Iran's foreign minister urges Sri Lanka and Maldives to oppose US sanctions

Ambassador Alireza Delkhosh quoted Araghchi as saying, “We must support international law. This is not only about Iran, it is about the dignity of international law.” He said the minister warned, “Today Iran is the target, tomorrow it may be South...

Dhiraagu Launches International Student Card Offering Global and Local Benefits

Dhiraagu has introduced the Dhiraagu X ISIC Card, giving Maldivian students access to thousands of discounts and offers worldwide as well as special local benefits. The announcement was made today at a press conference held at Dhiraagu Head Office...

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...

Tourism fair kicks off with flurry of offers

Bringing all travel-related services under one roof, the three-day Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair has begun today at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center, offering a range of attractive packages to travellers. More than 120 local...

SIH praises success of Sharjah International Narrator Forum

International participation and rich content Al Musallam highlighted that this edition featured participants from 37 countries and more than 90 figures including storytellers, researchers, and academics. Among them were 33 storytellers, 56...

US government shutdown puts Fed in a bind

The US government shutdown comes at a critical juncture for the Federal Reserve, which could be without critical data as it considers whether to cut interest rates later this month. The government shutdown, which began shortly after midnight in...

Police and military chiefs meet ahead of MDP rally

Officials from the Maldives Police Service and the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) convened at the army headquarters, Bandaara Barracks, on Thursday. The meeting occurred as the main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP),...

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...

How to get around in the Maldives

With palm-fringed white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters home to turtles, manta rays, dolphins and whale sharks, the Maldives offers a tropical beach vacation coupled with exceptional snorkeling and diving experiences. Stargazers will...

MPs engage in political bickering

The parliamentary debate on an emergency motion submitted by the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) over Israel’s storming of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza veered off track on Thursday, as The parliamentary debate on...

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...

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...

Visit Maldives launches first Superyacht Promotion Campaign

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September to December 2025. The initiative is aimed at positioning the Maldives as a premier destination for luxury yacht tourism, with a focus on...

95th Saudi National Day marked in Maldives with renewed commitment to partnership

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Malé commemorated the Kingdom’s 95th National Day with a reception at Barcelo Hotel on last Tuesday evening, attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and distinguished guests....

Make your next holiday to one of these luxury destinations in the magical Maldives

Where to stay: Choose Riu Atoll for barefoot island life and family-friendly fun, or Riu Palace Maldivas for romance and dreamy sunsets How to get there: Fly direct from London Heathrow to Velana International Airport with British Airways in just...

Win a Lavazza Coffee Machine at Café Ier’s International Coffee Day Lucky Draw

Café Ier has launched a week-long celebration in honor of International Coffee Day, offering customers a chance to win exciting prizes through a special lucky draw. The campaign, which runs from 2nd to 8th October 2025, gives coffee lovers the...

Luxury standout: JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort takes centre stage in the Maldives

Marriott International’s second JW Marriott resort in the Maldives, the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, has firmly been a standout since opening in February 2025. Nestled in Kaafu Atoll’s largest lagoon and conveniently located just 15...

Boat with Maldivian activist heads to Cyprus

The international observer boat with a Maldivian activist that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla has diverted to Cyprus, after Israel began storming the Gaza-bound aid convoy. The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid and medical...

Debt Relief Deal Shows China’s Confidence in Maldives’ Economy, Says Chinese Ambassador

China’s Ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, has confirmed that debt relief arrangements between the two countries have been finalised, describing the move as a sign of Beijing’s confidence in the Maldivian economy and its ongoing reforms....

Blue Lagoon: Redefining Luxury Living in the Maldives

A new chapter in Maldivian luxury living is being written with the arrival of Blue Lagoon Luxury Residences, a landmark project set to transform the skyline of Hulhumalé. Developed by Varindera Constructions International Limited (VCIL), part of...