Nationwide Banking Access Achieved Through BML ATM Project

Bank of Maldives has completed its project to install ATMs on every inhabited island in the country, providing 24-hour access to banking services nationwide. The announcement was made at a ceremony held today to recognize the work carried out...

From booking to post-stay: Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025 panel to examine future of digital hospitality

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced an insightful panel discussion for the ninth edition of the General Managers (GM) Forum, scheduled to take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025. The newly...

Is the Maldives sinking? Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation highlights Shaahina Ali’s fight for conservation

Plastic pollution is a threat to marine ecosystems. In the Maldives, one woman leads the fight against it. Read on to learn more about Ramon Magsaysay awardee Shaahina Ali It is truly a privilege of a lifetime to step on the shores of Maldives....

BML provides financing for two of gov’t’s largest Waqf projects

Through this partnership, BML Islamic will provide MVR 350 million in financing under Islamic principles for the development of the two Waqf buildings. The Dhaarussalaam project, a 12-storey development in Hulhumalé, and the Dhaarul Arqam project,...

Ride Maldives appointed as Internet Partner for TechEng 2025

TechEng 2025 powered by Tonino Lamborghini Golf Carts, the Maldives’ first dedicated B2B technology and engineering exhibition for the hospitality sector, has announced Ride Maldives Pvt Ltd as the official Internet Partner for the event....

Minor Hotels appoints Jason Kruse to lead Maldives resorts

Minor Hotels names Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager overseeing Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager of Anantara Dhigu...

Commercial engagements with Bangladesh to expand: Maldives President

Bangladesh and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the existing excellent bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two friendly countries. Dr Md Nazmul Islam, the newly appointed High...

What Travel Advisors Need to Know About the Destination Weddings Boom

Destination weddings and honeymoons have grown from niche offerings into a powerhouse segment of the travel industry. In 2024, the global destination wedding market was valued at approximately $37 billion, with projections estimating it could...

DGR, Maldivian Ministry explore cooperation

The visit focused on enhancing cooperation between the Maldives and the Emirate of Sharjah in preserving cultural heritage and advancing cultural initiatives, particularly following the recent inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape on UNESCO’s...

Minor appoints Jason Kruse as GM of Anantara Maldives Complex

Minor Hotels has appointed Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager for three of its flagship Maldivian resorts: Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. Experienced leadership in the...

Experts call for legal reforms to boost birth and death registration in Bangladesh

Despite government commitments to achieve universal birth and death registration by 2030, Bangladesh continues to lag behind regional peers due to major legal and implementation gaps, experts revealed at a webinar organised by PROGGA with support...

Commonwealth "closely monitoring" protests, arrests in Maldives amid rising tensions

Botchwey also acknowledged the Maldivian government’s public commitment to allowing peaceful protests, but her words were carefully measured, signaling concern while leaving no doubt that the situation is under close international scrutiny....

Centara Maldives unveils season of celebration across four island paradises

As the festive season draws near, Centara Hotels & Resorts Maldives invites guests to celebrate the holidays amid the beauty of the Indian Ocean. Each of its distinct island destinations blends the warmth of Maldivian hospitality with the timeless...

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives unites for Breast Cancer Awareness this PINKTOBER

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is joining Hard Rock International’s 26th annual breast cancer awareness initiative this October, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of community and guest activities under the global PINKTOBER campaign....

Minor Hotels appoints Jason Kruse to lead Anantara Maldives Complex as General Manager

Minor Hotels, a global hotels owner and operator with over 560 properties in 59 countries, has announced the appointment of Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu...

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives welcomes JODOKCELLO for exclusive barefoot performance

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, in collaboration with BRICS Entertainment, has announced the continuation of the global journey of JODOKCELLO — the barefoot cellist from the Swiss Alps whose performances have reached millions worldwide. Born in the...

2026 State Budget to Be Laid Before Parliament Tomorrow

Speaker of the People’s Majlis, Abdul Raheem Abdulla, announced that the proposed state budget for 2026 will be presented in Parliament Tomorrow during morning session. Finance Minister Moosa Zameer confirmed that preparations are ongoing to...

Bangladesh, Maldives vow to strengthen bilateral commercial engagements

United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 06 October, 2025, 11:38 Md Nazmul Islam, the newly appointed high commissioner of Bangladesh to the Republic of Maldives, presents his letter of credence to Mohamed Muizzu, president of the Republic of Maldives on...

Grégory Doyen brings his sweet artistry to The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is continuing its acclaimed Tastemaker Series, a curated programme of exceptional collaborations with world-renowned chefs, artists, and creative visionaries, with the arrival of Chef Grégory Doyen, one of the...

PG Office, China talk financial crime training

A senior delegation from China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate has met with the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) of Maldives to explore cooperation in prosecuting financial crimes, including money laundering and cybercrime. The visit marks the...