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Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold's future revealed amid huge cuts at ITV
The Mirror
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July 8, 2025
ITV is set to make a huge change to their daytime scheduling, with jobs being put at risk - however, one star is reportedly safe from the cuts. The big changes have left staff, as well as viewers, unsure of what the future holds for their...
Visit Maldives presents Liverpool FC fan zone at Maldives Food Carnival 2025
Hotelier Maldives
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June 20, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is set to bring a thrilling new experience to this year’s Maldives Food Carnival with the launch of the Liverpool FC Fan Zone, set to take place from 25th to 28th June...
Meeru Maldives Resort, AFTF donate advanced waste management machinery to Dhiffushi
Hotelier Maldives
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June 20, 2025
As part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability and social impact, Meeru Maldives Resort Island, in partnership with the Alifulhu Thuthu Foundation (AFTF), has officially donated a range of advanced waste management machinery to K. Dhiffushi....
World Bank Group to Support Sri Lanka’s Clean Energy Transition with $150 Million Program
Odisha Diary
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June 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2025—The World Bank Group today approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program—Secure, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka—will support...
World Bank approves 150 mln USD to boost Sri Lanka's clean energy shift
Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank on Friday approved a new 150 million U.S dollar program to support Sri Lanka's move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. A World Bank statement said the program titled Secure, Affordable, and...
Travel + Leisure Asia names Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru spa among Maldives’ top 3 spas
Hotelier Maldives
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June 20, 2025
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru has been recognised as the #3 Best Spa in the Maldives in the Travel + Leisure Asia Luxury Awards 2025, reaffirming its place as a refined, award-winning sanctuary that embodies Banyan Tree’s timeless promise – a Sanctuary...
Greenhouse Farming Initiated in 11 Islands of Greater Thiladhunmathi
Thiladhunmathi Times
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July 8, 2025
Greenhouse farming has been established in 11 islands across Greater Thiladhunmathi region, marking a significant step towards introducing sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture practices. The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine...
Maldives releases digital ID draft legislation for public feedback
Biometric Update
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June 11, 2025
Government stakeholders, the business community, industry actors and members of the general public in Maldives have until June 15 to submit comments to the first draft of the country’s Digital Identity Bill. Public media outlet PSM reports that...
All regional hospitals in Maldives to have essential medicines by year-end: Minister Nazim
Raajje
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Chief Spokesperson at the President’s Office, Heena Waleed, has defended the government’s decision to deny the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) permission to use a venue for an event marking its anniversary and welcoming members...
Maldives Collaborates with Renowned Bollywood Director Farah Khan to Showcase Local Island Life During Eid Celebrations
The islandchief
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Maldives is thrilled to announce a special collaboration with acclaimed Indian film director, producer, choreographer, and television personality, Farah Khan. She visited the Maldives from 5th June to 8th June 2025, for a unique filming project...
Maldives has called for measures to overcome challenges faced by the fisheries industry of countries like the Maldives
Miadhu Daily
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Maldives has called for measures to overcome challenges faced by the fisheries industry of small island nations like the Maldives. The appeal was made by State Minister at the Ministry Fisheries and Ocean Resources Aminah Hussain Shareef while...
Siemens Energy India makes market debut; to invest ₹460 cr in Kalwa facility
ETEnergyworld.com
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June 19, 2025
New Delhi: Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL), the energy arm of Siemens Limited, was listed on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, completing the separation and listing of the company. Siemens AG and its subsidiaries hold...
Maldives tourist arrivals from India show signs of recovery
Hotelier Maldives
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June 10, 2025
Tourist arrivals from India to the Maldives are showing signs of recovery, according to the latest data published by the Ministry of Tourism. As of 28 May, the number of Indian visitors to the Maldives totalled 54,257. This marks an increase of...
Network meetings begin as Corporate Maldives Bizweek enters second day
Hotelier Maldives
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June 19, 2025
Corporate Maldives Bizweek 2025 officially entered its second day on Thursday with the launch of curated Network Meetings at the Meerumaa Conference Facility in Malé. Running from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, these one-on-one sessions are designed to...
Minor Hotels resorts in Maldives dominate Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards
Hotelier Maldives
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June 19, 2025
Minor Hotels has prominently showcased its strength in the Maldivian luxury resort market, securing a remarkable number of accolades at the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. The group’s resorts in the Maldives were...
Visit Maldives showcases collaborative opportunities in New York
Hotelier Maldives
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June 18, 2025
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United Nations in New York, participated in the New York Tourism event on 16th June 2025, successfully...
Maldives urges reforms to address fisheries sector
Sun Online International
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Maldives has urged for reforms to address the challenges faced by nations like itself in the fisheries sector during the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). State Minister for Fisheries Aminath Hussain Shareef took part in an event held...
Romsons International: Pioneering Indian medical device manufacturing
The Economic Times
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June 19, 2025
Manipal Hospitals, Fortis, Max Healthcare, Medanta, Apollo Hospitals. When your clients are some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions, it’s a given that you are at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Romsons International has...
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, COLOURS OF OBLU host second ‘Bleisure’ tour for UK’s MalDIVAS
Hotelier Maldives
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June 18, 2025
For the second consecutive year, international hospitality company Atmosphere Core hosted the ‘MalDIVAS on Tour’ from 8th to 15th June 2025. This unique group featured some of the top performing tour operators and product managers who came to...
Maldives Names Katrina Kaif Global Tourism Ambassador Amid Renewed Ties With India
News18
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June 10, 2025
Last Updated:June 10, 2025, 13:00 IST The timing of the announcement is also crucial as it comes just ahead of the anticipated visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives Actor Katrina Kaif will represent Maldives. (X)Maldives has...