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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa presents world-class Omakase experience with Chef Fumio Yonezawa
An unparalleled gastronomic experience is set to unfold in the heart of the Indian Ocean as the luxurious JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa announces a spectacular collaboration with celebrated Japanese Chef Fumio Yonezawa. On October 28, 2025,...
President graces handover ceremony of Türkiye Navy ship gifted to MNDF
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Commander-in-Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), graced the handover ceremony of a Türkiye Navy ship “Dharumavantha” gifted to the MNDF. Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon and Chief of Defence...

President Dr Muizzu expresses gratitude for Türkiye’s naval support, highlights enduring partnership
The Commander of the Türkiye Navy Fleet, Admiral Kadir Yıldız, paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at the President’s Office on Sunday morning. During the meeting, President Muizzu extended his gratitude to the Government of...

Discover four Centara resorts in the Maldives
BANGKOK, Thailand 18 August 2025: Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is redefining the way travellers experience the Maldives with four distinct private island resorts, each tailored to a different style of travel....

TPL appointed exclusive distributor for Tonino Lamborghini electric golf carts in the Maldives
Partnership brings iconic Italian design and sustainable mobility to the Maldives’ high-luxury hospitality sector Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL), a leader in engineering and energy solutions across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has signed an exclusive...

Shoaib Ma appointed ambassador for Maldives Islamic Tourism
Maldives Islamic Tourism has appointed renowned Chinese Muslim influencer Shoaib Ma as its first-ever ambassador, marking a milestone in the promotion of Islamic tourism in the country. The appointment ceremony was held on Saturday night at the...

MJA calls for withdrawal of bill curbing media freedom
The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) has urged the withdrawal of the proposed Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, warning that it poses a serious threat to press freedom. The association expressed concern that the bill would place media...

“Media must be operated without corrupting society” – Saleem
Eydhafushi MP Ahmed Saleem has stated that the media must function in a manner that does not corrupt society or violate the dignity and honor of individuals. Speaking during the debate on the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill in...
Türkiye Navy Fleet Commander pays courtesy call on the President
The Commander of the Türkiye Navy Fleet, Admiral Kadir Yıldız, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at the President’s Office this morning. During the meeting, President Dr Muizzu expressed his gratitude for the...

Mahil Shaheem resigns from President’s Youth Advisory
Abdulla Mahil Shaheem, son of interim Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, has tendered his resignation from the President’s Youth Advisory Board. Mahil, who was appointed to the board last August, submitted his resignation letter to...
Maldivian Fisheries Industry Undergoing Major Transformation
The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has begun preparations to launch direct fish exports from Addu City, addressing long-standing challenges such as limited storage and processing facilities that have historically reduced fishermen’s...

Minister Shaheem calls for immediate end to Gaza occupation
Islamic Minister Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed has called for the immediate lifting of all occupations and sanctions in Gaza, urging international action to aid the Palestinian people. Shaheem made the remarks while addressing a national rally at...

India-Maldives Bilateral Trade Jumps 3-Fold In Last 7 Years
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has registered a more than 3-fold jump over the past seven years from $223 million in 2017–18 to $680 million in 2024–25, according to official figures.India's...
Digital from India: Leapfrogging development through text-enabled citizen-centric governanceBy Amb Debnath Shaw
At the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit hosted virtually by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17th November 2023, one key focus area was on, “Sustain the momentum of exchange and sharing of ideas and best practices between member...

“Vunari Business Camp” Empowers Youth Entrepreneurs Across Maldives on International Youth Day
Special training camps under the banner of “Vunari Business Camp” were held across the Maldives today, August 16, to mark International Youth Day. Organized by the Business Center Corporation (BCC), the initiative aimed to equip young...

President greets India on Independence Day, praises strong partnership
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended warm greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government, and the people of India on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day. In a message posted on X,...

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa: Adults-only Maldivian escape
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, an adults-only property located in the North Malé Atoll, is a secluded escape that blends the natural beauty of the Maldives with a carefully curated hospitality experience. The resort, accessible by a...

Nexus Hospitality appoints Saad Kassis-Mohamed as Chairman; unveils Maldives expansion
Nexus Hospitality has announced the appointment of Saad Kassis-Mohamed as chairman and outlined a multi year expansion across the Maldives. The plan combines fresh governance with a clear rollout that will scale an asset light mix of new build and...
PM Modi thanks Maldives President Muizzu for greetings on Independence Day
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for his warm greetings as India celebrates its 79th Independence Day. In a post on X on Friday, PM Modi thanked President Muizzu and...

President Muizzu ratifies 16th amendment to Decentralization Act
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Friday ratified the 16th Amendment to the Decentralization Act (Act No. 7/2010), following its passage during the 22nd sitting of Parliament’s second session on August 6, 2025. The amendment introduces key reforms...