Maldives Gas Ex-MD convicted of bribery, sentenced to 12 years

The former Managing Director of Maldives Gas Pvt Ltd, Abdulla Maumoon, who was appointed during the administration of former President Abdulla Yameen, has been sentenced to 12 years, nine months, and 18 days in prison on bribery charges. Maumoon...

U.S. Government Issues Updated Travel Advisory For The World's Most Luxurious Vacation Spot

The U.S. government issues travel advisories to international countries and regions for various reasons at varying levels, with Level 1 being the lowest, considered the safest, and Level 5 being the most dangerous. Some advisories may be more...

Kun'burudhoo projects will continue uninterrupted: President

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu/Photo: President's Office President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that all ongoing and contracted development projects in ADh. Kun'burudhoo proceed without disruption and are brought to...

Bangladesh, Maldives to strengthen cooperation in vocational, technical education

Bangladesh and the Maldives on Wednesday expressed keen interest in enhancing cooperation in the field of vocational and technical education to develop skilled human resources and foster knowledge exchange between the two friendly nations. The...

Police heads reject CP election idea

Former senior police officials have rejected lawyer and former Kendhoo MP Ali Hussain’s idea to elect the Commissioner of Police through a public vote, arguing that such a move could politicize the Maldives Police Service. Ali Hussain wrote on X...

BTTF 2025 kicks off on 30 October

Staff Correspondent The country’s largest tourism fair, the 13th Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025, will begin on Thursday (October 30) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital Dhaka. The three-day...

HRCM launches probe into Maafushi Council President’s injury during protest arrest

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has initiated an investigation into the injury sustained by K. Maafushi Council President Hassan Solah during his arrest at a mass protest organized by the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party...

National poll shows Maldivians oppose shark fishery reopening

8 October 2025 &nbsp 3 minutes of reading Maldives gulper shark populations were decimated by overfishing (Photo: miyaru.org) A new national poll in the Maldives has revealed overwhelming public opposition to the government’s plan to reopen the...

Business : APO Releases 2025 Productivity Databook, Adds Afghanistan, Maldives To Coverage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the 18th edition of its annual Productivity Databook, providing a comprehensive overview of productivity and economic growth trends across 33 Asian economies...

Pinoy tanker Ajido settles for silver in boys’ 100m in Asian Youth Games

MANAMA — Filipino tanker Jamesray Ajido delivered a medal as promised and snared a silver in the boys’ 100-meter (m) butterfly event as Alas Pilipinas missed out on matching it after stumbling to Iran in a heartbreaking semifinal defeat in the 3rd...

Air Astana switches to winter schedule

SINGAPORE, 28 October 2025: Air Astana switched to a winter schedule on 26 October 2025, which will remain effective until 28 March 2026. The updated flight schedule reflects seasonal travel demand by offering passengers enhanced connectivity...

Why Saving Sharks In The Maldives Must Include Supporting Fishers

The Gulper Shark is a rare deepwater dogfish with a widespread global distribution. It is taken as bycatch in deepwater fisheries. alamy.com When the Maldives declared its waters a shark sanctuary in 2010, it made history. The small island nation...

Bangladesh Embassy urges citizens in Maldives to avoid political rallies

The Bangladesh Embassy in the Maldives has warned its citizens against participating in political rallies or gatherings. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 7 October, the embassy emphasised that any involvement in political activities is strictly...

How the Maldives Is Building Its Profile as a Global Superyacht Haven

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first-ever Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September through December 2025, as part of a bold effort to establish the Maldives as one of the world’s premier luxury yacht destinations....

Symposium held in London: New Development of China, New Opportunities for the World

On Friday 24 October 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the UK organised a symposium on the topic New Development of China, New Opportunities for the World. The symposium was focused on the complex and ever-changing international situation; the...

Pulse Hotels & Resorts’ Aalim Mohamed to deliver session on leadership 5.0 at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in the Maldives, has announced that Aalim Mohamed, Group Director of Human Resources at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, will deliver a presentation titled “Leadership 5.0 and Moving Beyond Resilience...

WB lowers Nepal’s economic growth projection at 2.1 percent for current FY over political...

KATHMANDU, October 8: The World Bank (WB) has narrowed down Nepal’s economic growth rate to remain at a mere 2.1 percent for the current fiscal year (FY) citing the political unrest triggered by the Gen Z movement. Earlier, the WB in its report in...

Oblu Nature Helengeli by Sentido, Maldives hotel review

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This Maldives resort has a vibrant house coral reef for snorkelling

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Vice-President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended Flagship Climate Dialogue in London

London, October 8, AZERTAC A Flagship Climate Dialogue on “Sea Level Fluctuations and Unequal Consequences: Case Studies from the Caspian Sea and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)” was held at the historic Marlborough House in London, UK. The...