MMA Opens Public Submissions for 'Payment Maldives' Logo with MVR 30,000 Reward

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has invited the public to design the official logo for Payment Maldives, offering MVR 30,000 for the selected design. According to MMA, the initiative aims to strengthen the nation’s financial system,...

The gorgeous African island country 'better than the Maldives' that’s 27C in October

Africa has plenty of beautiful islands for those travellers looking for a unique sense of remoteness and natural beauty. Some of the most famous include the Seychelles, Zanzibar, Madagascar and Cape Verde to name but a few.But perhaps the most...

Veligandu Maldives crowned Alif Alif Zone champions in Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025

The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 Alif Alif Zone concluded on 1 October 2025 with a tense final hosted at Kuramathi Maldives. After a goalless draw in regular time, Veligandu Maldives emerged victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout, defeating...

How Opposition Vengeance Threatens the Maldives’ Future

by Our Foreign Affairs Correspondent Nothing but a traitor would step on his own national flag. That single, shocking image from Friday night — a boot upon the crimson crescent and star that binds these islands together — lays bare the true motive...

Deadline Extended for Maldives MSME Awards 2025 Submissions

The Business Center Corporation (BCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, has extended the deadline for applications to the Maldives MSME Awards 2025. Small and medium enterprises now have until October 9 at 23:59...

.Here Baa Atoll Maldives appoints Mohamed Nadheem as Senior Luxury Sales Manager

New ultra luxury private island, .Here Baa Atoll Maldives has expanded its in-house sales team with the appointment of Mohamed Nadheem as Senior Luxury Sales Manager. Joining from luxury travel agent Ryoko Maldives, Nadheem brings a wealth of...

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort promotes Nika Kim to Director of Commercial

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced the promotion of Nika Kim to Director of Commercial, effective September 2025. Nika brings over nine years of experience in luxury tourism and hospitality, with a strong record of driving...

Philippines edge out Maldives in night of high drama at AFC Challenge Cup

Male, Maldives // If the Philippines keep winning at this rate, they could soon run out of payback to seek. Tuesday’s 3-2 win after extra time against the Maldives not only sent the Azkals to the AFC Challenge Cup final, it provided a measure of...

Nurturing family experiences: JOALI Maldives’ Mariyam Hana on crafting experiences for younger guests

In JOALI Maldives, Mariyam Hana leads the Kids Club with a vision shaped by both professional experience and personal conviction. With a career that has taken her from front office operations to managing one of the most distinctive family...

OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI celebrated for wine perfection at global awards

The luxury Maldivian retreat OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI has been recognised among the world’s finest dining destinations at the prestigious World’s Best Wine Lists Awards 2025. The private island resort received dual honours at London’s legendary...

Soneva Resorts in the Maldives: Barefoot luxury with purpose

Few names in luxury travel carry the same weight as Soneva. Established by Eva and Sonu Shivdasani, the brand has become synonymous with barefoot luxury in the Maldives – not just for its iconic overwater villas and desert-island ambience, but for...

2 top officials at Customs sacked in a cigarette smuggling case

Maldives Customs Service building President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has revealed that two deputy Commissioners at the Maldives Customs Services have been sacked for smuggling cigarettes into the Maldives and for the illegal release of cigarette cartons...

President pledges to clear all pending payments to Maldivian businesses in 5 weeks

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to resolve long-standing concerns of unpaid dues owed to Maldivian businesses, announcing that all pending payments will be settled within the next five weeks. The announcement was made tonight in a post...

InterContinental Maldives Unveils 2025–26 Atlantis Festive Program

No need to wait for the next "Avatar" movie to go under the sea in a big-picture spectacle — ok, you won't be going under the sea, but it will be close enough and very decadent. InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is going big for the...

Where Natural Wonder And Culture Thrive

This imparts lessons for countries like Nepal in the sense that scenic locations can be developed for luring tourists if proper attention is paid to blending both natural and cultural domains. I had the privilege of joining a multidisciplinary...

Emergency motion submitted in Parliament to ensure safety of Maldivians on Global Sumud Flotilla

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted an emergency motion to Parliament, calling on the government to ascertain the safety of Maldivian citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The...

Milaidhoo Maldives Celebrates International Chefs Day with a Culinary Journey,

The evening begins with a guided tour of the Chef’s Garden, where guests can explore the bountiful herbs, fruits and vegetables that are grown right here on the island. It’s a chance to see firsthand how Milaidhoo embraces fresh, local ingredients...

Le Méridien Maldives unveils Parisian-inspired festive celebrations for 2025

This festive season, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa will welcome guests to a holiday experience shaped by the brand’s signature celebration, La Fête by Le Méridien. Framed by the turquoise waters and white sands of Lhaviyani Atoll, the resort’s...

Shangri-La Maldives Resort Set to Reopen

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives — Photo by Shangri-La Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the reopening of Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa, an iconic destination that epitomises luxury, natural beauty, and...

Majlis concerned over safety of Maldivians on flotilla

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) submitted an emergency motion to the Parliament on Thursday, urging the Maldivian government to ascertain the safety of Maldivian citizens on the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. The...