India's rise on global stage marked by commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance: Report

Male: As India emerges as a key player on the global stage, its commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance remains a defining feature of its foreign policy. This approach is quietly powerful, consistently dependable, and grounded in...

Tragic twist after 'low tox' nutritionist died just hours after giving birth to her newborn son

A popular Melbourne nutritionist and food influencer who died just hours after her first child was born is understood to have had a 'freebirth'. Stacey Hatfield, 30, was best known for her business Natural Spoonfuls where she promoted the benefits...

VIA’s Terminal 1 Welcomes Chongqing Airlines Operations

Velana International Airport’s (VIA) newly inaugurated Terminal 1 has officially begun serving Chongqing Airlines, further expanding the range of international carriers operating from the Maldives’ main gateway. A special ceremony was held today...

Maldives Crowned Indian Ocean’s Best Island at Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Maldives has been crowned the Best Island in the Indian Ocean at the Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, reaffirming its standing as one of the world’s most sought-after tropical destinations. Announced on 7 October 2025, the...

Visit Maldives exhibits at Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia 2025

Visit Maldives Corporation successfully showcased the unique offerings of the Maldives at Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia 2025, held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from October 15–17, 2025. Visit Maldives Corporation, together...

Rising concern among business community over potential new costs to import goods

Growing unease is spreading among business people in the Maldives as fears mount that they may soon be forced to purchase their own containers or pay hefty fees to continue importing goods. The concern comes in the wake of a major theft at the...

All the destinations you can fly to on Emirates Premium Economy

The airline continues to expand its Premium Economy offering… Dubai-based airline Emirates is one of the world’s most accoladed airlines, flying to more than 135 destinations worldwide and consistently regarded as one of the best at what it does...

Maldives needs an ‘earthquake’ to eradicate corruption

The Maldives needs a strong ‘earthquake’ to eradicate the corruption gripping the country, says former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. During a townhall meeting on Sunday night by Yameen’s People’s National Front (PNF), the former Maldivian...

Ooredoo Expands Business Services With Google Cloud Collaboration

Ooredoo Maldives has struck a partnership with Google Cloud to offer Google Workspace to local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organizations. The collaboration aims to enhance digital infrastructure by providing a suite of...

Customs to publish names of individuals and businesses with unpaid dues

Maldives Customs has announced a new policy to publicly disclose the names of individuals and businesses that fail to settle their outstanding payments. Under the policy, Customs will release details including the name of the defaulter, business...

Maldives Tourism Awards 2025 Honors Excellence in the Nation’s Leading Industry

The 3rd Maldives Tourism Awards ceremony was held on Saturday night at Barcelo Nasandhura, celebrating outstanding contributions within the country’s tourism sector. The prestigious event brought together numerous industry stakeholders and service...

SBI Maldives’ USD limit cut strains Indian expats; High Commission moves to ease impact

Indian expatriates in the Maldives are grappling with financial strain following the State Bank of India (SBI) Maldives’ decision to sharply reduce the outward remittance ceiling from USD 400 to USD 150 per month, effective October 25, 2025. The...

Maldives records increase in foreign investment in 2025

The number of foreign investment registrations in the Maldives has increased notably this year compared to the same period in 2024, according to statistics released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA). By the end of September 2025, the...

Pakistan’s Fragile Economy Plunging Into Deeper Crisis, Trade Deficit Soars Close To $3.34 Billion Record High

New Delhi: Pakistan’s fragile economy is plunging into a deeper crisis with the country’s trade deficit soaring close to a record high of $3.34 billion in September, as exports declined by close to 12 per cent at $2.5 billion while imports jumped...

Pakistan’s Economy Deteriorates As Trade Deficit Hits Record High In Sept — Is Rising Military Spending To Blame?

Pakistan Economy (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) Pakistan’s economic woes are worsening as the nation’s trade deficit nearly hit an alarming $3.34 billion in September. Latest figures reveal exports fell almost 12 per cent to $2.5 billion, while imports...

Nasheed: Airport boom is financially unsound

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has criticized the Muizzu administration’s airport development policy, calling it financially untenable and indicative of poor planning. In a post on X on Thursday evening, Nasheed said the government’s approach to...

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Google Workspace to Empower Local Businesses

Ooredoo Maldives has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to introduce Google Workspace services to businesses across the Maldives, marking a significant step forward in the country's digital transformation journey. The...

PayPal and Ooredoo announce intent to collaborate in Maldives

Maldives, 14 October 2025 – Ooredoo Fintech and PayPal announced their intent to collaborate in Maldives and are actively working on finalizing details of the partnership. The intended partnership is expected to benefit both consumers and...

Africa's Top 100 Banks 2025: Southern Africa's big beasts grow

As ever, South African banks dominate our table of the biggest banks in Southern Africa, filling the top six positions. This is an established pattern, with the South African market dominated by the big six and no other banks from the country...

From hashtags to human connection: Experts at GM Forum 2025 explore how Maldives can win digital traveller

At the ninth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers Forum 2025, a panel of distinguished industry leaders came together to discuss “Destination Marketing in the Digital Era: Building Maldives’ Global Presence Beyond the Beach.” The...