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Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua Welcomes Maldivian Media Delegation Ahead of Yunnan Visit Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua welcomed the Maldivian media visiting Yunnan, highlighting cultural ties, green technology, and the “ping-pong friendship,” and ex…
The Maldives Journal
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Ambassador of China to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, delivered warm remarks at a farewell dinner on July 17, 2025, for the Maldivian media delegation preparing to visit Yunnan Province, China. Ambassador Kong highlighted Yunnan’s rich cultural...
Maldives participating in International Solar Alliance meeting
Miadhu Daily
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Seventh Regional Committee meeting of International Solar Alliance (ISA) takes place in Colombo Sri Lanka. State Minister at the Ministry of Tourism and Environment Muawiath Mohamed is representing Maldives at the meeting scheduled to be held from...
Marriott International launches third cohort of Maldives Apprenticeship Programme
Hotelier Maldives
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July 17, 2025
Marriott International has officially launched the third cohort of its Maldives Apprenticeship Programme (MIMAP), with a commencement ceremony held on 13 July 2025 at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. The ceremony marked the induction of...
Marriott’s Sustainable Bartender Championship showcases Maldivian talent
Hotelier Maldives
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July 17, 2025
Marriott International has once again ignited creativity behind the bar with the return of the 2025 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship ‘Rising Stars’. Now in its second year, the competition brought together eight talented bartenders from...
Maldives crowned ‘Best for Romance’ in Expedia’s inaugural 2025 Island Hot List; travel interest up 15%
Hotelier Maldives
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July 16, 2025
The Maldives has been officially recognised as the world’s premier destination for romance in the first-ever Expedia 2025 Island Hot List. The influential report, released today by the global travel giant, places the Maldives among the top ten...
Maldives named a top 10 global destination for sunsets
Hotelier Maldives
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July 16, 2025
The Maldives has been distinguished as one of the world’s premier destinations for watching the sunset, securing the ninth spot in a new global ranking based on social media popularity. The study, conducted by PrivacyJournal, analysed millions of...
Our £10k Maldives honeymoon turned into a disaster - we spent three nights there before jetting off to Dubai instead
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
A newlywed couple who splashed out £10,000 for a lavish 11-night honeymoon in the Maldives were so disappointed by the holiday hotspot that they jetted off to Dubai instead. Bride Sophie, from London, took to her TikTik @sophiegrace_24 to explain...
China assists Maldives in protecting coconut trees
Sun Online International
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China is extending assistance to the Maldives in protecting its coconut trees from pests. The agreement on the implementation of the China-funded coconut tree pest control project was signed by Maldivian Agriculture Minister Dr. Mariyam Mariya and...
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo guests energised by Tempo’s wellness week experience
Hotelier Maldives
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July 16, 2025
Tempo has successfully concluded a vibrant Wellbeing Week at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, celebrating a dynamic blend of movement, energy, and community. The week-long initiative showcased an array of group fitness experiences curated by Radical...
Visit Maldives returns to profitability with strategic reforms and global impact
Hotelier Maldives
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July 15, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation Limited, formerly Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15 July 2024, marking a pivotal year characterised by a return to profitability, enhanced fiscal...
This country is troubled by too many tourists, takes shocking steps to..., not Maldives, Thailand, France, Dubai..., its name is
India.com
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July 15, 2025
Home Viral This island country is troubled by too many tourists, takes shocking steps to…, not Maldives, Thailand, Sri Lanka…, its name is At a time when countries are adopting various method to revive their tourism industry post Covid, there is a...
Small State, Big Stakes: The Maldives and Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean
War on the Rocks
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July 14, 2025
Located at the crossroads of vital Indian Ocean shipping lanes linking the Middle East and Asia, the Maldives has emerged as an unlikely but increasingly important foothold in Indo-Pacific strategic rivalry. Despite having less than 600,000...
Brewing change: how The Standard Maldives is redefining eco-luxury
Maldives Insider
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July 15, 2025
As one of the first countries to raise the alarm on climate change and call for global action, the Maldives has long been a pioneer in environmental stewardship. At The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, located in the untouched beauty of Raa Atoll,...
Maldives resort islands expand solar to meet half of power demand
pv-magazine
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July 11, 2025
The Fari Islands in the Maldives are developing a mix of floating and ground-mounted solar installations expected to meet up to 50% of the archipelago’s electricity demand on sunny days. The systems form part of a broader plan to expand renewable...
President changes MMPRC name to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a presidential decree renaming the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited. The change was formalised on Sunday through the decree. According to the...
Visit Maldives unveils enhanced brand identity
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has unveiled an enhanced logo and updated brand identity, representing a thoughtful refinement of the iconic Maldives destination brand. These are minor yet purposeful...
Maldives expresses gratitude to UAE as expanded Maafaru runway opens
Maldives Voice
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Maldives has extended heartfelt gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the official opening of the expanded Code E runway at Maafaru International Airport, a project described as a symbol of shared ambition, progress, and enduring...
Maldives launches eco-rehab project turning prison waste into fertiliser
Maldives Voice
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The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has entered into a formal partnership with Soneva Namoona to launch an innovative programme that will convert prison waste into agricultural fertiliser marking a major step forward for environmental...
Maldives nominated for prestigious honours at World Culinary Awards 2025
Hotelier Maldives
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July 8, 2025
The Maldives has received three distinguished nominations in the highly anticipated World Culinary Awards 2025. The country is in the running for World’s Best Destination for Heritage Cuisine 2025, and Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary Destination...
Kandima Maldives appoints Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as Resort Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 11, 2025
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. With a career spanning over 14 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Iujaz is set to lead the island resort’s operations and guest experience...