Summer Island Maldives recognised among world’s Best Luxury Romantic Resorts

Summer Island Maldives has been recognised as the Best Luxury Romantic Resort in North Malé Atoll, Maldives for 2025 by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, a distinction that reflects the resort’s barefoot elegance, exceptional service, and commitment to...

A magical underwater world at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

The Maldives’ charm isn’t just in its paradise beaches or its agreeable all-year-round climate. There’s also the colourful marine life that lurks in the ocean. Manta rays, black-tipped sharks and iridescent needlefish leisurely sauntering around...

Maldives nominated for World’s Leading Destination and Green Destination 2025

The Maldives has once again been nominated at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), following its recent success in securing two prestigious regional titles at the Indian Ocean level. The destination now advances to compete on the global stage in...

Maldives ranked no. 1 island in Africa and Indian Ocean by Condé Nast Traveller

Maldives has once again affirmed its position as a leading global island destination, being ranked No. 1 in Africa and the Indian Ocean at the Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, announced on 7 October 2025. The annual Readers’...

Hardik Pandya & Mahieka Sharma Get Cosy In Maldives, Can't Take Their Hands Off Each Other; See NEW Photo

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya celebrated his 32nd birthday on October 11th with his new 24-year-old girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, in the Maldives. Ever since they confirmed their relationship after being spotted publicly at the Mumbai airport, the...

Anchored in Integrity with Hawwa Nafeela, General Manager at Voyages Maldives

For over 25 years, Hawwa Nafeela has been an integral part of Voyages Maldives, rising from Administrative Officer to General Manager of one of the country’s most trusted travel and safari operators. Her journey is one of dedication, resilience,...

Minister Thoriq calls for greater readiness, digital adaptation in tourism at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025

Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim on Monday urged the Maldivian hospitality industry to stay agile and forward-looking as technology continues to reshape global travel behaviour. Speaking as Chief Guest at the ninth edition of the...

Bank of Maldives Expands Network with New Branch in Sh. Kanditheemu

Bank of Maldives (BML) has commenced construction of a new branch in Sh. Kanditheemu, marking another milestone in the Bank’s ongoing efforts to expand access to banking services across the nation. The groundbreaking ceremony was held today and...

Concern Over Maldives Gulper Shark Harvesting Plan

The Maldives is facing global backlash after proposing to reintroduce destructive longline fishing to harvest gulper sharks (Centrophorus granulosus). The move is a massive retrograde step and threatens the country’s international reputation as a...

Maldives, Japan explore new avenues for education cooperation

Ishigami Rumiko, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Maldives, paid a courtesy call on First Lady Sajidha Mohamed this morning at the Official Residence of the President, Muleeaage. During the meeting, the First Lady and the Ambassador...

Modern transport systems key to shared prosperity, says Aleem Khan

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday said that transport and connectivity form the “backbone of economic progress” and improving these sectors is essential for regional growth and shared prosperity. He made these...

Blue Lagoon: A Safe and Child-Friendly Haven for Modern Families in the Maldives

In an era where city living often limits open space and family time, Blue Lagoon stands out as a one-of-a-kind residential development that brings back what truly matters — a safe, healthy, and joyful environment for children and families. This...

Three Resorts from Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio in the Maldives Garner Top Accolades in Condé Nast Traveler US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

The results are in for one of the most respected accolades in global travel. The Condé Nast Traveler US edition and Condé Nast Traveller UK edition have unveiled the winners of their annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and three resorts from Marriott...

Feature: New terminal becomes shining symbol of China-Maldives friendship, cultural convergence

by Xinhua writers Wu Yue, Chen Dongshu MALE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- From above, the new terminal building of Velana International Airport gleams like a flowing ribbon along the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Its wave-like facade and smooth,...

MFDA confirms toxic cough syrups not imported to Maldives

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has assured that three cough syrups recently identified to contain a toxic substance have not been imported into the Maldives. According to MFDA, the syrups in question were manufactured by three Indian...

Paul Kapur sworn as US Assistant Secretary of State

Indian-American author and security expert Paul Kapur has been officially sworn in as the new Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State.His sworn in was announced by the Bureau in a social...

Bangladeshi bank branch in Maldives sought

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 12 October, 2025, 22:33 Bangladesh high commissioner to Maldives Md Nazmul Islam particularly emphasised the long-standing demand for the establishment of a Bangladeshi bank branch in the Maldives, noting that...

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation

In early June 2023, the coral reefs in the lower Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas were stunning. We were in diving gear, checking up on hundreds of corals we had transplanted as part of our experiments. The corals’ classic orange-brown colors...

World : IIUM Discusses Collaboration In Higher Education With Maldives President

NEW DELHI, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- A delegation from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) met Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male on Sunday to explore avenues for collaboration in advanced studies and higher education. According...

Woman snorkelling in the Maldives is gobsmacked after making 'rare' sighting

Christine Younan Deputy Editor Social Newsdesk 15:01, 12 Oct 2025 The woman couldn't believe her eyes after the sighting(Image: Getty Images) A getaway to the Maldives can be truly extraordinary, but when you encounter a rare wildlife spotting, it...