as well as simplify its all-inclusive packages
for g...
Sat 31. Aug 14:20 - Maldives to
deploy tourist scouts to ensure safety Maldives government has announced plans
to deploy tourist scouts across the island nation from January 2020, in a bid to stren...
Sat 31. Aug 14:15 - 10 of the best
luxury wellness retreats in the Maldives where you can relax ... Check out our top 10 wellness retreats
in the Maldives to help you plan your next healthy holiday. The Maldives – a South
Asia...
Sat 31. Aug 14:10 - 'Miyaheli' - Social Innovation Camp 2019 concludes Miyaheli, a social innovation camp for
Maldivian youth concluded on Friday. The camp aimed at youth aged 18-13 years give
...
Sat 31. Aug 14:05 - Over USD 32 million deposited to Green Fund in first 6 months Ministry of Finance has revealed over
32.375 million US dollars was deposited to the Green Fund in the first half of the
year. Th...
Sat 31. Aug 14:00 - Jaishankar to
visit Maldives for Indian Ocean Conference External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
is slated to participate in the fourth Indian Ocean Conference 2019, which will take
place ...
Fri 30. Aug 12:55 - Coco Collection’s
‘In-Turtle-Ship’ winner arrives in Maldives Winner of the Summer In-Turtle-Ship competition
by luxury travel brand Coco Collection has arrived in Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu...
Fri 30. Aug 12:50 - Cruising the
Maldives onboard superyacht RoMEA More and more of us want our time away
from our normal day-to-day to be spent in the middle of nowhere, in a tranquil paradis...
Fri 30. Aug 12:45 - Strong infrastructure
and LTE performance in the Maldives Although the Maldives has a population
of only 348,000 the telecom market is bolstered by the considerable influx of tourists,
n...
Fri 30. Aug 12:40 - Police appeal to follow safety procedures for passengers Police on Thursday appealed to follow
all and any safety measures that are put in place to protect passengers. In a statement
P...
Fri 30. Aug 12:35 - Yellow Alert issued for Fuvahmulah and Addu City A Yellow Weather Alert has been issued
for Fuvahmulah City and Addu City. The alert was issued to be effective from 3 p.m.
to ...
Fri
30. Aug 12:30 - The Short trip in bad weather that left the whole country mourning Guraisha Abdulla (30 yrs) from Ahimaage,
H.Dh. Nolhivaranfaru and her three-year-old daughter Eera Hassan Shifaz from Seaw...
Fri 30. Aug 12:25 - Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort names DOSM Sonika Adlakha has been appointed director
of sales and marketing for the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort. In her new role,
...
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Fri 30. Aug 12:20 - Which are the top 10 luxury wellness retreats
in the Maldives? Velaa Private Island, located in the
Noonu Atoll, was designed so guests feel they are at one with nature, including a range
of l...
Fri 30. Aug 12:15 - Maldives sees
more Middle East tourists as Gulf airlines increase capacity Number of Middle East tourists to the
Maldives soared by nearly 20% in the first half of 2019. The number of Middle East
tourist...
Thu 29. Aug 14:40 - Veligandu Resort
introduces ‘Oaky’ platform for pre-booking guest services Veligandu Island Resort & Spa has
introduced an online platform for pre-booking resort services. Launched as part of
the resort’s...
Thu 29. Aug 14:35 - Coco Bodu Hithi
host exclusive dinners with MasterChef Judge Monica Galetti Coco Collection has announced plans to
welcome back highly renowned MasterChef Judge Monica Galetti to Coco Bodu Hithi t...
Thu 29. Aug 14:30 - Maldives’
tourist arrivals post record half-yearly growth The first half of this year recorded
the highest growth in tourist arrivals in the first half-yearly period in the past
five years, the Ma...
Thu
29. Aug 14:25 - National Chess Arcade opened in Hulhumal President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has inaugurated
the National Chess Arcade. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Min...
Thu
29. Aug 14:20 - Five die after speedboat capsizes off Hanimaadhoo island Five out of the ten people rescued after
a speed boat capsized have passed away. MNDF said the speedboat capsized off Hani...
Thu
29. Aug 14:15 - Heavy rain floods streets of Male' city Heavy rainfall has flooded streets of
Male' City. Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) said heavy rainfall was experienced
si...
Thu 29. Aug 14:10 - Sri Lanka to
sign several agreements with Maldives The proposal made by the Prime Minister
to enter into an Agreement on the facilitation of visa arrangements between the Gov...
