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Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, Maldives & Their Incredible 30 Night Stay Offer
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, one of Aitken Spence Hotels’ best-selling properties in the Maldives, announces its incredible 30 Night Stay Offer. From just £4,779 per person, guests can stay in a Beach Villa on a Premium All-Inclusive basis for 30...

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island achieves PADI Eco Center Certification
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has been officially certified as a PADI Eco Center, becoming one of only two resorts in the Maldives to receive this recognition in 2025. The certification is awarded to dive resorts that extend their efforts beyond...

Maldives to launch first-ever National Engineering Award in 2026
In a move to recognize the invaluable contributions of engineers to the nation's development, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government will begin awarding the National Engineering Award starting in 2026. The announcement was...

This £2500 per night wellness retreat in the Maldives promises the reset your soul needs
Candlelight meditations, sunrise pilates and expert-led wellness workshops – that’s just a taste of what awaits at the Soul Festival this October. Held at Soneva Fushi, an award-winning eco-luxury resort set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere...

Maldives and China sign 11 MoUs to strengthen cooperation across key sectors
Maldives and China have signed 11 Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements to enhance cooperation across a wide range of sectors, marking a significant step forward in the bilateral partnership between the two nations. The signing ceremony was...

Maldives and China Sign 11 MOUs to Strengthen Cooperation
The Maldives and China signed 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) today in Beijing during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. According to the President’s Office, the agreements...

Maldives and China exchange 11 agreements
The Maldives and China on Tuesday exchanged 11 agreements designed to boost cooperation across key sectors, including economic development and renewable energy. The signing of the agreements took place at the Wangfujing Hilton Hotel in Beijing,...

Maldives to host Palestine U-17 football team
Government of Maldives has decided to permit the young U-17 Palestinian football team to stay in the Maldives for training. The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President Ahmed Thorig and Sports and Health Minister Abdullah Rafiu met on...

Virgin Atlantic shares last-minute deals to the Maldives, USA, Mexico and more - act fast for extra savings
Britons planning their next long-haul adventure can grab a bargain with Virgin Atlantic's latest travel deals. Holidaymakers can visit Orlando, Las Vegas, Cancun, Jamaica and even the Maldives, with seven-night offers starting from £671. Whether...

UN disability rights committee publishes findings on DPRK, Finland, Kiribati, Maldives, and State of Palestine
OHCHR The Committee noted with concern that the DPRK Constitution did not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on disability, and that denial of reasonable accommodation was not recognised as discrimination. It also drew attention to...
Chinese Ambassador highlights New Era as Maldives and China sign Eleven MoUs
Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xinhua, has said that the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and China will open new opportunities for cooperation between the two nations. A total of eleven MoUs and...

SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS unveils HIRIGAA: Private Island at DHON MAAGA MALDIVES
Some words hold more than meaning. In Dhivehi, Hirigaa is such a word. A porous coral stone, once lifted from reef and shore, was shaped by hand and set with care. With it, Maldivians built faalan, raised Miskiy, and gave homes their foundation....

Maldives Meets Dongshankou: A Cocktail Journey Across Oceans
From the turquoise shallows of the Indian Ocean to the moody glow of Dongshankou’s cocktail dens, a new collaboration invites Guangzhou’s curious drinkers to explore the Maldives through taste, texture, and design. Hope & Sesame and DSK Cocktail...
Maldivian president arrives in Beijing for China's V-Day commemorations
(Xinhua) 09:26, September 02, 2025 Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2025, for the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against...

Dhiraagu Maldives Junior Open 2025 set to kick off on Monday
This will be the second time the Maldives hosts the Carrom World Cup, the country previously hosted the event in 2014. The announcement follows a string of strong performances by Maldivian players on the international stage. At last year’s Carrom...

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives / IF (Integrated Field)
© W Workspace+ 33 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1033701/centara-grand-lagoon-maldives-if-integrated-field Lead Team: Sorakit Kitcharoenroj, Worawut Oer-areemitr, Thanapolpoj Rochnattakul, Lerpong...

People must hold government accountable: Abbas
Velidhoo MP Mohammed Abbas has called on citizens to take to the streets to hold the government accountable, linking the situation in the Maldives to ongoing protests in Indonesia over lawmakers’ benefits. In a message shared on social media,...

Maldivian reduces fares 15% for independent tourists
Maldivian, the national airline, has announced a 15 percent reduction in domestic airfares for Free Independent Travelers (FITs)—tourists arranging their own trips without travel agency assistance. The airline described the move as a key...

Maldives president arrives in Beijing to attend China's V-Day commemorations
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Beijing on Monday to attend the upcoming events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

‘Trouble’ in paradise, but what ‘trouble’?
‘Trouble’ has taken over the Maldives – be it television or the roads, there seems to be no escaping. But, what ‘Trouble’ is this? What is truly happening? The ‘Troublemakers’ that are part of Ooredoo Maldives’ trouble campaign have arrived in the...