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Pakistan thump Maldives to win Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship
JEONJU: Pakistan on Friday emerged victorious in the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 (Plate Division Cup), defeating Maldives with a commanding 60-35 score in a thrilling final in Jeonju, South Korea. Pakistan's triumph in the final...

Dusit International unveils first all-inclusive lifestyle resort in Maldives
Dusit Hotels to launch dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, its first all-inclusive lifestyle resort, opening near Malé on 27 July. Malé – Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property...

Pakistan defeat Maldives to clinch Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship
JEONJU: Pakistan defeated Maldives 60-35 on Friday to win the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 (Plate Division Cup) in an exciting final held in Jeonju, South Korea. Pakistan has won seven straight games in the Plate Division Cup,...

I’d always dreamed of going to the Maldives — but not quite like this
I’d always dreamt of going to the Maldives. I’d imagined sipping cocktails at sunset with my husband, Jesse, walking hand in hand down white-sand beaches and sharing romantic candlelit dinners. I definitely hadn’t pictured packing up iPads, snacks...

Guam's Bartosh boots hat trick in 3-nil win over Maldives
The Masakåda, Guam Women’s National Team, secured a 3-0 victory over the Maldives in Guam's second fixture of the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers Wednesday at the Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam. Rebecca...

Bartosh nets hat trick in Guam's 3-0 win over Maldives
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 all three goals –...

Maldives welcomed 141,772 tourists in June
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...

Maldives Launches First-Ever Investor Visa Program
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,...

MASAKADA BLANKS THE MALDIVES 3-0
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...

dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives to hold soft opening this month
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,...

Maldives to develop residence by investment program
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...

Agreement signed to offer residency through investment in Maldives
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 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...

Maldives unveils first-ever Residence by Investment Program
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...

29 Years of Intour Maldives – Crafting the Maldives’ Most Exclusive Journeys
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
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...

Maldives Marine Industry Forum (MMIF) 2025 Successfully Concludes at Hotel Jen
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
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...
Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé designed for the young and the young at heart
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, Singapore ink three key MoUs to strengthen ties
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,...