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The Maldives has made global history by being the first nation worldwide to eradicate maternal transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, a significant achievement officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). The accomplishment signifies a significant advancement in the...
The Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of resort general managers and hospitality leaders, concluded successfully on October 13, 2025 at Kurumba Maldives. This year’s edition, themed “Digitalisation and Expanding Experiences,” brought together the industry’s...
With the Maldives Rocketry Challenge, Maldivians are preparing to launch rockets into space for the first time. The Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO), the country’s official space body, has launched the challenge in collaboration with the University of Padua’s aerospace engineering team...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has assured the residents of Sh. Bileiyfahi that the land reclamation and development of the island’s airport will be completed within 30 months. Addressing the public during his visit to the island, the President highlighted the benefits the airport would bring to both...
The Ministry of Homeland Security has announced that employers can now cancel work permits that remain unpaid, provided they agree to settle the outstanding fees and penalties at a later date. According to the ministry, the decision aims to provide employers with greater flexibility in managing...
The Ministry of Higher Education, Labor and Skills Development signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday with Maldives National University (MNU), and Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) to train Maldivians in foreign language communication skills. The initiative focuses on teaching...
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) has issued a nationwide weather advisory, forecasting deteriorating conditions across the entire archipelago over the next five days. The alert warns of strong winds, widespread rain, and rough seas, urging seafarers and the public to exercise...
The luxury image of the Maldives is now evolving toward extra personalised and environmentally conscious opulence. Small private islands and overwater villas will remain the icons of our tourism. Sustainability and exclusivity enhance these iconic offerings. Eco-friendly architecture with...
The state-owned Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has created a wholly-owned private entity to manage multiple infrastructure initiatives. As per the business portal of the Economic Ministry, MACL founded Peninsula Infrastructure, a wholly-owned private company, on October 6th. The...
Universal Resorts, which pioneered Maldivian hospitality over 50 years ago, on Tuesday, has rebranded to ‘VERSA Hospitality’ as it eyes to become a guest-facing brand platform for international expansion. In a statement on Tuesday, the parent company of Universal Resorts, Universal Enterprises...
Complaints have been submitted to the National Integrity Commission (NIC) and the People's Majlis regarding the police's disclosure of a photo from the seized mobile phone of a young opposition activist. Aishath Shimon Ahmed, 20, was trapped close to her residence in Male' on Wednesday night,...
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...