Halal tourism: Distraction from Maldives’ investment ‘chokehold’

A new government initiative to add “Halal Tourism” to the Maldivian tourism sparked an intriguing debate among industry professionals. The government is offering a lot of incentives to get investors to invest in this niche, but industry veterans...

Nagaland’s Autumn Festival in Delhi: A Cultural Bridge Between Hills...

Dipak Kurmi The air around Nagaland House in New Delhi thrummed with an electric energy that transcended the usual pulse of the capital city. For two magnificent days, the boundaries between India’s political heart and the cultural soul of its...

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...

Beyon Cyber’s Abubakar Latif at GM Forum 2025: Building digital trust in Maldives’ hospitality future

At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, Abubakar Latif, Chief Technology Officer at Beyon Cyber and Board Member of DTS Solutions UAE, delivered a compelling reminder that the future of hospitality depends not only on innovation...

European destinations 'just like' the Maldives but much closer and cheaper

Certain holiday destinations in Europe have been compared to the Maldives(Image: Getty Images) While the Maldives may be a dream destination for many - there's now cheaper destination alternative that are much closer, and considerably cheaper. The...

Government cooperation key to bringing PayPal to Maldives: Ooredoo Fintech CEO

Ooredoo Maldives has credited strong government support for the company’s progress in introducing PayPal services to the Maldives, a move expected to significantly expand opportunities for local businesses and freelancers. Speaking on the...

ED raids illegal forex firms in Hyderabad, seizes over ₹38 lakh in cash and foreign currency

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, carried out searches at five locations in the city on October 16 and unearthed illegal money-changing activities by several firms operating without valid Reserve Bank of India licences....

Ctg's Asadganj thrives on 75 varieties of dried fish, Tk100cr weekly trade

Chattogram's Asadganj Shutki Potti, the largest dried fish trading hub in Bangladesh, is bustling with weekly transactions worth around Tk100 crore. The century-old market not only caters to the country's demand but also exports to India, the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ihavandhoo Fishermen Relieved as Council Provides Vehicle for Ice Transport

The fishermen of Haa Alifu Ihavandhoo have begun using a pickup truck provided by the Ihavandhoo Council to transport ice from the island’s ice plant. An agreement to provide this pickup truck to the fishermen was signed between the Ihavandhoo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...