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Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Appoints New Director of Sales for Europe

Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll, a renowned luxury resort in the Maldives, has welcomed Erdal Altinok as its new…

Maldives Hosts First Cruise Ship Arrival After Industry Reforms, Welcoming Over 2,000 Tourists

The Maldives marked a milestone in its tourism sector on Monday with the arrival of the Italian-flagged cruise…

MATATO Launches Maldives’ Largest Art Competition: Frame by MATATO 2025

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has unveiled the 2025 edition of its annual…

Fisheries Ministry Opens Applications for Overseas Scholarships in Fisheries Studies

The Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Agriculture has announced the opening of applications for higher education scholarships…

STO Introduces Advanced Asthma and COPD Treatment Options in Maldives

The State Trading Organization (STO), in collaboration with AstraZeneca, has introduced two groundbreaking respiratory healthcare products in the…

Police Boost Safety with New Surveillance System in Addu City

The Maldives Police Service has inaugurated a state-of-the-art surveillance center in the southern region, marking a significant step…

President Muizzu Announces Return of Utility Discounts for Ramadan

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that utility bill discounts introduced last year during Ramadan will be reinstated…

MIFCO Appoints Ukrainian Expert as First Foreign CEO

For the first time in its history, the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd. (MIFCO) has appointed a foreign…

Maleā€™ City Council Begins Redevelopment of Galolhu City Park

After lying in disrepair for over 15 years, Galolhu City Park in Maleā€™ City is finally undergoing redevelopment,…

Applications Open for Vacancies on Anti-Corruption Commission

The Presidentā€™s Office has officially opened applications for two vacant member positions on the Maldivesā€™ Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).…

President Muizzu: Government Aims to Empower Fishermen, Not Control Fisheries Industry

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to empowering local fishermen, expressing a desire to hand…

Maldives Exceeds Last Yearā€™s Tourist Arrivals, Eyes 2 Million Target for 2024

The Maldives has achieved a major milestone in its tourism sector, surpassing the total number of tourist arrivals…

Japan Grants USD 2.2 Million Aid to Strengthen Maldivesā€™ Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Japanese government has extended a significant boost to the Maldives' anti-corruption efforts, providing approximately USD 2.2 million…

Maldives to Develop Tobacco Control Master Plan with WHO Support

The Maldives is set to implement a comprehensive five-year tobacco control master plan with technical assistance from the…

Syrian Rebels Claim End of Assadā€™s Rule

In a dramatic turn of events, reports have emerged suggesting the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has…