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Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah offers soulful solo escape
Hotelier Maldives
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August 3, 2025
Long before solo travel became fashionable, certain discerning travellers understood a profound truth: the most transformative journeys are those taken within. At Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, these seekers of introspection are...
Sri Lanka offers long-term land leases for Maldivian investors
Ras Online
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Sri Lanka is prepared to lease land to Maldivian citizens and investors for long-term periods, according to Maldives' Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad. Speaking on a state media program during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official...
Regional leaders showed respect for Maldives’ sovereignty: Matheen
Maldives Voice
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Managing Director of Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC), Abdul Matheen Mohamed, stated that recent high-level visits by leaders from neighboring countries demonstrate strong respect for the Maldives’ independence. Speaking on the state-run...
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Introduces Blue Boost and Blue Rate Rituals to Its ‘Deep Blue Prescription’ in 2025
The islandchief
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, hugged by serene Indian Ocean waters introduces a powerful boost to its popular Blue Prescription journey launched in 2024, inviting new guest experiences in to its wellness fold. Harnessing nature’s...
Ooredoo Maldives: 20 Years of Innovation, Impact, and Unlimited Possibilities
Maldives Business Review
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In the early 2000s, the world was rapidly embracing a digital revolution; smartphones, high speed internet, and wireless technologies were becoming the new norm. But for the Maldives, progress felt slower and more expensive. With only one service...
BML Boosts Medical Travel Support with USD 2,000 Allowance
Maldives Business Review
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced an increase in the amount of US dollars available to individuals traveling overseas for medical purposes. Previously, all travelers were eligible for a flat allocation of USD 500. Under the new policy, patients...
Deep ties: On India-Maldives ties
The Hindu
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August 1, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Maldives last week, after an invitation by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to be a special guest for the country’s 60th Independence Day, signalled the full return of relations to the closeness they...
Resetting Maldives Ties: PM Modi’s Visit is now a System Restore Point in India-Maldives Relations
The Morung Express
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Monalisa Tase and Monojit Das In late July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the Maldives culminating in his participation as Guest of Honour at the island nation’s 60th Independence Day celebrations, served as a new reset and...
Modi Comes to Malé: ‘Neighborhood First’ Meets ‘Maldives First’
The Diplomat
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July 31, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on July 25 for a two-day state visit to the archipelago, during which he attended the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the island nation’s independence from Britain in 1965....
BML increases USD support for overseas medical travel from today
Ras Online
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The amount of US dollars available for medical treatment abroad has been increased starting today, the Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced. As part of the revised policy: - Patients traveling under Aasandha will be eligible to purchase up to USD...
Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...
Baros Maldives unveils new Chef’s Garden dining for unique culinary experiences
Hotelier Maldives
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August 1, 2025
Baros Maldives, the original desert island renowned for its authentic charm and exceptional service, has announced the launch of its innovative Chef’s Garden dining experiences. This new offering further distinguishes Baros within the Maldivian...
Business News | Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma
Latestly
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August 1, 2025
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...
Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare and Media Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and Support Girl Education in 2026 and Beyond
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Monrovia, Liberia – Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June....
Malaria Infections in Africa a Result of Poverty, Not Geography, International Funding Critical to Preventing Infections
The Japan News
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August 22, 2025
Minako Sasako / The Yomiuri Shimbun A worker is seen at the Kenya Medical Research Institute in Kisumu, western Kenya, on July 7. The institute is at the forefront of malaria research. By Minako Sasako / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 6:00 JST,...
Bilateral Bonhomie During PM Modi’s Visit to the Maldives
The Diplomat
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July 31, 2025
After several months of flailing around in turbulent waters, the India-Maldives relationship is cruising again. Deft navigation on the part of the two governments has contributed to steadying the bilateral relationship. During Prime Minister...
Tobacco imports must carry printed health warnings from January 2026: HPA
Ras Online
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that beginning January 28, 2026, all tobacco products imported into the Maldives must display health warnings printed directly on their packaging. In a statement issued this week, the HPA said the...
President pledges reforms, economic revival in address to Sri Lankans in Maldives
Daily FT
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Tuesday (29 July) reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a prosperous and law-abiding Sri Lanka, during a meeting with the expatriate Sri Lankan community at...
Sri Lanka to Issue One-Year Visas for Maldivians Starting This Month
The Maldives Journal
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Sri Lanka has decided to begin issuing one-year visas to Maldivians, replacing the current short-term visa arrangement. The announcement was made by Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, who confirmed that the new policy will take effect...
3 private companies to upgrade 6 health centres
Sun Online International
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The Ministry of Health has contracted three private companies to undertake upgrades of health centers across six islands in the Maldives. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare facilities in Vashafaru and Thuraakunu in North Haa Atoll, Sh....