Thu 29. Aug 14:05 - Travel: Skipping
along the boardwalk at the new Faarufushi Resort, Maldives Journey: Skipping alongside the boardwalk
on the new Faarufushi Resort, Maldives ... and undeniably the Maldives is a kind of
...
Thu 29. Aug 14:00 - Neha Dhupia
raises the temperature in her latest picture from Maldives Neha Dhupia is currently enjoying a much-needed vacation with her
husband Angad Bedi and daughter Mehr in Maldives. Ang...
Thu 29. Aug 13:55 - Maldives reports robust rise in Middle East
visitor Latest figures from the Ministry of Tourism,
Maldives show the destination saw a 19.7% increase in the number of travellers from...
Wed 28. Aug 14:30 - Seaside Finolhu
appoints Edyta Peszko as sales, marketing director Seaside Finolhu, the newest addition
to the German company Seaside Collection, has appointed Edyta Peszko as its Director
o...
Wed 28. Aug 14:25 - Countdown begins
for Hotel Asia Exhibition, International Culinary Challenge Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge
2019 has been announced, with the biggest annual food and hospitality event in M...
Wed 28. Aug 14:20 - Masterclass
with Michelin Starred Chef Bruno Mernard ... tips from the Best Bestbuy Maldives are very pleased to
share details of their latest Masterclass to the culinary professionals across the
Maldives. M...
Wed 28. Aug 14:15 - Finance Minister: Tourist arrivals will rise to 3 million
with VIA new terminal Tourist arrivals will increase from 1.4
million to three million annually once the new terminal being developed at Velana Intern...
Wed 28. Aug 14:10 - MMA releases new printed notes of MVR 10, MVR 100 Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has
released new printed notes of MVR 10 and MVR 100 into circulation. MMA said due to...
Wed
28. Aug 14:05 - Coral Institute to begin first projects by end of year Nasheed said they have funding in place
and are in the first six to nine months of setting up the institute. He said they establish...
Wed 28. Aug 14:00 - Environment Minister: Maldivians do not wish to be climate
refugees Minister of Environment Dr. Hussain Rasheed
Hassan has revealed Maldivians do not wish to be climate refugees as a result of t...
Wed 28. Aug 13:55 - Maldives Consulate
office open in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has established
a Maldivian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The President’s decision w...
Wed 28. Aug 13:50 - City introduces 'Souk' supermarket, open week-long 'Souk', the brand new supermarket by
City Investment Pvt Ltd open doors to customers on August 3. The two-storey shop, inaugu...
Wed 28. Aug 13:45 - Pacific atolls
voice climate concerns at Maldives conference A climate change development workshop
in the Maldives hopes to bring awareness to the risks facing low-lying atolls. A high
tid...
Wed 28. Aug 13:40 - Maldives sees
more MidEast tourists as Gulf airlines increase capacity Number of Middle East tourists to the
Maldives soared by nearly 20% in the first half of 2019. The number of Middle East
tourist...
Wed 28. Aug 13:35 - Maldives to develop, interconnect sub islands The Maldivian government on Tuesday said
it will begin to interconnect and develop all the islands in the country in order to
b...
Tue 27. Aug 14:45 - Niyama Private Islands introduce ‘Surf
Therapy’ to Maldives Niyama Private Islands, with uncrowded
waves and high quality breaks, has introduced a series of surf options and tailored
servi...
Tue 27. Aug 14:40 - Six Senses Laamu
produces handcrafted chocolate bars Six Senses Laamu has started producing
handcrafted chocolate bars. The Laamu Chocolate bars are made from 100 per cent o...
Tue 27. Aug 14:35 - History and culture future of Maldives tourism The future of Maldivian tourism is the
country's history and culture, declared Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed on Monday. He
ma...
Tue 27. Aug 14:30 - Tech fair kicks
off on Ukulhas It is the first event of the kind hosted
in the Maldives. A tech fair and an international science conference kicked off on
Monday ...
Tue 27. Aug 14:25 - Cambodia, Maldives confirmed Cambodia, Maldives and a yet-to-be-named
European team will play against hosts Bangladesh in the four-nation UEFA Assist U...
Tue
27. Aug 14:20 - Over 400 apply for 25 vacancies at Kulhudhuffushi Airport Regional Airports Company has announced
that over 400 have applied for 25 vacancies at the H. Dh. Kulhudhuffushi Airport. R...
