Ifuru Island Maldives Unveils Kai: A Dynamic New Teppanyaki Experience

Ifuru Island Maldives proudly announces the launch of Kai, an exciting new addition to its culinary scene, offering guests an authentic Japanese teppanyaki dining experience with a Maldivian twist. At Kai, guests gather around the communal teppan...

Maldives vs Tajikistan Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th October 2024

Maldives host Tajikistan in Male on Tuesday for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, aiming to get their first point across the board. In three games so far, the Red Snappers have lost every single time to sit at the bottom of the Group A standings...

Maldives sets global health benchmark

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination” of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. In a press release issued on Sunday,...

Maldives Becomes First Country To Achieve ‘triple Elimination’ Of Mother-to-child Transmission Of HIV, Syphilis And Hepatitis B

In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and...

Maldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B

In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and...

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Google Workspace to Empower Local Businesses

Ooredoo Maldives has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to introduce Google Workspace services to businesses across the Maldives, marking a significant step forward in the country's digital transformation journey. The...

Ahmed Naish on Maldives’s controversial new media regulation law: State of Southasia #34

In this episode of State of Southasia, Ahmed Naish, editor of the Maldives Independent, talks to Nayantara Narayanan about the provisions of concern in the new law, including the creation of a commission that will act as a “super regulator”, the...

U.S. issues new Maldives travel alert over possible terror attacks

The U.S. State Department has issued a new travel advisory for the Maldives, urging American travelers to “exercise increased caution” amid concerns over potential terrorist activity. The revised Level 2 advisory, released on October 7, 2025,...

Maldives needs an ‘earthquake’ to eradicate corruption

The Maldives needs a strong ‘earthquake’ to eradicate the corruption gripping the country, says former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. During a townhall meeting on Sunday night by Yameen’s People’s National Front (PNF), the former Maldivian...

Maldives Crowned Indian Ocean’s Best Island at Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Maldives has been crowned the Best Island in the Indian Ocean at the Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, reaffirming its standing as one of the world’s most sought-after tropical destinations. Announced on 7 October 2025, the...

Ooredoo Maldives launches Google Workspace for local businesses

Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Google Workspace to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses across the country. This new offering reflects Ooredoo’s ongoing commitment to equipping local...

From hashtags to human connection: Experts at GM Forum 2025 explore how Maldives can win digital traveller

At the ninth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers Forum 2025, a panel of distinguished industry leaders came together to discuss “Destination Marketing in the Digital Era: Building Maldives’ Global Presence Beyond the Beach.” The...

Trip.com’s Ru Yi at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025: AI, connection and future of travel

At the ninth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, Ru Yi, Assistant Vice President of International Markets, APAC at Trip.com Group, delivered a keynote address titled ‘Travel in the Age of Digital Transformation.’...

The Nautilus Maldives reimagines Valentine’s as celebration of unwritten moments

This Valentine’s Day, The Nautilus Maldives invites guests to immerse themselves in Unwritten Nights — a celebration of love that unfolds freely, without schedules or scripts. At this ultra-luxury bohemian private island retreat, romance flows at...

Season shaped by sea: Kandolhu Maldives unveils its 2025 festive celebrations

Kandolhu Maldives has unveiled its festive programme for the 2025 holiday season, running from 19 December through to the New Year, promising guests a celebration filled with style, warmth, and Maldivian charm. The island’s festive calendar blends...

Milaidhoo Maldives introduces The Gentlemen’s Retreat in honour of International Men’s Day

In celebration of International Men’s Day on 19 November 2025, Milaidhoo Maldives has announced The Gentlemen’s Retreat — a bespoke wellness experience exclusively designed for the modern gentleman. Offered as both a transformative three-day...

Maldives Nears Record Tourism Target with 1.7 Million Arrivals — 10% Growth Driven by Strong Chinese Market

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surpassed 1.7 million so far this year — a 10 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024 — bringing the nation closer to achieving its record target of 2.3 million arrivals by year’s end. According...

PayPal and Ooredoo announce intent to collaborate in Maldives

Maldives, 14 October 2025 – Ooredoo Fintech and PayPal announced their intent to collaborate in Maldives and are actively working on finalizing details of the partnership. The intended partnership is expected to benefit both consumers and...

Maldives records increase in foreign investment in 2025

The number of foreign investment registrations in the Maldives has increased notably this year compared to the same period in 2024, according to statistics released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA). By the end of September 2025, the...

Holidaymakers can save on packages to Mexico, the Maldives, the USA and more - with extra £200 off

British holidaymakers looking to escape the British winter weather can take advantage of new Virgin Atlantic deals departing in the coming months. Packages include flights and accommodation on various dates this year, with deals for Mexico, the...