MPL holds discussion with Sri Lankan-Maldives Business Council Officials to strengthen business ties

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) held a meeting with officials from the Sri Lanka - Maldives Business Council to explore potential areas of collaboration and strengthen business relations between the two nations, Maldives and Sri Lanka. The meeting...

JOALI Maldives achieves Earthcheck Gold Certification for Sustainability Excellence

JOALI Maldives, proudly announces its achievement of the EarthCheck Gold Certification, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s ongoing commitment to responsible travel and environmental stewardship. As the world’s leading scientific...

Mayor Nizar: Addu split will strain finances

Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar says separating Hulhudhoo, Meedhoo, and Feydhoo into independent councils would make it difficult for the islands to sustain themselves financially. Speaking on SSTV’s Baaru Hathareh programme on Thursday, Nizar said...

Pakistan charts new maritime vision: Gwadar set to lead regional trade by 2030

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday announced that Pakistan is steering toward a transformative maritime era, aiming to establish itself as a key regional hub for trade and connectivity while driving...

Visit Maldives showcases destination at ALLinTOO tourism workshop in Poland

Visit Maldives took part in a destination-focused B2B networking event organised by ALLinTOO, one of Poland’s leading tourism workshops, held from 22–23 October 2025 at Novotel Poznań Centrum in Poznań. The two-day event served as a platform for...

Maldives state revenue tops 1.99 bln USD amid tourism rebound, tax reforms

COLOMBO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The state revenue of the Maldives reached 1.99 billion U.S. dollars by Oct. 16 this year, up 8.5 percent year-on-year, reflecting the combined impact of tax reforms and a strong rebound in tourism, Maldivian state...

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens 1st store in Maldives

Maicah Rachel Eugenio - The Philippine Star October 24, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) of the Jollibee Group has opened its first store in the Maldives, as the Philippine food giant continues to expand its...

Maldives Condemns Israel's Move to Extend Sovereignty Over Occupied West Bank

The Government of the Republic of Maldives has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of two draft laws aimed at extending Israeli sovereignty over the Occupied West Bank and legitimising control over illegal settlements. In...

Region can become economic hub through enhanced connectivity: Aleem Khan

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday said that Pakistan is ready to play a leading role in transforming the region into a dynamic hub of trade, transit, and connectivity. He...

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

Pakistan ready to deepen regional transport, trade and investment links: Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan was ready to strengthen regional cooperation through enhanced transport facilitation, cross-border investments, and integrated value chains, positioning the country as...

SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS announces Earthcheck Certification journey for RAH GILI MALDIVES

SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has announced that RAH GILI MALDIVES, the brand’s debut property in the Maldives, has officially commenced its journey toward EarthCheck Certification. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term...

Bank of Maldives Completes ATM Network Across All Inhabited Islands of L. Atoll

The Bank of Maldives (BML) has achieved another significant milestone in its nationwide expansion efforts with the establishment of Self-Service Banking ATM services in L. Kalaidhoo, marking the completion of ATM coverage across all inhabited...

SEZ amendment will give foreigners free access to Maldivian land: Dr Shamheed

South Hulhumalé MP Dr. Ahmed Shamheed has warned that the proposed amendment to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act would give foreigners free access to Maldivian land. Speaking during the parliamentary debate on the amendment moved by Baarashu MP...

Maldives sets new Guinness World Record for joint snorkelling

22 October 2025 &nbsp 2 minutes of reading Participants came from 13 islands and 15 resorts to set the record (Photo: Visit Maldives) The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with a total of...

Maldives, EU discuss fisheries and trade

Maldives has held high-level discussions with the European Union on strengthening cooperation in sustainable fisheries and expanding trade opportunities. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025,...

Widening Gap: Pakistan’s Trade Deficit with Neighbouring States Swells to $3.9 Billion

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s trade imbalance with nine regional countries has widened sharply, reaching $3.93 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025–26, up 34% from $2.92 billion during the same period last year. According to official data,...

Maldives, EU discuss sustainable fisheries and trade at Global Tourism Forum

Special Envoy of the President and former President, Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, met with the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025. The meeting focused on...

Maldives Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Food Destinations in 2025

The Maldives has been recognised as one of the world’s best food destinations in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, securing joint 10th place with Peru and earning an impressive score of 94.55%. The awards, voted by thousands of...

Pakistan trade imbalance with 9 states deepens

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries surged by 34.54 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (FY26), rising to $3.93 billion compared to $2.921bn recorded during the same months last year. The...