Tue 27. Aug 14:15 - Clarins Spa, The Residence Maldives Comprising six separate pavilions and
an en suite hair salon, the spa offers an array of treatments, pampering massages and
ha...
Tue 27. Aug 14:10 - Travel to the
magnificent Maldives with this hot deal from Flight Centre Get ready for good times and ... Escape
winter and wake up to your own slice of paradise in the Maldives, which boasts the
worl...
Tue 27. Aug 14:05 - Maldives to deploy tourist scouts to ensure safety of tourists The Maldives Tourism Ministry will deploy
tourist scouts across the island country from January 2020 to strengthen the country's
...
Tue 27. Aug 14:00 - Ocean thermal
energy ‘ideal’ to power Maldives: Study Ocean thermal energy ‘ideal’
to power Maldives: Study New Delhi: Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is the ideal
renew...
Tue 27. Aug 13:55 - Maldives luxury resort benefits from PV array
floating at sea Austrian-Maldivian company Swimsol has
finalised a floating solar installation for the LUX* South Ari Atoll luxury resort
in the M...
Mon 26. Aug 13:40 - Park Hyatt Maldives
Hadahaa gets Green Globe re-certification Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has renewed
its Green Globe certification, demonstrating the resort’s commitment to environment...
Mon 26. Aug 13:35 - Amilla Fushi
to host time-travelling ‘Party of the Century’ for New Year’s Eve Amilla Fushi has announced plans to follow
a time-travelling “party of the century• concept for the upcoming New Year’s
Eve ce...
Mon 26. Aug 13:30 - Tourist scouts
services to begin in January Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed has revealed
that tourist scouts will begin their services in January 2020. The Minister stated
th...
Mon 26. Aug 13:25 - World's largest
floating solar system at sea launched in LUX* South Ari Atoll A technological breakthrough changes
the perspective on renewable energy - the world´s largest solar system floating at
sea has...
Mon 26. Aug 13:20 - Ocean thermal
energy ‘ideal’ solution for Maldives Conversion of ocean thermal energy is
the “ideal• renewable energy solution for the Maldives, researchers have
suggested after ...
Mon
26. Aug 13:15 - No intention of permitting shark fishing, says ministry Have no intention of making shark fishing
legal, the fisheries ministry has said. While the parliament is currently working on
the ...
Mon 26. Aug 13:10 - White Alert issued for Noonu Atoll to Meemu Atoll A White Weather Alert has been issued
to the islands from Noonu Atoll to Meemu Atoll. MET issued the alert for the islands
due...
Mon 26. Aug 13:05 - Maldives and US begin joint military exercises Maldives and the US have begun a joint
military exercise named Exercise Flash Metal 01-19. The joint military exercises are
h...
Mon 26. Aug 13:00 - Dhiraagu hosts Pre-School Football Festival 2019 Telecommunications giant Dhiraagu held
their annual 'Dhiraagu Pre-School Football Festival 2019'. The festival started onAug...
Mon 26. Aug 12:55 - Vanuatu’s
new campaign, Maldives’ first-ever Aussie roadshow + MORE Vanuatu unveils new marketing campaign
... Visit Maldives to host first-ever Australian roadshow: Maldives Marketing and PR
C...
Mon 26. Aug 12:50 - The Med Spa in Paradise Want to lose weight or look 10 years
younger while lounging in Paradise? Check out this med spa in the Maldives. In the
middle...
Sun 25. Aug 15:35 - LUX* South Ari launches world's largest floating solar system
at sea The world's largest floating solar system
at sea, featuring 12 platforms, was launched at LUX* South Ari Atoll on Friday. The
5-st...
Sun 25. Aug 15:30 - October nights
are full of Michelin stars at Soneva’s Maldives resorts Soneva has announced plans to welcome
a host of renowned Michelin-starred guest chefs and visiting experts from the worlds
o...
Sun 25. Aug 15:25 - Fushifaru crowned Maldives' Leading Beach Resort Fushifaru Maldives was crowned Maldives'
Leading Beach Resort at the 26th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2019. A cocktail party ...
Sun 25. Aug 15:20 - Centara launches
new ‘BFF Breaks’ initiative, invites to hang out in Maldives Centara Hotels & Resorts is inviting
groups of friends to create magical memories together in the Maldives, with an array
of activ...
