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On March 20, 2025, B. Atoll Council and Freedive Maldives entered into a contract to set a world record in celebration of World Tourism Day. Fahudh Faiz, representing Freedive Maldives, and Ahmed Afrah, President of the B. Atoll Council, signed the agreement. The world record attempt, named...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu visited the new terminal of Velana International Airport (VIA) and inspected the construction site yesterday. Upon arrival, he was briefed by senior officials from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and the Saudi Binladin Group regarding the facilities being...
Maldives' national airline, Maldivian Aero, has announced plans to launch seaplane services to B. Fulhadhoo. Island Aviation, which runs the airline, confirmed that the flights will begin on the 31st of this month. This new service is expected to enhance connectivity to nearby islands such as...
Police have initiated a search for Abdulla Shihaadh, a 37-year-old resident of Noonu Atoll Manadhoo, who has been missing since last Saturday. According to a police statement posted on social media, he was reported missing at 8:05 PM last night. His family last had contact with him at 4:50 PM on...
The airport development project in Gdh. Thinadhoo has been delayed due to the contractor's failure to submit the necessary reports. During a visit to the island in February 2024, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Construction Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthhalib signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Water supply has been disrupted in Laamu Atoll Fonadhoo due to technical difficulties at the local water plant. Fonadhoo Council President, Ahmed Riyaz, informed Mihaaru News that water production has been halted for over a week due to issues at the plant. He mentioned that the problem was raised...
A speedboat carrying 48 people, including children, capsized and sank yesterday. Police reported that they received information about the incident involving a speedboat named 'Huvan,' which was traveling from ADh. Dhigurah to Male' when it sank at approximately 7:57 AM. The boat was carrying...
A dinghy with three people aboard, traveling from Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Fiyori to Gaafu Alifu atoll Dhevvadhoo, has been reported as missing. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) confirmed that the dinghy, which was transporting watermelons, was last heard from around 6:12 pm the day before. It...
Since its opening in February 2023, Kudagiri Picnic Island has welcomed over 54,000 visitors, according to the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Designed to accommodate 500 to 600 visitors daily, the island offers various amenities, including water sports facilities, a mosque, a clinic, shops,...
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed an agreement with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) to develop an airport in Raa Atoll Fainu, aligning with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's vision to enhance transportation and drive economic growth in the region. The agreement...