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The uncrowded European city with water 'like the Maldives' and 25C in September
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
The high season is slowly coming to an end, but crowds of tourists often remain well into September. This is especially true in countries like Italy and Spain, where the weather stays warm well into autumn. And with many popular destinations now...
Nexus Hospitality appoints Saad Kassis-Mohamed as Chairman; unveils Maldives expansion
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
Nexus Hospitality has announced the appointment of Saad Kassis-Mohamed as chairman and outlined a multi year expansion across the Maldives. The plan combines fresh governance with a clear rollout that will scale an asset light mix of new build and...
Royal Island Resort & Spa, Maldives: Experience barefoot luxury with a Robinson Crusoe vibe in Baa Atoll
Inside Flyer - Colorado
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August 16, 2025
The Royal Island Resort & Spa in Maldives, located in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, offers an authentic Maldivian experience surrounded by lush nature. This charming, small island is surrounded by lush greenery, small gardens with chill-out...
Over 900 Tourism Beds Added in Maldives This Year
The Maldives Journal
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Tourism Ministry statistics reveal that 971 new operational beds have been added to the Maldives tourism sector so far this year, bringing the total capacity to 64,219 beds. At the start of 2025, operational capacity stood at 63,248 beds —...
Maldives Living Expo 2025 Officially Opens!
The islandchief
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The 13th edition of Maldives Living Expo commenced at Central Park, Hulhumale’ today with over 30 exhibitors. Maldives Living Expo 2025 was inaugurated by Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed - Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Ahmed...
MVR 100k Prize Pool: Maldives Seeks Islamic Finance Innovators in National Contest
Maldives Business Review
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The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched the nationwide Tamweel Impact Pitch Challenge, inviting global innovators to develop solutions advancing financial literacy, inclusion, and Islamic finance in the Maldives. The competition offers...
Maldives strongly condemns “Greater Israel” vision, cites violation of int’l law
Raajje
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The government of the Maldives has strongly condemned recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promoting the vision of a “Greater Israel,” which includes plans to expand settlements in Palestinian territories. In a statement...
Dhiraagu signs as main partner of ITF Maldives Junior Open 2025 – J30
Hotelier Maldives
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August 15, 2025
Dhiraagu has signed as the Main Partner ITF Maldives Junior Open 2025 – J30, the first ever International Tennis Federation (ITF) event to be hosted in the Maldives. Organised by the Tennis Association of Maldives (TAM), the tournament will be...
Baa Zone action begins in Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 at Royal Island Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 15, 2025
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 has now moved to the Baa Zone, where the tournament officially kicked off on 14th August 2025. Hosted by Royal Island Maldives, the competition features eight strong teams split into two groups. These teams...
NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort’s seasonal offer enters final booking period
Hotelier Maldives
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August 15, 2025
With limited time remaining, NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort is encouraging guests to take advantage of its seasonal “Endless Horizon, Maldives Escape” offer before the booking window closes on 31 August 2025. Originally launched in July,...
Maldives' Main Airport Schedules Largest-Ever Safety Drill for September
Maldives Business Review
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Velana International Airport (VIA) will conduct a comprehensive Full-Scale Emergency Exercise (AFEX) on September 8, 2025 – the largest emergency preparedness drill ever staged in the Maldivian aviation industry. The mandatory exercise fulfills...
Maldives Aviation Milestone: Air Arabia Becomes First Foreign Carrier in VIA's New Terminal
Maldives Business Review
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Air Arabia has made aviation history as the first international carrier to operate from Velana International Airport's new Terminal 1, transitioning services on August 13, 2025. The milestone event – attended by MACL Chairperson Ayesha Nurain...
US, Sri Lanka, Maldives advance maritime infrastructure
Port Technology International
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August 15, 2025
The US, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are advancing regional port and logistics cooperation, following a high-level virtual forum that outlined major infrastructure investments. The event, held on 12 August, brought together US ambassadors to Sri...
After undermining status of EPA, Maldives' foreign minister discusses importance of environmental protection with EU Ambassador
Raajje
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Following the renaming of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration, turning it into a politically controlled entity, and weakening the regulations regarding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)...
I visited the tiny European island loved by Kate Moss and Katy Perry that looks straight out of the Maldives
The Sun
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August 15, 2025
ARRIVING in sun-drenched Ibiza with temperatures soaring above 30C, you might be tempted to kick off your shoes and declare your holiday had officially begun. But persevere on your journey a little longer and you will be rewarded with some of the...
Maldives urged to reject death penalty for drug trafficking and end the practice permanently
JURIST
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August 13, 2025
A coalition of rights organizations on Wednesday issued a joint statement urging the Maldives to reconsider proposed legislative amendments that would reinstate the death penalty for drug trafficking, citing concerns that the punishment is...
President Muizzu extends condolences to Pakistan over deadly floods
Ras Online
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction caused by recent flash floods and heavy rains in Pakistan. In a message shared on his official X account, the President extended condolences on behalf of...
Foreign Ministers from Australia, Sri Lanka, Maldives extend greetings on India’s 79th Independence Day
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 15, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India's regional neighbours, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, along with Australia, extended their warm greetings to the Indian government and its people on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day, with the Foreign...
President ratifies amendment extending water and sewerage deadline to 2027
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified an amendment to the Water and Sewerage Act, extending the deadline for completing water and sewerage systems in all inhabited islands of the Maldives by an additional two years. The original Act, enacted...
Parliament approves Mohamed Shafiq Mahmood for HRCM
Ras Online
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The House of Representatives has approved the appointment of Mohamed Shafiq Mahmood as a member of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM). The 65-member House confirmed Mahmood, who previously served as CEO of the Local Government...