Sun 25. Aug 15:15 - Tourist scouts to begin services by January Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has revealed
tourist scouts will begin services by January next year. The minister said training
to...
Sun 25. Aug 15:10 - Hulhumale' beach to be developed to an island style concept Parliamentarian Ali Niyaz has revealed
Hulhumale' beach will be developed to an island style concept. Speaking to PSM News...
Sun 25. Aug 15:05 - An outlet of
Miniso to open in the Maldives Miniso has stated that they have signed
a cooperation agreement with a Maldivian partner to launch an outlet of the store in
th...
Sun 25. Aug 15:00 - Solar panels installed in 4 atolls Ministry of Environment has completed
installing solar panels in 4 atolls as part of the efforts to provide alternative means
to ge...
Sun 25. Aug 14:55 - Resident, VP attend cricket match to celebrate MCA's 10th
anniversary President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Vice
President Faisal Naseem on Saturday attended a cricket match held in celebration...
Sun
25. Aug 14:50 - FAM President and Dhangadey discuss development projects FAM head Bassam said they had a wonderful
chat discussing development projects and national teams. He praised Ashfaq for b...
Sun
25. Aug 14:45 - AVC Central Zone: Maldives fails to win medal, takes fourth place The national team lost the match held
to decide third place winners, against Turkmenistan on Friday ... Maldives placed fourth
...
Sun 25. Aug 14:40 - The Maldives'
Five Best Surf Weeks of the Year There are few things as devastating as
getting skunked on a surf trip. Saving up vacation days, bartering time away from real-wo...
Sun 25. Aug 14:35 - Tess Daly shares rare glimpse into family life
on idyllic Maldives holiday Tess Daly is a very private woman when
it comes to ... to a sneak peek inside their idyllic Maldives getaway from April, where
th...
Sat 24. Aug 13:45 - Sheikh Ali Zaid: It is against the shariah to appoint women
as judges Sheikh Ali Zaid has stated that it is
against Islamic Shariah to appoint women as judges. Ali Zaid said that it is a huge
sin to app... Comment:
This attitude is not outdated, but from the Middle-Ages!VIDEO
Sat 24. Aug 13:40 - Joali Maldives
introduces new fitness programmes Joali Maldives has announced new wellness
initiatives for guests, including its Raw Fitness programme and partnership with Lux...
Sat 24. Aug 13:35 - Aimy: from Cambridge
University ... Maldives to disrupt hospitality marketing Maldives has made significant progress
on gender equity and equality in recent years. But there is still a lot has to be done;
limi...
Sat
24. Aug 13:30 - Government leasing land in Kelaa The government is now leasing land in
Haa Alif Kelaa. The Kelaa Council stated that five plots of land measuring 7,000 square...
Sat
24. Aug 13:25 - Police catch 4 men digging up ‘cursed’ stones from cemetery Stones dug up from Maafannu Cemetery
by four trespassers on August 23, 2019. A group of trespassers were caught by the polic...
Sat
24. Aug 13:20 - MNDF concludes joint military exercise with the US 'Exercise Balance Metal', the joint military
exercise conducted by Maldives National Defense Force in association with the US M...
Sat
24. Aug 13:15 - Maldives to host Women’s Central Zone Volleyball Championship Maldives will be hosting next year’s
Women’s Central Zone Volleyball Championship. The announcement was made at the
Asia...
Sat 24. Aug 13:10 - My eco-job: I run a coral nursery in the Maldives Could you imagine what it would be like
to live and work on a paradise island in the Maldives? A place where your shoes won't
...
Sat 24. Aug 13:05 - Opinion I Athletes
on the outskirts of fame A vast majority of athletes compete in
sports ... I wrote about Aishath Sausan, a cheerful mother from the Maldives who came
la...
Sat 24. Aug 13:00 - Strong infrastructure
and LTE performance in the Maldives Although the Maldives has a population
of only 348,000 the telecom market is bolstered by the considerable influx of tourists,
n...
Fri 23. Aug 14:20 - Four Seasons
Resort Landaa Giraavaru unveils new pool loft-style water villas Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa
Giraavaru has unveiled new all-pool loft-style overwater villas. Opening on November
...
Fri 23. Aug 14:15 - Amir speaks in favour of connecting Fehendhoo, Goidhoo by
causeway Acting President of Goidhoo Council Mohamed
Amir has said that he believes connecting B. Fehendhoo and Goidhoo by a ca...
