Maldivian president values Chinese friendship and exchanges while addressing reception

President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu and his wife Sajidha Mohamed attend the Reception Celebrating the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival on Sept 30 in Male, the capital. [Photo...

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo welcomes Sea Fdol for month-long wellness residency

Located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort will host wellness practitioner Sea Fdol for a month-long residency from 6 October to 2 November 2025. Moroccan-born artist and healer Sea will guide...

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli introduces holistic healing residency with Tricia Tee

This December, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort will host a wellness residency led by acclaimed Seifu practitioner and sound therapist, Tricia Tee. From 1 to 18 December 2025, Tee will conduct exclusive sessions at the resort’s Iridium Spa....

Emergency motion submitted in Parliament to ensure safety of Maldivians on Global Sumud Flotilla

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted an emergency motion to Parliament, calling on the government to ascertain the safety of Maldivian citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The...

95th Saudi National Day marked in Maldives with renewed commitment to partnership

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Malé commemorated the Kingdom’s 95th National Day with a reception at Barcelo Hotel on last Tuesday evening, attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and distinguished guests....

Maldives condemns Israel’s storming of Gaza flotilla

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu strongly condemned Israel on Thursday, after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, as the unarmed civilian vessels carrying vital humanitarian aid neared the coast of Gaza. The...

Majlis concerned over safety of Maldivians on flotilla

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) submitted an emergency motion to the Parliament on Thursday, urging the Maldivian government to ascertain the safety of Maldivian citizens on the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. The...

Boat with Maldivian activist heads to Cyprus

The international observer boat with a Maldivian activist that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla has diverted to Cyprus, after Israel began storming the Gaza-bound aid convoy. The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid and medical...

Luxury standout: JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort takes centre stage in the Maldives

Marriott International’s second JW Marriott resort in the Maldives, the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, has firmly been a standout since opening in February 2025. Nestled in Kaafu Atoll’s largest lagoon and conveniently located just 15...

SAii Lagoon Maldives hosts inaugural local Padel Tennis tournament on World Tourism Day

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, part of SAii Hotels & Resorts under S Hotels & Resorts, marked World Tourism Day with its first-ever local Padel Tennis tournament held at the resort’s recently opened courts. The tournament...

Debt Relief Deal Shows China’s Confidence in Maldives’ Economy, Says Chinese Ambassador

China’s Ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, has confirmed that debt relief arrangements between the two countries have been finalised, describing the move as a sign of Beijing’s confidence in the Maldivian economy and its ongoing reforms....

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Celebrates World Wellness Weekend with Three Days of Mindful Renewal

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is honoring World Wellness Weekend with a carefully curated three-day journey devoted to movement, mindfulness, and holistic wellbeing. From sunrise yoga and chakra meditations to innovative practices such as...

Blue Lagoon: Redefining Luxury Living in the Maldives

A new chapter in Maldivian luxury living is being written with the arrival of Blue Lagoon Luxury Residences, a landmark project set to transform the skyline of Hulhumalé. Developed by Varindera Constructions International Limited (VCIL), part of...

InterContinental Maldives joins IHG’s ‘Giving for Good’ initiative with month of purposeful action

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has joined thousands of IHG colleagues across the world this September in celebrating Giving for Good Month – an annual initiative dedicated to making a difference through acts of kindness,...

Health Minister Meets UNFPA Representative

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa recently met with Phuntsho Wangyel, the recently appointed Officer-in-Charge (OiC) for the UNFPA Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Offices, to discuss the current state of the...

Maldivian Appoints AVIAREPS as GSA to Boost South India Market Presence

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has strengthened its India growth strategy with the appointment of AVIAREPS India as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for South India. The announcement was made at a trade and media event in the...

Maldivian expands India presence; appoints AVIAREPS as GSA for South India

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has appointed AVIAREPS India as its official GSA for South India, reinforcing its commitment to the Indian market and strengthening trade partnerships in a region that serves as a major gateway to...

China finalizes debt relief measures, reaffirms support for maldives

China’s Ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, announced on Tuesday that debt relief arrangements between the two countries have been finalised. Speaking at a ceremony held at Nasandhura Hotel to mark China’s National Day and the Mid-Autumn...

Maldives is strongly committed to the one-China policy: President

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu/Photo: President's Office President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on the occasion of China's 76th National Day. In his letters, President Dr Muizzu...

Karan Veer Mehra unwinds in style at Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives

Karan Veer Mehra, the recently crowned winner of Bigg Boss 18, travelled to the Maldives to unwind and celebrate his victory in style. He chose Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, the latest addition to the Centara Hotels & Resorts portfolio in the...