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Maldives welcomed 141,772 tourists in June
Raajje
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The statistics go on to reveal that about 6,931 tourists arrived on average every day during January, 7,646 in February, 6,563 in March, 6,611 during April, 4,375 during May and 4,726 during June. The Maldives continues to cement its reputation as...
MASAKADA BLANKS THE MALDIVES 3-0
GSPN
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July 3, 2025
PRESS RELEASE – The Masakåda, Guam Women’s National Team secured a 3-0 victory over the Maldives in Guam’s second fixture of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Australia 2026 Qualifiers Wednesday at the Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam. Rebecca Bartosh scored...
Maldives Launches First-Ever Investor Visa Program
finews.asia
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July 3, 2025
The Maldives is opening its doors to global investors, not just sun-seeking tourists. In a historic move to broaden its economic horizons, the island nation has partnered with Henley & Partners to launch its first residence by investment program,...
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives to hold soft opening this month
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
Thai hospitality firm Dusit Hotels and Resorts is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, its first all-inclusive lifestyle resort. The new resort is also the second Dusit-branded property in the country,...
Agreement signed to offer residency through investment in Maldives
Raajje
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Taking to social media platform ‘X’ on Wednesday, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed revealed that a landmark agreement has been signed with Henley & Partners to launch the Maldives’ first-ever Residence by Investment...
Civil Court Orders Fenaka to Pay Over MVR 700,000 to Refcool Maldives
The Maldives Journal
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The Civil Court has ruled in favor of Refcool Maldives Pvt Ltd, ordering Fenaka Corporation to pay MVR 722,812.92 for unpaid goods and services, including project scope amendments. The lawsuit was filed by Refcool after Fenaka failed to settle...
29 Years of Intour Maldives – Crafting the Maldives’ Most Exclusive Journeys
The islandchief
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Intour Maldives, the Maldives’ leading luxury Destination Management Company (DMC), proudly celebrates 29 years of delivering exceptional travel experiences that have positioned the Maldives as a premier holiday destination for discerning...
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Welcomes Danilo Paolella as New Director of Food & Beverage
The islandchief
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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is delighted to announce the appointment of Danilo Paolella as the resort’s new Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing over two decades of global hospitality experience, Danilo joins the team with a strong track record in...
Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé designed for the young and the young at heart
The Slovenia Times
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July 3, 2025
Soft opening this July, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives promises 'effortless stays' just seven minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport MALÉ, MALDIVES - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of...
Maldives to develop residence by investment program
Sun Online International
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The government of Maldives has signed a historical partnership agreement with the world’s leading international investment migration advisory firm, Henley & Partners (H&P), to develop and implement Maldives first-ever residence by investment...
Maldives unveils first-ever Residence by Investment Program
Maldives Voice
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In a major economic milestone, the Maldives has officially introduced its first-ever Residence by Investment Program, marking a new chapter in the country’s efforts to attract foreign capital and strengthen its global economic standing. The...
Maldives Marine Industry Forum (MMIF) 2025 Successfully Concludes at Hotel Jen
The islandchief
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The 3rd edition of the Maldives Marine Industry Forum (MMIF), organized by Medium Events Pvt Ltd, was successfully held on 1st July 2025 at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La. The forum brought together a distinguished group of industry stakeholders,...
Maldives tourist arrivals jump 15% in June; 2025 arrivals top 1.1 million
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives in June increased by 15 percent compared to the same month last year, with total arrivals in 2025 surpassing 1.1 million, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism. A total of 141,772...
Aim is to make Maldives a globally renowned destination for Halal tourism
Miadhu Daily
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Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim has said that the government will deliver on its vision to establish Maldives as a globally renowned destination for Halal tourism. The government has launched initial steps towards establishing...
President declares “Project Solar City” as Maldives’ First Special Economic Zone
Miadhu Daily
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially declared “Project Solar City” as the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Maldives; in a significant milestone in the nation’s economic development strategy. The declaration follows the issuance of...
Dubai’s Viral Sensation: Fix Dessert Chocolatier Makes International Debut at JOALI Maldives
The islandchief
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FIX Dessert Chocolatier, the Dubai-based artisanal brand behind the iconic chocolate sensation, has teamed up with JOALI Maldives – the Indian Ocean’s first art-immersive luxury island resort. Beginning 02 July 2025, travellers to JOALI Maldives...
Dusit Launches dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives: Lively New All-Inclusive Resort Near Malé
The islandchief
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Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives — the group’s first all-inclusive...
FIX Dessert Chocolatier makes global bebut at JOALI Maldives with signature chocolate experience
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
Dubai-based artisanal brand FIX Dessert Chocolatier, renowned for its viral chocolate creations, has partnered with JOALI Maldives – the Indian Ocean’s first art-immersive luxury island resort. Starting 2 July 2025, guests at JOALI Maldives will...
USD 680 million investment secured for Maldives: Saeed
Raajje
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Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has revealed that an investment of USD 680 million which is approximately MVR 10 billion has been secured for the Maldives. The economic minister made this statement while speaking at the...
Maldives, Singapore ink three key MoUs to strengthen ties
Raajje
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The governments of Maldives and Singapore have signed three significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), marking a major step forward in strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation across key sectors. President of the Maldives,...