Fri 23. Aug 14:10 - Maldives Heritage survey in Hulhumeedhoo completed Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage
announced Thursday that the survey conducted by Maldives Heritage in Meedhoo, Addu
...
Fri
23. Aug 14:05 - Former MMPRC MD testifies against Yameen; blames illegal activities
on ex-pres Former Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) Abdulla Ziyath has stated that all ...
Fri
23. Aug 14:00 - AVC Central Zone: Maldives loses semi-final against Uzbekistan Maldives national volleyball has lost
the semi-final game against Uzbekistan, at the AVC Asian Senior Men’s Central
Zone Voll...
Fri 23. Aug 13:55 - Angad Bedi whisks
Neha Dhupia off to romantic birthday getaway in Maldives Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia have taken
off to Maldives with their daughter Mehr. Angad has made special plans for Neha's bi...
Fri 23. Aug 13:50 - How to Lounge
this weekend Flash Sale: When Maldives comes to India:
After Good Earth’s summer-long pop-up at luxury retreat Soneva Fushi in the Maldi...
Fri 23. Aug 13:45 - Hyatt Offering
up to 25% off Awards ... Including Park Hyatt Maldives Hyatt has launched a great promotion
where you can get up to 25% off award nights or Points + Cash bookings at some of its
to...
Fri 23. Aug 13:40 - The Ulitmate
Luxury Liveaboard to Begin Touring the Southern Maldives Luxury dive travel specialists Original
Diving will host the inaugural voyage of the Four Seasons Explorer to the uncharted
wond...
Thu 22. Aug 15:10 - Velaa Private
Island Maldives launches bespoke jewellery collections Velaa Private Island Maldives has launched
its own bespoke jewellery collection, in partnership with Frédéric Béziat of Maison
...VIDEO
Thu 22. Aug 15:05 - From Villa to
Wave - LUX* North Male Atoll introduces a Surfer' Paradise LUX* North Malé Atoll introduces The
LUX* Break; its very own surf point with ideal conditions for kite and wave surfing.
Whethe...
Thu 22. Aug 15:00 - Dhigali Maldives
installs water bottling plant, bids farewell to plastic bottles Dhigali Maldives has set up a water bottling
plant, allowing the resort to bid farewell to large amounts of plastic bottles. The
ne...
Thu 22. Aug 14:55 - Four Seasons
Adds Even More Luxury to Resort in Maldives Stays at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives
at Landaa Giraavaru should probably come with a government health warning, as I ...
Thu 22. Aug 14:50 - 21 resorts request
to extend the deadline of resort construction Appeals have been made to the Tourism
Ministry to extend the construction period of 21 islands which were leased for resort
de...
Thu 22. Aug 14:45 - “Journey
to the Sunny Side• Series Roadshow commenced in Switzerland As part of the series of roadshows planned
by Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) the “Journey
to the ...
Thu
22. Aug 14:40 - Hankede to be opened for tourism after assessment The Tourism Ministry has announced that
Hankede in Addu Atoll will be opened for tourism after an Economic and Environmen...
Thu 22. Aug 14:35 - Swimming Coaching
Course conducted in Ha. Dhidhdhoo Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community
Empowerment has revealed that a basic swimming coaching course is being conducte...
Thu
22. Aug 14:30 - 'I carried out illegal activities on Pres Yameen's order', admits Adeeb Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul
Ghafoor has revealed in court that former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyo...
Thu
22. Aug 14:25 - AVC Central Zone: Maldives heads to semi-finals after beating Nepal Maldives won against Nepal in three straight
sets; 25-22, 25-21 and 25-14. Maldives men’s national team has traveled to the
se...
Thu 22. Aug 14:20 - New fitness coach for National Team The new fitness coach for the team is
Montenegro’s Mirko Krunic who replaced Vladimir Krunic after his contract expired.
Vladi...
Thu 22. Aug 14:15 - The Best Resorts
In The Maldives This story was written ... it’s
hard to imagine any destination topping the natural splendor of the Maldives. Spread
out on small p...
Wed
21. Aug 13:15 - Maldives Coral Institute founded by Former President Nasheed Former president and current speaker
of the parliament Mohamed Nasheed has founded and registered an organization to cond...
Wed 21. Aug 13:10 - Three days on, search for missing Chinese diver continues Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF),
on Tuesday, revealed that they have yet to find the Chinese diver that went missing
a...
