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The Legacy of President Ibrahim Nasir: A Complex Chapter in Maldivian History
Ras Online
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For 21 years, Ibrahim Nasir shaped the Maldives as Prime Minister (1957–1968) and President (1968–1978), guiding the nation through independence and laying foundations for modernization. Yet, his tenure remains a study in contrasts—marked by...
Shamin Nizam Breaks Filmmaking Codes in the Maldives
World Intellectual Property Organization
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Shamin Nizam is a born artist. As a child, he would draw, paint, and play music. However, what ticked his interest from a very early age were movies on VHS tapes his parents used to rent. Years later, Shamin became a successful filmmaker and media...
Amilla Maldives appoints Gaurav Makhijani as Director of Sales
Hotelier Maldives
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July 30, 2025
Amilla Maldives has announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality professional Gaurav Makhijani as its new Director of Sales. The move is set to bolster the resort’s commercial strategy and drive its continued growth in the global luxury...
Where every traveller belongs: JW Marriott Maldives offers tailored escapes for all ages
Hotelier Maldives
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July 30, 2025
Long celebrated as a quintessential romantic escape, the Maldives is now enchanting travellers of every age — from families with children and teenagers to couples and solo adventurers. The JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa presents a setting where...
President Dissanayake Reaffirms Enduring Ties with Maldives During State Visit
Lanka News Web
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July 29, 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s unwavering commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Maldives, stating that the two nations will move forward not only as close friends but also as partners...
One-year medical visa for Maldivians in Sri Lanka
Sun Online International
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The President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said on Monday that Sri Lanka has decided to issue one-year visas to Maldivians going to Sri Lanka for medical treatment as well as the spouses of Maldivians studying and working in the country. Sri Lankan President...
Row over health of Indian Ocean tuna
Dialogo Chino
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July 30, 2025
When the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission’s scientific committee presented its latest findings in early December at an upscale hotel and conference centre complex in Cape Town, South Africa, many scientists were stunned. The committee, led by...
Introducing .Here: Maldives’ most exclusive private island retreat
Hotelier Maldives
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July 29, 2025
Set to open in December 2025, the new ultra-bespoke private islands of .Here aim to redefine luxury travel in the Maldives. Envisioned as the pinnacle of modern hospitality, the retreat promises an elevated guest experience through intuitive...
SAii Lagoon Maldives unveils new era of tranquillity with brand relaunch
Hotelier Maldives
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July 29, 2025
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton – part of the SAii Hotels & Resorts portfolio under S Hotels & Resorts – has officially relaunched with a refreshed brand identity built around the philosophy that ‘Peace of Mind is the Ultimate...
From diplomacy to daily life: Why Maldives and India remain deeply connected
The Week
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The slogan “India Out” echoed loudly during recent political cycles. But for many of us living in the Maldives, especially beyond the capital it felt more like rhetoric than reality. Because the truth is far more layered, more lived, and more...
Dusit International Unveils dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives – A Bold, All-Inclusive Lifestyle Resort Just Minutes from Malé
The islandchief
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Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, proudly announces the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, a vibrant new all-inclusive lifestyle resort just 7 minutes from Malé’s Velana International...
PM Modi's Maldives visit strengthens India's Neighbourhood First Policy
Zee Business
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July 29, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recently concluded two-day state visit to the Maldives is being lauded as an "extremely productive and defining moment", demonstrating a significant turnaround in bilateral ties, after a period of strained ties...
Maritime security, blue economy discussed during Sri Lanka leader’s Maldives visit
EconomyNext
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July 29, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – In a symbolic and diplomatically significant visit, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reinforced Colombo’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation during his trip to the Maldives, underscoring a vision of...
India And Maldives Partner On Sustainable Fisheries.
India Herald
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The memorandum of information (mou) between india and the maldives to beautify bilateral collaboration in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture aims to promote sustainable tuna and deep-sea fisheries, reinforce aquaculture and sustainable aid...
President affirms Sri Lanka and the Maldives share a common vision and purpose
Lanka News Web
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July 29, 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed that Sri Lanka and the Maldives will not only remain close friends but will also advance as partners united by a common vision and purpose. He made these remarks after attending a special dinner hosted...
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India–Maldives ties: Time to look to the future, not the past
Firstpost
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July 29, 2025
At the end of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the Maldives, 25-26 July, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said it all in his post-talks news briefing. ‘Together, the two sides were looking into the future, not the past,’ he said. This...
PM Modi’s Maldives Visit Reinforces India’s Commitment To ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy
Ommcom News
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July 29, 2025
Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recently concluded two-day state visit to the Maldives is being lauded as an “extremely productive and defining moment”, demonstrating a significant turnaround in bilateral ties, after a period of strained ties...
Inner shifts and island rhythms: mindful August at Vakkaru Maldives
Maldives Insider
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July 29, 2025
This season at Vakkaru Maldives, transformation begins from within. Set against the ever-changing light, tides, and natural rhythms of the island, the resort is launching a series of immersive programmes and curated stays throughout August. These...
PM Modi’s visit to the Maldives: A diplomatic reset
The Indian Express
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July 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025 07:35 IST First published on: Jul 29, 2025 at 07:35 IST When President Mohamed Muizzu, riding the “India Out” campaign, rose to power in the Maldives in September 2023, he signalled a clear intent to politically distance Malé from New...
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From ‘India Out’ to ‘India In’: Delhi’s Maldives reset as a template for regional diplomacy
Firstpost
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July 28, 2025
Social media platforms, such as X, are changing the way communication takes place and judgements are formed by both the ruler and the ruled. Following a widely covered two-day visit (July 25–26) to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted,...