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Maldives attends important Financial Conference
Miadhu Daily
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Maldives has participated in yet another important meeting of an international financial institution. This time it’s the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Maldivian Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer returned home Friday...
Maldives to designate specific islands for halal tourism development
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a bold new initiative to develop halal tourism in the Maldives by designating several islands exclusively for this purpose. The announcement was made through a post on his official X (formerly Twitter)...
Maldives to designate Islands for Halal Tourism
Ras Online
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to designate several islands in the Maldives exclusively for the development of halal tourism, as part of efforts to diversify and enhance the country’s tourism offerings. In a message shared on X,...
Maldives to designate exclusive islands for halal tourism development
Hotelier Maldives
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June 27, 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government will designate several islands exclusively for the development of halal tourism. The announcement was made via a post on his official X account on Friday. In the post, the President...
The world’s most beautiful over-water villas and bungalows (that aren’t in the Maldives)
The Independent
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Hailee Steinfeld drops jaws in white-hot couture while living her best ‘wife life’ on Maldives honeymoon with Josh Allen
The Times of India
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Hailee Steinfeld stunned in several Cult Gaia pieces as she celebrated her newlywed era in the Maldives with Josh Allen (Image via Beau Society) Hailee Steinfeld is utterly radiant, basking in the glow of her recent wedding ceremonies while...
Sustainability Success Stories from Sri Lanka
The Travel Magazine
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June 26, 2025
1 In Sri Lanka, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is a way of life that strives to meet the needs of modern travellers while respecting and conserving the environment for future generations. Two organisations in Sri Lanka are succeeding in...
Knowledge Nugget: Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025 – Key insights for UPSC aspirants
The Indian Express
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June 27, 2025
What is the rank of India in the Sustainable Development Index? Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up on your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today.(Relevance: UPSC has asked...
From quiet conversations to leading teams: Ali Shiyax at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Hotelier Maldives
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June 26, 2025
Ali Shiyax, Restaurant Manager at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, describes his journey into hospitality as one rooted in quiet observation and a deep appreciation for connection. “My inspiration began at home,” he recalls. “My parents loved...
Villa Nautica’s infinity pool crowned best in the Maldives
Maldives Voice
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Villa Nautica’s signature infinity pool has been voted the Best Resort Pool in the Maldives by readers of the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards 2025 According to the resort, the 1,350-square-meter pool is not just a feature, it is the...
President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to a Healthy, Secure Maldives on World Drug Day
The Maldives Journal
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making the Maldives a healthy and secure nation, aligning with global efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking. In a message shared on X to mark the...
BML introduces 'ENV POS' initiative in the Maldives
Sun Online International
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The Bank of Maldives (BML) is proud to introduce the ENV POS, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Maldivian banking sector. Under the initiative, every transaction made through a BML Point of Sale (POS) terminal, the bank will set aside a...
UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: 10 best and worst countries; India breaks into top 100 for the first time
The Indian Express
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June 26, 2025
UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: Even after a decade of adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress remains largely off course.According to the 2025 Sustainable Development Report (SDR), none of the 17 Global...
New map reveals where specific climate change policies are active
Environment Journal
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June 25, 2025
From carbon pricing to net zero emissions, the graphic shows which countries are leading the way on progressive regulations. Based on data from REN21 — a policy network and a multi-stakeholder governance group which focuses on low carbon an...
India ranks among top 100 nations for first time in achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Mint
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June 25, 2025
India ranked among the top 100 nations out of 167 countries for its progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reported the news agency PTI, citing UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's 10th and latest Sustainable...
Bank of Maldives pledges millions to environment with new ENV POS programme
Hotelier Maldives
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June 25, 2025
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced ENV POS, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Maldives banking sector. Under this programme, for every transaction made through a BML Point of Sale (POS) terminal, the bank will set aside a contribution from...
The Turbulent Transition of Power in the Maldives: A Tale of Rivalry and Restoration (1892–1904)
Ras Online
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The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a period of political upheaval in the Maldives, characterized by rapid changes in leadership, intense factional rivalries, and the struggle for legitimacy. The transition from Sultan Mohamed...
Sri Lanka leader to visit Maldives, eyes bilateral trade: Sources
EconomyNext
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June 25, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayke is likely to undertake a three-day official visit to the Maldives in the last week of July and the visit will be focusing on the bilateral trade and relationship, sources familiar with the...
CHEC: Shaping Maldives’ hospitality landscape, one resort at a time
Hotelier Maldives
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June 25, 2025
With world-class resort construction and reclamation as its core strength, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is helping to redefine luxury tourism in the Maldives—project by project, island by island.The Maldives, a string of tropical...
India enters top 100 in UN’s Sustainable Development Goals ranking
News9 Live
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June 25, 2025
India News India has secured a place among the top 100 out of 167 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. | Photo: Getty Images New Delhi: India has, for the first time, secured a place among the top 100...