Wed
21. Aug 13:05 - New islands for tourism to be leased after assessments are conducted Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has stated
that new islands for tourism purposes will be leased after environmental and economic
...
Wed 21. Aug 13:00 - Maldives tourist
arrivals reach one million The millionth visitor of 2019 arrived
on August 2 ... millionth visitor of 2018 arrived on September 9 ... millionth tourist
of 2017 ...
Wed
21. Aug 12:55 - 21 parties request to extend resort construction period Requests have been made at the Tourism Ministry to extend construction
period of 21 islands which were leased for resort devel...
Wed
21. Aug 12:50 - MWSC seeks party to build cruise liner terminal at Fisherman's Park Male' Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC)
is seeking a party to construct a cruise liner terminal at the Fisherman's Park in
ca...
Wed 21. Aug 12:45 - Addu City badminton court to be completed next month Ministry of Youth, Sports & Community
Empowerment says the badminton court being developed in Addu City will be complete...
Wed 21. Aug 12:40 - Underwater Restaurant Invites You to Dine Next to Spectacular
Marine Life The experience is a big part of fine
dining ... want to make a reservation at SEA restaurant in the Anantara Kihavah Maldives
Vi...
Wed 21. Aug 12:35 - World Bank links
catastrophe & pandemic risk finance for the Maldives The World Bank has delivered the first
of a new combined catastrophe and pandemic contingent risk financing solution to the
M...
Tue 20. Aug 13:35 - Banyan Tree
Vabbinfaru Sets Up Turtle Identification Program The team at Banyan Tree Marine Lab now
track sea turtles residing and frequenting on house reefs of both Banyan Tree Vabbin...
Tue
20. Aug 13:30 - The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives opens after rebranding The resort in R. Huruvalhi, previously
called Carpe Diem Maldives, has reopened as The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives. Standar...
Tue 20. Aug 13:25 - Fairmont Maldives
appoints Helen Bolton as Sales, Marketing Director Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has appointed
Helen Bolton as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for Fairmont Maldives Sirru
F...
Tue 20. Aug 13:20 - Maldives hosts
‘Journey to the Sunny Side’ roadshow in Switzerland Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has hosted a dedicated roadshow in Switzerland as part of its “J...
Tue 20. Aug 13:15 - Finance Ministry seeks contractors to develop harbors in
four islands Ministry of Finance and Treasury has
announced that they are looking for contractors to develop and upgrade harbors in four
isl...
Tue 20. Aug 13:10 - Paradise found
for $436 in Scoot’s latest Maldives flight sale Spend September on a tropical island
with these last-minute return flights. At $436 return, Scoot's latest flight sale features
ticke...
Mon
19. Aug 20:20 - Special audit to be conducted on seaplane terminal project
Mon 19. Aug 20:15 - White alert issued for central atolls Maldives Meteorological Center has issued
a white alert from Kaafu Atoll to Laamu Atoll. According to MET office, islands in
thi...
Mon 19. Aug 20:10 - Andrea Berton
- 'Gourmet Weekend' at Cocoon Maldives Andrea Berton was born in Friuli Venezia
Giulia in 1970. His adventure started in Milano in Gualtiero Marchesi’s cuisine
in Via ...
Mon 19. Aug 14:00 - Lily Beach Resort
unveils new Beach Suites Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives
has unveiled a new villa type, Beach Suite. All the Beach Suites face the ocean, which
is dir...
Mon 19. Aug 13:55 - W Maldives host
dinner with Three Blue Ducks restaurants Mark LaBrooy W Brisbane’s celebrated Three Blue
Ducks restaurant is set to jet set their signature paddock-to-plate ethos to W Maldives.
W Hot...
Mon 19. Aug 13:50 - Hurawalhi Maldives’
UW Restaurant win Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Hurawalhi Maldives’ 5.8 Undersea
Restaurant has received the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine. Curated
by a...
Mon 19. Aug 13:45 - The 11th Annual
Mini Olympics kicked off at Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives! This annual event sees all resort colleagues
divided into 5 houses named after IHG’s “Winning Ways• which is at the
core of our ...
Mon 19. Aug 13:40 - Police rescue two tourists swept away in ocean currents Maldives Police Service on Sunday rescued
two tourists who were swept away in ocean currents. Police revealed that the two to...
