Pres. Muizzu and FIFA president to play football match

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s president Gianni Infantino are scheduled to play a football match on Friday evening. Infantino is scheduled to arrive in the Maldives on an official visit...

President: MVR 2.3B to be paid, projects outsourced

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government will pay MVR 2.3 billion to private businesses and award multiple development projects to private construction companies within the next 10 days. Speaking at a public gathering in...

Dhidhdhoo Islamic Centre Fully Completed, Will Open as a Functional Hub for Quranic Education: Minister Shaheem

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, has announced that the construction of the Islamic Centre in Haa Alif Dhidhdhoo has been fully completed, emphasizing that the centre will not be opened “in name only.” Minister...

Centara invites UAE guests to celebrate National Day with exclusive Maldives getaways

As one of the most notable occasions in the GCC calendar, UAE National Day presents the perfect opportunity to plan a dream island getaway at one of Centara Hotels & Resorts’ Maldivian destinations. Travellers can discover their own piece of...

Maldives, EU discuss sustainable fisheries and trade at Global Tourism Forum

Special Envoy of the President and former President, Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, met with the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025. The meeting focused on...

Maldives win ‘Best Beach Destination’ at Tourism Awards

Maldives has been crowned ‘Best Beach Destination’ at the World Tourism Awards 2025. The award was accepted by Special Envoy of the President, former president Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s place, during the...

Maldives wins Best Beach Destination Award at WTA 2025

The swift growth of resorts and infrastructure in the Maldives, symbolizing the tourism boom, has its pros and cons. The Maldives has been honoured with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025, which is being held in...

Maldives named Best Beach Destination at World Tourism Awards 2025

Maldives has been honoured with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025 today being held in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious award honours the Maldives for its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and...

Maldives among world’s top 10 countries for food in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

The Maldives has been ranked among the Top 10 Countries for Food in the World in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, securing the 10th position with a score of 94.55. The prestigious annual list, curated from thousands of reader...

PM Modi Celebrates Diwali Aboard INS Vikrant, Salutes Armed Forces and India’s Spirit of Self-Reliance

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the armed forces aboard INS Vikrant today, honouring India’s naval heroes and reaffirming the nation’s march towards self-reliance in defence. Addressing the personnel, he described the...

2025 Sri Lanka Barometer Survey Report launched: New insights on reconciliation, governance, and civic engagement

From top left: German Ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann, South African High Commissioner Sandile Edwin Schalk, EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Carmen Moreno, and Justice and National Integration Ministry Additional Secretary – Reforms...

New media law sparks protests in Maldives

Signed by President Mohamed Muizzu, the law has shaken the Maldives, raising fears of censorship. Journalists and the country’s opposition call it a direct attack on press freedom, while the government sees it as needed reform and transparency....

Bank of Maldives Completes ATM Network Across All Inhabited Islands of L. Atoll

The Bank of Maldives (BML) has achieved another significant milestone in its nationwide expansion efforts with the establishment of Self-Service Banking ATM services in L. Kalaidhoo, marking the completion of ATM coverage across all inhabited...

PM Modi spends Diwali aboard INS Vikrant; lauds armed forces' coordination in Operation Sindoor

He added, "Bharat is now building the capacity to export weapons and defence equipment for all three services. Our goal is to place Bharat among the world's top defence exporters. In the last decade, our defence exports have grown over 30 times....

PM Modi's Diwali Declaration: Maoist Terror Nearly Wiped Out Across India

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address highlighting India's significant progress in combating Maoist terrorism. He revealed that the number of Naxal-affected districts has plummeted from 125 before 2014 to just 11,...

President departs on a three-day visit to Laamu Atoll

President Muizzu with a citizen/Photo: President's Office President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has commenced a three-day visit to the inhabited islands of Laamu Atoll. During the visit, the President will meet with Island Councils and Women’s Development...

Consultation Held to Boost Agriculture in Thakandhoo

The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Dr. Mariyam Mariya, has assured full government support for youth-led initiatives to advance agriculture in Th. Kandhoo. During a meeting with the youth association Th. Kandhoo Ekuveringe Roohu...

Maldives Customs destroys three million confiscated cigarette sticks

Maldives Customs Service has destroyed three million cigarette sticks that were in its custody after being confiscated during multiple enforcement operations. According to Customs, the destruction took place at noon today in K. Dhoonidhoo, in the...

Maldives achieves Guinness record for most people snorkeling simultaneously

The Maldives has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkeling simultaneously during the Baani Event held on 18 October 2025 in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkelers participated in this landmark event, underscoring the...

Jollibee’s Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf enters Maldives market

THE COFFEE BEAN & Tea Leaf (CBTL), the Jollibee Group’s flagship coffee and tea brand, has opened its first store in the Maldives as part of its continued international expansion. In a statement on Tuesday, Jollibee Group said the store opened on...