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Maldives’ Debit Card Limit Hike Sparks Outrage, Shahid Slams BML’s “Scheme to Extract More”
Ras Online
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The Bank of Maldives (BML) has increased the monthly debit card limit for international payments to $500 starting tomorrow, a decision that has ignited fierce criticism from Maldivian Democratic Party President and former Speaker of Parliament,...
Maldives and Singapore sign three strategic agreements
Maldives Voice
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In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation, the Maldives and Singapore signed three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today during an official ceremony held at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The signing was...
Maldives and Singapore Sign Three Agreements to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
The Maldives Journal
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The Maldives and Singapore have signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of higher education, educational policy, environmental sustainability, technical cooperation, and capacity building....
Cinnamon Hotels appoints Sanjeeva Perera as Area General Manager for Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
Seasoned hotelier Sanjeeva Perera has been appointed as the Area General Manager for the Maldives at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, a leading Sri Lankan hospitality brand. In his new role, Perera will oversee all of Cinnamon’s properties in the...
Grand Park Kodhipparu among Maldives’ best resorts; Raffaele Solferino named best General Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has its distinguished recognition at the prestigious 2025 Travel + Leisure Awards, reaffirming its position as a leader in luxury hospitality within the Maldives. The resort has been recognized among the Top 10 Best...
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives set to open July 2025 as Dusit’s bold new island escape
Hotelier Maldives
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July 2, 2025
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality division of Dusit International — one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies — is set to reach a significant milestone with the launch of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives. This property...
Maldives committed to growing partnership with Singapore: President Dr. Muizzu
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed were hosted at a state banquet on Sunday evening by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam of Singapore, in honour of the Maldivian...
Green Climate Fund and UNEP boost climate adaptation with US...
Modern Ghana
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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved over USD 120 million in new funding to strengthen climate resilience in Ghana, the Maldives, and Mauritania. The projects, developed by UN Environment Programme (UNEP) at the request of the three countries...
Ooredoo Enhances eSIM Journey to Boost Customer Security and Fraud Protection
The islandchief
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Ooredoo Maldives has taken a major step forward in safeguarding its customers by enhancing security features to the eSIM journey, ensuring that SIM swaps are safer, smarter, and more secure than ever before. These new measures are designed to...
Staff Trained to Operate Passenger Boarding Bridges at New VIA Terminal
The Maldives Journal
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The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has completed training for staff who will operate the passenger boarding bridges at Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new passenger terminal, scheduled to open on July 26. The passenger boarding...
Learning from India: How Maldives Can Elevate its Diplomatic Standing Through Delegation Diplomacy
Maldives Voice
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India's strategic dispatch of parliamentary delegations in the aftermath of Operation Sindhoor served as a powerful masterclass in "Delegation Diplomacy." By sending elected representatives to explain its position and rally international support,...
Waldorf Astoria Maldives rolls out a rare Ferrari joyride for guests
Wallpaper*
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July 2, 2025
Set across three lush islands encircling a turquoise lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has long been a haven of barefoot luxury, where walking, bicycles, and electric buggies are the standard means to glide from...
Pakistan edge Maldives to reach Asian Youth Girls Netball semis
The Nation
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July 2, 2025
LAHORE - Pakistan booked their place in the semifinals of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 with a hard-fought 49-39 win over Maldives in their fifth and final group match, held at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in Jeonju-si, South...
Maldives Shifts Focus to Organic Fertilizer from Fish and Food Waste
The Maldives Journal
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Agriculture Minister Dr. Mariyam Mariya has stated that the Maldives is prioritizing sustainable agricultural practices by reducing the use of chemicals and promoting the production of organic fertilizer from discarded fish and food waste....
Pak storm into semis with win over Maldives
The Express Tribune
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July 2, 2025
Brilliant Pakistan edged past Maldives by 49-39 goals to storm into the semifinals of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship-2025 here at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in Jeonju-si, South Korea on Tuesday. Enjoying a phenomenal unbeaten run in the...
Netball Championship: Pakistan defeat Maldives to reach semifinal
Daily Times
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July 1, 2025
Pakistan secured their place in the semifinal stage of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 after defeating Maldives 49-39 in their fifth and final group match at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium, Jeonju-si, South Korea on Tuesday. According...
Top banker Delvin Pereira – new Rotary Governor Sri Lanka and Maldives
Daily FT
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Rotary Governor – Sri Lanka and Maldives Delvin Pereira One of Sri Lanka’s top banking personalities Delvin Pereira has been appointed as the Governor of Rotary Sri Lanka and Maldives for the year 2025/26. An outstanding corporate professional...
Tom Osborne drives groundbreaking environmental initiatives at Kuramathi Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
At Kuramathi Maldives, sustainability is more than a mission—it is a guiding principle embedded into daily operations. Spearheading these efforts is Tom Osborne, the resort’s Sustainability Manager, who brings a strong academic and practical...
Maldives win two titles in WTA's Indian Ocean 2025
Sun Online International
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The Maldives has become a recipient of two accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean category, confirms the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives). MMPRC Managing Director and CEO Ibrahim Shiuree...
Pakistan defeat Maldives to reach semifinal of Asian Youth Girls Netball C’ship
The Nation
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July 1, 2025
Pakistan secured their place in the semifinal stage of the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 after defeating Maldives 49-39 in their fifth and final group match at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium, Jeonju-si, South Korea on Tuesday. According...