Mon 19. Aug 13:35 - Search operation underway to find missing tourist who went
diving A search and rescue operation is underway
to find a missing tourist, who went diving near Kandooma Thila in Kaafu Atoll. Mald...
Mon
19. Aug 13:30 - Tourist arrivals increase by 18.7 percent in first half of 2019 Tourism Ministry reports 862,589 tourist
arrivals were recorded in Maldives in the first two quarters of 2019 – an 18.7
percent incr...
Mon
19. Aug 13:25 - Youth Ministry registers “Maldives Coral Institute•, init.
by climate champion The environmental organization initiated
and formed by former President and Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, “Maldiv...
Mon
19. Aug 13:20 - MTCC begins ferry services in Faafu atoll Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
(MTCC) has commenced ferry services between islands in Faafu atoll. MTCC said...
Mon 19. Aug 13:15 - Police forbids captain of Virgo 9 from leaving Maldives Maldives Police Service has asked the
captain of Virgo 9 from leaving Maldives. Virgo 9 is the tugboat former Vice President
Ah...
Mon 19. Aug 13:10 - Maldives wins Global Veteran’s Cup The Maldives has won the Global Veteran’s
Cup held in Malaysia. The team from the Soccer Veteran’s Association of Maldives
...
Mon 19. Aug 13:05 - Nepal ready
to face Kyrgyzstan today Nepal national volleyball team is ready
to face Kyrgyzstan ... in the three-team Group A along with the Maldives, while Turkme...
Mon 19. Aug 13:00 - You can now
get paid to run a Beach Bookshop at this Lux. Maldives Resort Dream job alert! If you’re a bit
of a bookworm looking for a way to escape the daily grind then we might just have the
perfect job...
Sun
18. Aug 14:20 - Tourist who went snorkeling goes missing in Kandooma Thila A tourist who went snorkeling has gone
missing in popular dive site Kandoomaa Thila ... The group of 22 went snorkeling on
'O...
Sun
18. Aug 14:15 - Search operation underway to find missing tourist diver The Coastguard has launched a search
and rescue operation to find a female tourist diver reported missing from a safari
this Su...
Sun 18. Aug 14:10 - Lily Beach Resort
unveils new Beach Suites Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives
has unveiled a new villa type, Beach Suite. All the Beach Suites face the ocean, which
is dir...
Sun 18. Aug 14:05 - Kuredu Resort
Maldives to host 10-day tennis camp in Oct Kuredu Resort Maldives has announced
plans to host a special tennis camp in October. From October 20-31, Kuredu’s resident
t...
Sun 18. Aug 14:00 - Fuvahmulah City
Council assures public access to beach Plans to lease plots for guesthouses
prompted concerns of “gated tourism•. The Fuvahmulah City Council has pledged
to keep th...
Sun 18. Aug 13:55 - Tourists choosing Maldives as a cruise destination decrease
significantly The number of tourists arriving in Maldives
to spend holidays in safaris and liveaboards have decreased significantly, according
...
Sun 18. Aug 13:50 - Tourists from Saudi Arabia increase by 15% Over 11,000 tourists from Saudi Arabia
arrive in Maldives in the first 6 months of the year. Saudi Arabia contributes the
15th hig...
Sun 18. Aug 13:45 - The amount of
fish exported from Maldives decreased The amount of fish exported from Maldives
in the first 6 months of this year has decreased. According to the statistics of Maldive...
Sun
18. Aug 13:40 - Mathikilhi Eco Garden: Maldives' first wetland garden Mathikilhi area of Meedhoo in Addu atoll
used to be abundant in freshwater lakes, the largest of these lakes being the “Fenfila
K...
Sun
18. Aug 13:35 - Customs seize drugs worth over MVR one million Maldives Customs Service (MCS) has seized
drugs worth over MVR one million that were being smuggled via neighboring India...
Sun
18. Aug 13:30 - Aspiring footballer found dead in capital Male' Young footballer who played for numerous
first division football teams was discovered dead on Sunday morning. Ibrahim Bagey...
Sun
18. Aug 13:25 - Central Zone Volleyball: Maldives’ first match against Kyrgyzstan Maldives’ first match in the Senior
Men’s Central Zone Volleyball Championship is against Kyrgyzstan. The championship
will b...
Sun 18. Aug 13:20 - Cambodia, Maldives
confirmed Cambodia, Maldives and a yet-to-be-named
European team will play against hosts Bangladesh in the four-nation UEFA Assist U...
