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Dhiraagu supports Maldivian Red Crescent’s humanitarian efforts
Hotelier Maldives
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August 19, 2025
Dhiraagu has renewed its partnership for the Partners for Humanity Initiative for 2025-26, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the vital humanitarian services provided by the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC). Through this partnership, Dhiraagu...
Maldives Commissions Donated Turkish Doğan-Class Fast Attack Craft Enhancing Regional Naval Balance
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 15, 2025, the Maldives National Defence Force officially commissioned the former Turkish Navy fast attack craft TCG Volkan, renamed Dharumavantha, as reported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Defence. The vessel, donated...
Dive into Paradise at the Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
The islandchief
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Nature takes center stage in the Maldives as manta ray season returns to the protected waters of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve until November this year. Located at the heart of this renowned atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, a...
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa Partners with Padel Icon Juani Mieres for an Exclusive Island Experience
The islandchief
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Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa unveils an exclusive collaboration with internationally acclaimed padel champion Juani Mieres, set against the stunning backdrop of the Lhaviyani Atoll from 16 to 21 December 2025. The collaboration invites guests...
Eight Irresistible Reasons to Trade Winter for the Maldives
The islandchief
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The Maldives, with its powder-soft sands and shimmering turquoise waters, takes on an even more enchanting glow during the festive season. Bathed in golden light, the islands embody the timeless essence of summer, where days drift gently at the...
Cocoon Maldives Appoints Abdulla Anish as Executive Assistant Manager
The islandchief
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Cocoon Maldives has announced the promotion of Abdulla Anish to the position of Executive Assistant Manager, effective immediately. Anish, who has been a part of The Cocoon Collection family for several years, brings extensive experience and a...
Slump in Momentum: Maldives Sees Tourist Growth Dip to 4.4% in August
Maldives Business Review
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Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reached 107,847 in the first half of August 2025—a 4.4% year-on-year increase but notably slower than the double-digit growth seen earlier this year. Daily arrivals averaged 6,740 visitors, reflecting moderated...
Maldives sets sights on 200,000 Indian visitors
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has unveiled its new destination marketing campaign for the Indian market, “From Tiraṅgā to Turquoise.” The campaign symbolises the journey from the vibrant colours of India’s national flag to the turquoise waters...
Think the Maldives is only for couples? These resorts are suitable for families and friends too
Channel News Asia
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August 18, 2025
When to go The peak season generally runs from December to February. After that, the country transitions to shoulder season with sunshine, good weather and ideal ocean visibility for snorkelling and diving, but fewer crowds. Low season falls...
Maldives runs tender to procure rooftop solar materials
pv-magazine
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August 18, 2025
The Maldives is running a tender to secure materials for household solar systems with a combined capacity of 1.5 MW. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14. August 18, 2025 Patrick Jowett The Ministry of Finance and Planning of the Maldives has...
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives offers unforgettable sunsets
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
The Maldives has been recognised among the world’s finest places to watch the sunset, securing a place in the global top ten in a recent study. It’s no surprise to those who have stood on the shores of Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives as day turns...
RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Anna Mansurova as Director of Sales for Russia & CIS
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
In Russia, hospitality is more than a profession — it is a principle, an unspoken pact between host and guest. It is shaped by centuries of tradition yet lives fully in the present. And for the guest, it is the difference between a pleasant stay...
BML and CA Maldives partner to enhance accounting and finance profession
Maldives Voice
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives), aimed at strengthening the accounting and auditing profession in the country. Through this...
Wave power poised to complement solar PV in future global energy mix
pv-magazine
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August 18, 2025
Wave power may emerge as a valuable renewable energy source given recent economic and technical projections indicating a substantial potential of wave energy, particularly in coastal and island regions. Wave and solar resources are complementary...
The Nautilus Maldives, ecoBirdy partner for children’s sustainability workshops
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
On 29 October 2025, as the world celebrates conscious living, The Nautilus Maldives, an ultra-luxury bohemian private island hideaway, invites families to embark on a journey of transformation, creativity, and renewal. Debuting on World...
TPL appointed exclusive distributor for Tonino Lamborghini electric golf carts in the Maldives
Daily FT
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Partnership brings iconic Italian design and sustainable mobility to the Maldives’ high-luxury hospitality sector Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL), a leader in engineering and energy solutions across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has signed an exclusive...
Shoaib Ma appointed ambassador for Maldives Islamic Tourism
Maldives Voice
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Maldives Islamic Tourism has appointed renowned Chinese Muslim influencer Shoaib Ma as its first-ever ambassador, marking a milestone in the promotion of Islamic tourism in the country. The appointment ceremony was held on Saturday night at the...
Maldivian Fisheries Industry Undergoing Major Transformation
Miadhu Daily
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The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has begun preparations to launch direct fish exports from Addu City, addressing long-standing challenges such as limited storage and processing facilities that have historically reduced fishermen’s...
Marriott Bonvoy: Unwrap unforgettable festive season in Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
The Maldives, with its powder-soft sands and shimmering turquoise waters, becomes even more alluring during the festive season. Bathed in golden light, the islands feel like an endless summer’s day, where time moves at the unhurried pace of the...
India-Maldives Bilateral Trade Jumps 3-Fold In Last 7 Years
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has registered a more than 3-fold jump over the past seven years from $223 million in 2017–18 to $680 million in 2024–25, according to official figures.India's...