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BML completes ATM rollout across Lhaviyani atoll
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BML completes ATM rollout across Lhaviyani atoll

The Bank of Maldives (BML) has officially launched ATM services in Olhuvelifushi, completing its goal of installing ATMs in every inhabited island of Lhaviyani Atoll. The rollout was celebrated at a ceremony attended by Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam, BML Chairman Ali...

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Malaysia Airlines commences operations from VIA’s new terminal
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Malaysia Airlines commences operations from VIA’s new terminal

Malaysia Airlines has officially commenced operations from the new international passenger terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking another milestone in the phased opening of Terminal 1. A special ceremony was held today to celebrate the airline’s inaugural operation from the new...

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Malaysia Airlines commences operations from VIA’s new terminal
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Malaysia Airlines commences operations from VIA’s new terminal

Malaysia Airlines has officially begun operations at the new international passenger terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA), signifying a further milestone in the gradual opening of Terminal 1. Today, a unique event took place to commemorate the airline’s first flight from the new...

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Enjoy 20% off a Peaceful Winter Getaway at Royal Island
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Enjoy 20% off a Peaceful Winter Getaway at Royal Island

12 October 2025 - Royal Island invites travellers to slow down and reconnect with nature through its Winter Escape Offer, offering up to 20% off stays. Located within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort is surrounded by crystal lagoons, coral reefs, and pristine beaches that capture...

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IB: Island councils outperform city councils, separation would benefit Feydhoo
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IB: Island councils outperform city councils, separation would benefit Feydhoo

South Feydhoo MP Ibrahim Didi (IB) has stated that island councils are more effective than city councils in delivering services and development, and that separating Feydhoo from Addu City Council would bring greater benefits to the island. Speaking on SSTV’s Baaru Hathareh program, IB said the...

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Immigration warns of deportation of foreigners working outside Visa permits
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Immigration warns of deportation of foreigners working outside Visa permits

Maldives Immigration has cautioned that any foreign national discovered generating income beyond the limits of their visa authorization will face deportation. Legal measures will also be pursued against those who hire such individuals unlawfully. The authorities state that foreign nationals in the...

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MATATO appoints Mohamed Bassam Adam as CEO
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MATATO appoints Mohamed Bassam Adam as CEO

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Bassam Adam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Bassam brings with him over 20 years of experience in the Maldivian tourism and hospitality industry, having held...

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Air India to allow direct flights into Maldives
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Air India to allow direct flights into Maldives

Air India has introduced daily direct flights linking Mumbai and Delhi to Malé, greatly enhancing travel ease for Indian tourists and business travelers traveling to the Maldives. The newly established routes enhance air links between India and the Maldives, a location that has been a long-time...

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MACL assumes control of domestic airports, targets nationwide upgrades
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MACL assumes control of domestic airports, targets nationwide upgrades

The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has formally assumed control of nine domestic airports, after the government’s decision last month to consolidate the Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) with MACL. This is the first occasion in history that MACL’s portfolio reaches beyond Velana...

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