Asialuxe Travel united the tourism elite at the Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025.

Tashkent, October 21, 2025. The Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025, organized by Asialuxe Travel, was held at the InterContinental Tashkent — a professional forum that brought together more than 240 representatives of travel agencies,...

Maldives Customs destroys three million confiscated cigarette sticks

Maldives Customs Service has destroyed three million cigarette sticks that were in its custody after being confiscated during multiple enforcement operations. According to Customs, the destruction took place at noon today in K. Dhoonidhoo, in the...

Maldives achieves Guinness record for most people snorkeling simultaneously

The Maldives has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkeling simultaneously during the Baani Event held on 18 October 2025 in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkelers participated in this landmark event, underscoring the...

Indian bank limits monthly remittance for some expats

SBI explains the decision In a notice to customers, SBI said: “As the inflow of foreign exchange to SBI remains very low, we are unable to sustain the current salary remittance limits. The MVR-INR remittance limit is being temporarily reduced to...

MDP condemns gov’t’s plan to print MVR 2.5bn as illegal and economically dangerous

The main oppositions Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has strongly condemned the government’s recent move to print MVR 2.5 billion through the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), calling it an illegal, reckless and unprecedented abuse of the...

Maldives and Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Political Cooperation

The Maldives and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen political consultation and deepen cooperation across key diplomatic and developmental areas. The agreement was signed during a high-level meeting between the...

Maldives Pledges Continued Backing for Agricultural Development

The Maldivian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers and advancing sustainable agriculture, pledging to enhance access to resources, training, and market opportunities across the islands. The announcement was made during a...

“Our Presence and Existence Is Our Resistance,” Says Palestine

TDT | Manama Email : hussainm@newsofbahrain.com Palestine’s athletes celebrated a breakthrough on the fifth day of the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, edging past the Maldives 19–17 in boys’ 3x3 basketball. Earlier defeats to Thailand (11–21) and...

World Bank Warns That Trump’s Tariffs Will Hurt Sri Lanka’s Garment Industry

The World Bank warned in a new report that the Trump administration’s 20 percent “baseline” tariff on all freight from Sri Lanka as of Aug. 7 could shrink the South Asian nation’s garment exports to the United States by as much as 12 percent,...

Maldives brand to be showcased at EPL in Dhivehi script

Visit Maldives Corporation has announced that it will be showcasing its branding at one of the world’s largest sporting stages, the English Premier League (EPL) match featuring Liverpool FC and Manchester United, in 10 languages including Dhivehi....

Second Airport in Laamu to be built on most economically viable Island: President Dr. Muizzu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to construct a second airport in Laamu Atoll, emphasizing that the project will be developed on the island offering the greatest economic advantage and proximity to multiple resort developments....

Maldives sets Guinness World Record for most people snorkelling simultaneously

The Maldives has successfully set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkeling simultaneously during the Baani Event, held on 18 October 2025 in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkelers took part in this landmark event, highlighting the...

Meeting discussed enhancing regional trade through connectivity

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division, Ahad Cheema on Monday said that Pakistan was committed to enhance regional connectivity through both rail and road networks in order to promote and...

Maldives Sets New World Record as Hundreds Unite for Historic Snorkelling Event in Baa Atoll

The Maldives has earned a place in the Guinness World Records for hosting the largest group snorkelling event ever held, marking a remarkable celebration of the nation’s ocean heritage and commitment to marine sustainability. The record-breaking...

Maldives signs political dialogue MoU with Egypt

The governments of Maldives and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political dialogue on Saturday, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. The agreement was signed at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo, with...

Kerala workers in Maldives hit hard by new Dollar remittance limits

Daijiworld Media Network - Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20: Thousands of Keralites working in the Maldives are reeling under severe financial stress after the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) slashed the monthly limit on dollar...

Yameen: Government completely dry without liquidity

Former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has said the government is completely dry and lacks the liquidity to fund development projects. Speaking at a PNF town hall meeting, Yameen said that while President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has promised to award...

Lets Go Maldives wins Best Luxury Tour Operator title at Seven Stars Luxury Awards

Lets Go Maldives (LGM), the nation’s leading luxury destination management company, is proud to announce that it has once again been honored with the prestigious “Best Luxury Tour Operator 2025” award at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and...

India engages Maldives over SBI's USD limit

Malé, October 20, 2025 — The High Commission of India in Malé has expressed concern over the difficulties faced by Indian nationals in the Maldives following the State Bank of India’s (SBI) decision to reduce the outward remittance limit from USD...

Finance Minister Calls for Harnessing Innovation to Tackle Global Economic Challenges

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, emphasized that many countries around the world are grappling with structural economic challenges that...