Sun 18. Aug 13:15 - Ultimate dream
job in the Maldives pays you to live and work for six months This might be perfect if you're looking
to get away. Spending six months on a beautiful, remote island sounds like just what
the ...
Sat 17. Aug 14:45 - Cinnamon Dhonveli
Maldives launches coral regeneration programme Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has launched
a programme to regenerate the island’s coral reef. Coral reefs in oceans around
the...VIDEO
Sat 17. Aug 14:40 - Soneva Fushi
unveils revamped Crusoe Villas Soneva has undertaken a major refurbishment
of its iconic one- and two-bedroom Crusoe Villas at Soneva Fushi in the Maldive...
Sat 17. Aug 14:35 - Coast Guard mobilized after launch with 20 people on board
starts sinking Male' Area Coast Guard Squadron has been
mobilized to assist a speed launch traveling with 20 people on board from Lhaviya...
Sat
17. Aug 14:30 - Aitken Spence to sell lease rights to Raafushi for USD 5.38M An aerial shot of N. Raafushi: Aitken
Spence has announced the lease rights to N. Raafushi is up for sale for USD 5.38 million.
S...
Sat 17. Aug 14:25 - Money and phones stolen from a group swimming at Vilimale' Maldives Police Service has started investigating
after money and phones have been stolen from a group of people swimming a...
Sat 17. Aug 14:20 - Quaint Maldives
- Authentic Thai Food Franchise Makes Landfall in Maldives Bangkok’s Quaint franchise opened
its latest outlet recently in Malé, Maldives. Located In Maafannu, Izzudheenu Magu
boastin...
Sat 17. Aug 14:15 - Cambridge consultants to visit for curriculum review Education ministry says plans are in
place to bring consultants from Cambridge to review the issues in the academic curriculum.
...
Sat
17. Aug 14:10 - Financial Controller receives prestigious international award Financial Controller, Fathmath Razeena
has won a prestigious international award. Finance Ministry said Controller Razeena
re...
Sat 17. Aug 14:05 - First ever mobile application launched for the health sector Addu Medicity has launched the first
ever mobile application for health sector . The application was launched by Parliamentaria...
Sat 17. Aug 14:00 - Maldivian men’s national volley team departs to Nepal The national men’s volley team has
departed to Nepal to take part in Asian Volleyball Confederation Central Zone Volleyball
C...
Sat 17. Aug 13:55 - Fitness Model
Jen Selter Smolders In Neon Yellow Bikini In The Maldives Jen Selter found some time this summer
to enjoy a little getaway on the beach. On Friday, the fitness model shared with her
leg...
Sat 17. Aug 13:50 - Joali Maldives
Introduces New Fitness Programs Joali Maldives, an all-villa resort,
has announced new wellness initiatives for guests, including its Raw Fitness program
and part...
Fri 16. Aug 12:10 - Kihaa Maldives
enhances spa treatments with locally-sourced coconut oil Kihaa Maldives has introduced locally-sourced
coconut oil in a bid to enhance its spa treatments. The Kihaa Faseyha brand of c...
Fri 16. Aug 12:05 - Maldives idyll Amilla Fushi illuminates
wellness offering with Sensora chromatherapy Luxury Maldives trendsetter Amilla Fushi
has introduced cutting-edge SENSORA therapy at its world-renowned Javvu Spa; a mu...
Fri
16. Aug 12:00 - Flyme to expand fleet with new aircraft Local airline 'Flyme' will be adding
a new aircraft to their fleet during this month. Flyme said an ATR 72-600 which can
carry 72...
Fri 16. Aug 11:55 - Over 73% of work on new Sea Plane Terminal completed Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has revealed that 73% of the works on the new Sea Plane Terminal, initiated durin...
Fri 16. Aug 11:50 - 'Daily One', a man's campaign for greener pastures The tree-planting campaign 'Daily One'
initiated by former Councillor of Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Saud Ali has planted
...
Fri 16. Aug 11:45 - 'No Time for Retirement' - A Showman of a Generation Meyna Hassaan, a timeless legend in the
Maldivian music industry, talks exclusively to The Edition about the showman’s
future ...
Fri 16. Aug 11:40 - Maldives to face more rains, winds The Maldives Meteorology Department on
Thursday warned of further rains and strong winds in the coming days and urged the
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