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Maldives unveils first-ever Residence by Investment Program
Maldives Voice
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In a major economic milestone, the Maldives has officially introduced its first-ever Residence by Investment Program, marking a new chapter in the country’s efforts to attract foreign capital and strengthen its global economic standing. The...
Maldives Marine Industry Forum (MMIF) 2025 Successfully Concludes at Hotel Jen
The islandchief
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The 3rd edition of the Maldives Marine Industry Forum (MMIF), organized by Medium Events Pvt Ltd, was successfully held on 1st July 2025 at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La. The forum brought together a distinguished group of industry stakeholders,...
Maldives tourist arrivals jump 15% in June; 2025 arrivals top 1.1 million
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives in June increased by 15 percent compared to the same month last year, with total arrivals in 2025 surpassing 1.1 million, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism. A total of 141,772...
Hankede’s Broken Promises: Addu City’s Tourism Dreams Dashed Once Again
Ras Online
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For nearly two decades, the people of Addu City in the Maldives have clung to a vision of economic prosperity and tourism development centered on Hankede, an island long touted as the key to transforming the atoll’s future. Successive governments,...
The 'English Seychelles' named UK's prettiest beach - beating paradise destinations in the Maldives and Australia
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
By TEDDY DUFF Published: 07:14 EDT, 2 July 2025 | Updated: 07:14 EDT, 2 July 2025 A relatively unknown UK beach described as the ‘English Seychelles’ has been named one of the world’s best – beating paradise bays in Australia, the Maldives and and...
Cinnamon Hotels appoints Sanjeeva Perera as Area General Manager for Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
Seasoned hotelier Sanjeeva Perera has been appointed as the Area General Manager for the Maldives at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, a leading Sri Lankan hospitality brand. In his new role, Perera will oversee all of Cinnamon’s properties in the...
Grand Park Kodhipparu among Maldives’ best resorts; Raffaele Solferino named best General Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has its distinguished recognition at the prestigious 2025 Travel + Leisure Awards, reaffirming its position as a leader in luxury hospitality within the Maldives. The resort has been recognized among the Top 10 Best...
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives set to open July 2025 as Dusit’s bold new island escape
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality division of Dusit International — one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies — is set to reach a significant milestone with the launch of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives. This property...
Learning from India: How Maldives Can Elevate its Diplomatic Standing Through Delegation Diplomacy
Maldives Voice
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India's strategic dispatch of parliamentary delegations in the aftermath of Operation Sindhoor served as a powerful masterclass in "Delegation Diplomacy." By sending elected representatives to explain its position and rally international support,...
Waldorf Astoria Maldives rolls out a rare Ferrari joyride for guests
Wallpaper*
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July 2, 2025
Set across three lush islands encircling a turquoise lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has long been a haven of barefoot luxury, where walking, bicycles, and electric buggies are the standard means to glide from...
Top banker Delvin Pereira – new Rotary Governor Sri Lanka and Maldives
Daily FT
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Rotary Governor – Sri Lanka and Maldives Delvin Pereira One of Sri Lanka’s top banking personalities Delvin Pereira has been appointed as the Governor of Rotary Sri Lanka and Maldives for the year 2025/26. An outstanding corporate professional...
Maldives partners with Singapore to strengthen governance of state-owned enterprises
Maldives Voice
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Maldives has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore Corporation Enterprises (SCE) to enhance the governance and efficiency of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the country. The agreement was formalized during the...
Maldives and Singapore sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Ras Online
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Singapore on Monday, aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors. The signing...
Tom Osborne drives groundbreaking environmental initiatives at Kuramathi Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
At Kuramathi Maldives, sustainability is more than a mission—it is a guiding principle embedded into daily operations. Spearheading these efforts is Tom Osborne, the resort’s Sustainability Manager, who brings a strong academic and practical...
Maldives, Henley & Partners sign agreement to launch residence by investment programme
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
The Government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners, the world’s leading international investment migration advisory firm, to develop and implement the nation’s first-ever residence by investment...
Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors.: Minister Saeed
Miadhu Daily
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Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has said that the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors. He made the comment at the Maldives...
Maldives And Henley & Partners Sign Landmark Partnership Agreement To Launch Pioneering Residence By Investment Program
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) MALÉ, Maldives, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners , the world's leading international investment migration advisory firm, to...
National Migrant Health Policy unveiled
Raajje
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The National Migrant Health Policy has been launched. The policy was launched by Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim. The policy was developed based on practices in regional countries, through a series of consultations involving the Ministry...
Maldives secures USD 680M in Special Economic Zone investments: Minister Saeed
Maldives Voice
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Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has announced that the Maldives has secured USD 680 million (MVR 10 billion) in investments for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), marking a significant milestone in the government's economic reform...
Maldives signs first SEZ deal with 100MW solar city project
Maldives Voice
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The Government of Maldives has officially signed an investment agreement with Canada-based Abraxas Power Corporation for the development of the Solar City project the country’s first initiative under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework. The...