Maldivian plans expansion to more Indian cities

Focusing on the Indian market for leisure and business travel, Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is exploring ways to enhance its connectivity to more Indian cities. Destinations such as Bangalore and Delhi are in the pipeline, and...

Maldivian appoints AVIAREPS as General Sales Agent for South India

Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has appointed AVIAREPS India as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) for South India. The appointment underlines the airline’s focus on the Indian market, particularly South India, which serves as...

How Opposition Vengeance Threatens the Maldives’ Future

by Our Foreign Affairs Correspondent Nothing but a traitor would step on his own national flag. That single, shocking image from Friday night — a boot upon the crimson crescent and star that binds these islands together — lays bare the true motive...

Visit Maldives to launch Book of Records

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) will launch the Visit Maldives Book of Records (BOR) on 4 October 2025, as part of National Tourism Day celebrations. The initiative marks the beginning of a nationwide effort to document extraordinary achievements...

MMA Opens Public Submissions for 'Payment Maldives' Logo with MVR 30,000 Reward

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has invited the public to design the official logo for Payment Maldives, offering MVR 30,000 for the selected design. According to MMA, the initiative aims to strengthen the nation’s financial system,...

Maldivian president values Chinese friendship and exchanges while addressing reception

President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu and his wife Sajidha Mohamed attend the Reception Celebrating the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival on Sept 30 in Male, the capital. [Photo...

Deadline Extended for Maldives MSME Awards 2025 Submissions

The Business Center Corporation (BCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, has extended the deadline for applications to the Maldives MSME Awards 2025. Small and medium enterprises now have until October 9 at 23:59...

Veligandu Maldives crowned Alif Alif Zone champions in Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025

The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 Alif Alif Zone concluded on 1 October 2025 with a tense final hosted at Kuramathi Maldives. After a goalless draw in regular time, Veligandu Maldives emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout, defeating...

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort promotes Nika Kim to Director of Commercial

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced the promotion of Nika Kim to Director of Commercial, effective September 2025. Nika brings over nine years of experience in luxury tourism and hospitality, with a strong record of driving...

.Here Baa Atoll Maldives appoints Mohamed Nadheem as Senior Luxury Sales Manager

New ultra luxury private island, .Here Baa Atoll Maldives has expanded its in-house sales team with the appointment of Mohamed Nadheem as Senior Luxury Sales Manager. Joining from luxury travel agent Ryoko Maldives, Nadheem brings a wealth of...

World Green Economy Summit Hosts a High-Level Ministerial Roundtable

The session, held under the theme ‘Delivering Climate Ambition by 2030 and Beyond–United Action for Green Transition’, aimed to advance climate ambitions and promote dialogue on aligning policies, finance and innovation with sustainable...

Philippines edge out Maldives in night of high drama at AFC Challenge Cup

Male, Maldives // If the Philippines keep winning at this rate, they could soon run out of payback to seek. Tuesday’s 3-2 win after extra time against the Maldives not only sent the Azkals to the AFC Challenge Cup final, it provided a measure of...

Milaidhoo Maldives Celebrates International Chefs Day with a Culinary Journey,

The evening begins with a guided tour of the Chef’s Garden, where guests can explore the bountiful herbs, fruits and vegetables that are grown right here on the island. It’s a chance to see firsthand how Milaidhoo embraces fresh, local ingredients...

Nurturing family experiences: JOALI Maldives’ Mariyam Hana on crafting experiences for younger guests

In JOALI Maldives, Mariyam Hana leads the Kids Club with a vision shaped by both professional experience and personal conviction. With a career that has taken her from front office operations to managing one of the most distinctive family...

Police crackdown goes global: MDP protest against authoritarianism makes int’l headlines

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) mass protest against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s authoritarian government has captured international attention, with The Associated Press (AP) reporting on the escalating political unrest...

Singapore's F1 race boosts tourism to the island — and other parts of Asia-Pacific

From $62,000 hotel suites to race packages with six-figure price tags, the Singapore Grand Prix is a windfall for businesses near the Marina Bay track. But the money isn't staying in Singapore. Data shows travelers are also spending across Asia...

Public outrage grows as hospital downplays link between pepper spray and heart attack

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has been facing widespread public backlash after issuing a statement perceived as politically charged in response to a serious medical emergency following a police crackdown on peaceful protesters Friday...

MATI holds special gala to celebrate tourism day

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) recently hosted a special gala to commemorate National Tourism Day. The event, held at Kurumba Maldives, saw the attendance of Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, MATI officials, and prominent...

“Will submit LRAD use to every international body possible”

In a shocking escalation of state force, the Maldives Police Service (MPS) deployed a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), a military-grade sonic weapon, against peaceful protesters during the opposition-led “Lootuvaifi, Lootuvaifi!” demonstration...

Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi envoys present credentials

New ambassadors from two neighboring countries – Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – have presented their credentials Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The new ambassadors – Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mohamed Rizvi Hassen and Bangladeshi High...