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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...
Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors.: Minister Saeed
Miadhu Daily
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Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has said that the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors. He made the comment at the Maldives...
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...
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,...
Sustainable July at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru: honouring marine life, heritage & community
Hotelier Maldives
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July 7, 2025
Single-use plastics continue to pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with over 11 million metric tonnes entering the oceans each year. Since the Banyan Group began its efforts to eliminate single-use plastics in 2018, Banyan Tree...
Maldives signs first SEZ deal with 100MW solar city project
Maldives Voice
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The Government of Maldives has officially signed an investment agreement with Canada-based Abraxas Power Corporation for the development of the Solar City project the country’s first initiative under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework. The...
Maldives secures USD 680M in Special Economic Zone investments: Minister Saeed
Maldives Voice
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Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has announced that the Maldives has secured USD 680 million (MVR 10 billion) in investments for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), marking a significant milestone in the government's economic reform...
COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island celebrate 10th anniversary of PADI Women’s Dive Day
Hotelier Maldives
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July 7, 2025
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of PADI Women’s Dive Day, COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island will host dedicated dive experiences in tribute to the passion, resilience, and adventurous spirit of women divers worldwide. Scheduled for...
Emergency motion on leasing new VIA facilities rejected
Sun Online International
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Parliament, on Monday, has rejected the emergency motion submitted by opposition MDP’s Vaikaradhoo MP Hussain Ziyadh (Fitte), claiming parts of Maldives’ main airport, Velana International Airport (VIA), were being leased to foreign parties. While...
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...
Minister Justifies Revisions to Binveriya Scheme Plot Agreements as Legal Compliance Measure
The Maldives Journal
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Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdullah Muththalib has stated that the recent revisions made to the Binveriya Scheme plot agreements are intended to ensure that all state-issued agreements comply with current legal requirements....
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...
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....
Fari Islands to Meet Nearly 50% of Energy Needs with Solar Power in 2025
The islandchief
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Fari Islands, the four-island archipelago and unique ecosystem of world-class hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Maldives and the innovative Fari Campus, is working collaboratively...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...