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Maldives' Fari Islands en route to net-zero
Globetrender
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August 13, 2025
Fari Islands is pioneering new sustainability standards in tropical tourism and charging towards its net-zero goal with the installation of floating solar panels in the ocean. Olivia Palamountain reports Fari Islands, a resort archipelago that...
47 Islands Served: Bank of Maldives Completes Baa Atoll ATM Expansion
Maldives Business Review
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The Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched ATM services in Kamadhoo, Kudarikilu, and Kendhoo today, marking a significant phase of its "Mulhi Raajje ah BML ATM" expansion program. The inauguration ceremony was attended by His Excellency President Dr....
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Celebrates General Manager Greg Allan’s Recognition in Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Awards
The islandchief
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa proudly announces that General Manager Greg Allan has been named among the winners of the “Resort General Managers – Maldives” category in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025....
Maldives: Reject Introduction of Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking and Abolish this Punishment Once and for All
Human Rights Watch
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August 13, 2025
We, the undersigned nine organizations, are alarmed by the statement of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of the Maldives, on 30 July 2025 indicating that he had instructed legislative amendments to introduce the death penalty for drug...
Maldives Vibes, But Cheaper: 6 Lagoon-Lush Islands You Can Actually Afford
Wego Travel Blog
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August 13, 2025
The benchmark: When most people say “the Maldives,” they mean a private‑island resort with water‑villa vibes, glass‑clear lagoons, house‑reef snorkeling, and pricey seaplane transfers. Think starting rate of ~US$300 for the cheapest overwater...
Black Friday: The Spark of Maldives’ Democratic Awakening
Ras Online
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On August 12, 2004, the Maldives witnessed the stirrings of a historic protest that would come to be known as Black Friday, or Kalhu Hukuru in Dhivehi. This pivotal event, which gained momentum on August 13, marked a turning point in the nation’s...
Air Arabia becomes first international carrier to operate from Maldives airport’s new terminal
Hotelier Maldives
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August 13, 2025
Air Arabia has become the first international airline to begin operations from the newly opened international passenger terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking a significant milestone in the airport’s operational history. The...
Mondrian to enter Maldives in 2026
Globetrender
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August 13, 2025
Mondrian is the latest deluxe hotel brand to get a foothold in the booming Maldives market, signalled by a 105-villa resort, located 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé International Airport. The development represents an unusual transformation...
'Solih's letter cost Maldives maritime territory'
Sun Online International
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The Maldives could have clearly made progress in the territorial dispute with Mauritius if not for the letter sent by then-Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to the then-Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in 2022 acknowledging...
Saudi royal family Emira’s son, Fahad, visited Maldives on personal trip
Raajje
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Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has voiced serious concerns regarding the transfer of all powers of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Minister of Environment, alongside the agency’s conversion into an authority. Following...
Maldives restructures environmental agency to boost regulatory efficiency
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has renamed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA) and introduced a series of legal and administrative reforms aimed at improving environmental regulation. Under...
PADI Ambassadiver India Black Hosts Nova Maldives Ocean Adventure Week
Deeper Blue
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August 13, 2025
Nova Maldives recently partnered with PADI to host a unique event in celebration of PADI’s 11th Women’s Dive Day. The Ocean Adventure Week, which took place from July 13 to 20, was hosted by PADI AmbassaDiver, conservation advocate and broadcaster...
National Boating Association of Maldives endorses TechEng2025
Hotelier Maldives
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August 13, 2025
The National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) has officially endorsed TechEng2025, the Maldives’ first dedicated technology and engineering expo for the hospitality industry. The event will take place from 28–30 October‑ 2025 at Central...
Move over Maldives – this (genuine) hidden gem is cheaper and closer to UK
Metro
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August 13, 2025
It’s like the Maldives but closer, and cheaper (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Tucked away on Mexico’s border with Belize, far from the thumping beach clubs of Cancun and the busy resorts of Tulum, lies a quiet lakeside town where nature is...
Hotel review: Oblu Nature, Helengeli, Maldives
Daily Mail
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August 12, 2025
By NATASHA TOMALIN-HALL Published: 07:15 EDT, 12 August 2025 | Updated: 08:21 EDT, 12 August 2025 I've always been insanely jealous of friends' and colleagues’ trips to the Maldives. Something about the small idyllic islands, crystal-clear blue...
Alden Richards wants to join Air Force, fly family to Maldives
Philippine STAR
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August 13, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Actor Alden Richards dreams of serving in the Philippine Air Force upon finishing pilot training in an aviation school. Alden was one of the recipients of PeopleAsia's Men Who Matter 2025 awards with 12 other individuals,...
European Delegation Visits Maldives to Strengthen South Asia–Europe Dialogue
Maldives Voice
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A high-level delegation of political leaders and civil society representatives from Europe and South Asia is visiting the Maldives from 11–12 August 2025 to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between the two regions. Organised by the South Asia...
Maldives Builds $1B Airport Amid Tourism Threats
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: For decades, the Maldives - scattered across the Indian Ocean southwest of India and Sri Lanka - has lured high-spending travellers from around the globe. Visitors have long arrived from diverse markets...
Presight to implement Safety and Security Building in Maldives
GCC Business News
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August 12, 2025
The United Arab Emirates has joined the foundation laying ceremony for the new Safety and Security Building in Malé, Maldives. This came during the visit of Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, with the other UAE...
CROSSROADS Maldives gains recognition as official OECM candidate
Raajje
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CROSSROADS’s ongoing efforts to conserve marine ecosystems involve close collaboration with local communities, conservation organizations, and government agencies, generating lasting environmental and social benefits for the region. CROSSROADS...