Safa: PSM is Maldives’ most ethical media

Former Broadcasting Commission President Safa Shafeeq on Sunday described state-run Public Service Media (PSM) as the only media outlet in the Maldives that adheres to journalism and broadcasting regulations. Safa made the remarks during her...

Indian Tourists Regain Confidence in Maldives as Arrivals Surpass 100,000 Mark

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has surpassed 100,000 so far this year, signaling a strong rebound in travel confidence and renewed interest from one of the country’s key markets. According to the latest statistics from the...

Bestbuy Maldives champions local culinary talent at Hotel Asia

Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is referred to be the hospitality industry event in the Maldives. In this year’s Culinary Challenge (19 to 22 October 2025) comprising competitions over 20 categories, most will take place...

Visit Maldives unveils branding at Anfield in landmark global exposure

Visit Maldives Corporation is set to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s most prominent sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will commence at 4:30 p.m....

BML Awards 2025 Scholarship Fund to Three Outstanding Maldivian Students

The 2025 scholarship recipients are Mohamed Aahil Ahmed, Mariyam Jaishaan Jaleel, and Mohamed Shaun Hilmy. Each of the selected scholars will receive full financial support to study at a university ranked among the world’s top 200, as part of...

MNU-FHTS, Bestbuy Maldives sign MoU to strengthen hospitality education in Maldives

The Maldives National University – Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (MNU-FHTS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academic collaboration and advance hospitality...

Baa Atoll Council of Maldives Enters Guinness World Records with Snorkelling Event

The Baa Atoll Council has officially entered the Guinness World Records by setting a new world record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously during the Baani Event held in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkellers participated in this...

Delicious Magazine Awards: “Nashee Cakes” rises with sweet hope!

Aminath Nasheeda Aboobakuru, or as she’s fondly known across the Maldives, Nashee, is a true star in the world of cake artistry. Her creative flair, dedication, and vibrant spirit have earned her a beloved place among Maldivians and an...

Minister Saeed Meets Ooredoo Group CEO to Discuss Strengthening Maldives’ Digital Economy

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Ooredoo Group Chief Executive Officer Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo. The meeting, held at the Ooredoo Maldives Headquarters, focused on enhancing cooperation in...

Liam Hemsworth shares breathtaking photos from Maldives trip with fiancée Gabriella Brooks

Liam Hemsworth is on vacation in the Maldives with his fiancée, Gabriella Brooks, and has been sharing updates from the Joali Maldives resort on his Instagram page. Photos and videos from the trip show him enjoying the scenery, riding bikes, and...

Sufficient evidence links Muaz to 13 million cigarette theft case: court

The Criminal Court has stated that evidence has been presented to the extent that Muaz Ali, General Manager of Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO), is believed to be involved in the theft of 13 million cigarettes that were under state...

CPI(M) MP A.A. Rahim urges SBI to withdraw remittance limit for Indian expatriates in Maldives

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim wrote a letter to the SBI Chairman. (X/@AARahimdyfi) CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim has urged the State Bank of India (SBI) to withdraw the remittance limit for Indian expatriates in Maldives. In a letter to the...

This Maldives Resort Is Putting on a Holiday Celebration Inspired by ‘Atlantis: The Lost Kingdom’

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is trading tinsel for tridents this December, unveiling an...

Ooredoo Partners with Google to Digitalize Maldivian Businesses

Malé, Maldives — In a significant move to accelerate digital transformation across the nation, Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Google Workspace to small and medium enterprises and large corporations throughout the...

Halal tourism: Distraction from Maldives’ investment ‘chokehold’

A new government initiative to add “Halal Tourism” to the Maldivian tourism sparked an intriguing debate among industry professionals. The government is offering a lot of incentives to get investors to invest in this niche, but industry veterans...

Beyon Cyber’s Abubakar Latif at GM Forum 2025: Building digital trust in Maldives’ hospitality future

At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, Abubakar Latif, Chief Technology Officer at Beyon Cyber and Board Member of DTS Solutions UAE, delivered a compelling reminder that the future of hospitality depends not only on innovation...

St Regis Maldives serves up Tastemaker Series

The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has launched The Tastemaker Series, a new line-up of curated experiences starting in 4Q2025. The programme brings together chefs, mixologists, wellness practitioners, and global tastemakers for a series of...

Maldives Government Announces MVR 2.5 Billion Treasury Bill Issuance

The Government of the Maldives has announced a new Treasury Bill (T-Bill) issuance worth over MVR 2.5 billion, open for subscription via the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The offer is scheduled for 19 October 2025, with settlement on 20...

JOALI BEING welcomes football legend Clarence Seedorf for transformative workshops

JOALI BEING, a unique Well-Living island in the Maldives, welcomed Clarence Seedorf, founder of SK Performance Club and one of the greatest midfielders in football history, for a series of exclusive football workshops held on 15th and 17th October...

European destinations 'just like' the Maldives but much closer and cheaper

Certain holiday destinations in Europe have been compared to the Maldives(Image: Getty Images) While the Maldives may be a dream destination for many - there's now cheaper destination alternative that are much closer, and considerably cheaper. The...