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...

FIFA President to visit Maldives after 19 years

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is scheduled to arrive in the Maldives on Friday, marking the first visit by a sitting FIFA president in 19 years. The last time a FIFA president visited the country was in 2006, when Sepp Blatter arrived as part of...

Japan elects first female Prime Minister; Maldives’ President offers congratulations

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended warm congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her historic election as Japan’s first female prime minister, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s postwar political landscape. Takaichi was elected on...

Majority of invitees including China skip regional transport Ministers conference

Islamabad - A major question mark has surfaced over the performance of the Ministry of Communications after sixteen out of twenty-six invited transport ministers — including China’s — failed to attend the Regional Transport Ministers Conference...

Govt working to make payments without issuing currency: President

Maldives Monetary Authority MMA President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his Administration’s commitment to economic recovery, assuring that outstanding Government payments would be settled without resorting to monetary expansion. He announced...

CPI (M) MP John Brittas urges action over SBI Maldives’ remittance restrictions

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas, on Tuesday, wrote separate letters to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Reserve Bank of India (RBI )Governor Sanjay Malhotra, urging immediate intervention over the...

The Maldives Wins Best Beach Destination Award at World Tourism Awards 2025

The Maldives has been honored with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025, celebrating the nation’s unmatched natural beauty and excellence in sustainable tourism. The prestigious award was presented at a special...

Maldives brand to be showcased at EPL in Dhivehi script

Visit Maldives Corporation has announced that it will be showcasing its branding at one of the world’s largest sporting stages, the English Premier League (EPL) match featuring Liverpool FC and Manchester United, in 10 languages including Dhivehi....

Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2025 takes off this Friday

The Maldives’ largest running event, the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025, is scheduled to take place on Friday, 24 October, at Hulhumalé Central Park, drawing over 4,500 runners from both local and international communities. Recognised as...

PNC MPs oppose resolution to address blood shortage in the Maldives

Lawmakers representing the main ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) have voted against a resolution aimed at addressing the critical shortage of blood in the Maldives, rejecting an initiative put forward to gauge parliamentary support for...

Maldives and Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Political Cooperation

The Maldives and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen political consultation and deepen cooperation across key diplomatic and developmental areas. The agreement was signed during a high-level meeting between the...

Maldives Pledges Continued Backing for Agricultural Development

The Maldivian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers and advancing sustainable agriculture, pledging to enhance access to resources, training, and market opportunities across the islands. The announcement was made during a...

Asialuxe Travel united the tourism elite at the Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025.

Tashkent, October 21, 2025. The Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025, organized by Asialuxe Travel, was held at the InterContinental Tashkent — a professional forum that brought together more than 240 representatives of travel agencies,...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Make One-Day Visit to Maldives on Friday

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is scheduled to make a one-day official visit to the Maldives this Friday, the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has confirmed. FAM President Ahmed Thoriq (Tom) confirmed the visit but did not share further...

Coordination of forces forced Pak surrender: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the armed forces personnel during Diwali celebrations on board the INS Vikrant today. Mentioning that today is a remarkable day, a remarkable moment, and a remarkable sight, Modi highlighted that...

Maldives sets Guinness World Record for most people snorkelling simultaneously

The Maldives has successfully 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 took part in this landmark event, highlighting the...

Minister Saeed Meets Ooredoo Group CEO to Discuss Strengthening Maldives’ Digital Economy

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Ooredoo Group Chief Executive Officer Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo. The meeting, held at the Ooredoo Maldives Headquarters, focused on enhancing cooperation in...

Maldives signs political dialogue MoU with Egypt

The governments of Maldives and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political dialogue on Saturday, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. The agreement was signed at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo, with...

Ghana’s Minister of Climate Change Seidu Issifu appointed to CVF-V20 Board

Ghana has secured a strategic seat at the helm of global climate leadership. At the inaugural Climate Vulnerable Forum–V20 (CVF-V20) Board Meeting in Washington, DC, Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, was...