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RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Anna Mansurova as Director of Sales for Russia & CIS
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
In Russia, hospitality is more than a profession — it is a principle, an unspoken pact between host and guest. It is shaped by centuries of tradition yet lives fully in the present. And for the guest, it is the difference between a pleasant stay...
Ooredoo Maldives awards Umrah trip to sixth winner of #LiveUnlimited anniversary campaign
Raajje
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has formalized a partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the country’s accounting and auditing profession....
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa presents world-class Omakase experience with Chef Fumio Yonezawa
Maldives Insider
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August 18, 2025
An unparalleled gastronomic experience is set to unfold in the heart of the Indian Ocean as the luxurious JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa announces a spectacular collaboration with celebrated Japanese Chef Fumio Yonezawa. On October 28, 2025,...
The Nautilus Maldives, ecoBirdy partner for children’s sustainability workshops
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
On 29 October 2025, as the world celebrates conscious living, The Nautilus Maldives, an ultra-luxury bohemian private island hideaway, invites families to embark on a journey of transformation, creativity, and renewal. Debuting on World...
Discover four Centara resorts in the Maldives
TTR Weekly
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August 17, 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand 18 August 2025: Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is redefining the way travellers experience the Maldives with four distinct private island resorts, each tailored to a different style of travel....
An Unexpected Encounter with Oman’s Marine Wonders: A Lesson in Ethical Wildlife Watching
Oman Observer
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August 17, 2025
I wasn’t planning to swim with sea turtles when I headed to Oman — honestly, I just wanted to go scuba diving. But what happened on that day at the Dimaniyat Islands turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had in the...
TPL appointed exclusive distributor for Tonino Lamborghini electric golf carts in the Maldives
Daily FT
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Partnership brings iconic Italian design and sustainable mobility to the Maldives’ high-luxury hospitality sector Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL), a leader in engineering and energy solutions across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has signed an exclusive...
India-Maldives Bilateral Trade Jumps 3-Fold In Last 7 Years
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has registered a more than 3-fold jump over the past seven years from $223 million in 2017–18 to $680 million in 2024–25, according to official figures.India's...
“Vunari Business Camp” Empowers Youth Entrepreneurs Across Maldives on International Youth Day
Maldives Business Review
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Special training camps under the banner of “Vunari Business Camp” were held across the Maldives today, August 16, to mark International Youth Day. Organized by the Business Center Corporation (BCC), the initiative aimed to equip young...
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa: Adults-only Maldivian escape
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, an adults-only property located in the North Malé Atoll, is a secluded escape that blends the natural beauty of the Maldives with a carefully curated hospitality experience. The resort, accessible by a...
Nexus Hospitality appoints Saad Kassis-Mohamed as Chairman; unveils Maldives expansion
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
Nexus Hospitality has announced the appointment of Saad Kassis-Mohamed as chairman and outlined a multi year expansion across the Maldives. The plan combines fresh governance with a clear rollout that will scale an asset light mix of new build and...
Royal Island Resort & Spa, Maldives: Experience barefoot luxury with a Robinson Crusoe vibe in Baa Atoll
Inside Flyer - Colorado
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August 16, 2025
The Royal Island Resort & Spa in Maldives, located in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, offers an authentic Maldivian experience surrounded by lush nature. This charming, small island is surrounded by lush greenery, small gardens with chill-out...
MACL Wins Ooredoo Nation Inter Office Esports Championship Mobile Legend
Maldives Business Review
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has emerged as the champion of the Mobile Legend: Bang Bang (MLBB) tournament at the Ooredoo Nation Inter Office Esports Championship 2025. The event, which concluded over the weekend, marked the second...
MIT names Shuaib Brand Ambassador for Halal Tourism
Sun Online International
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Maldives Islamic Tourism (MIT), a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting halal-friendly tourism, has officially launched an initiative to position the Maldives as a leading destination for Muslim travelers. The announcement was made...
Climate Science Digest: August 14, 2025
Muser Press
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August 14, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (August 14, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. A new window into Earth’s upper atmosphere Harvard SEAS researchers have tested...
Maldives strongly condemns “Greater Israel” vision, cites violation of int’l law
Raajje
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The government of the Maldives has strongly condemned recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promoting the vision of a “Greater Israel,” which includes plans to expand settlements in Palestinian territories. In a statement...
After undermining status of EPA, Maldives' foreign minister discusses importance of environmental protection with EU Ambassador
Raajje
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Following the renaming of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration, turning it into a politically controlled entity, and weakening the regulations regarding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)...
Climate Change Porn Is a PsyOp
Hot Air
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August 14, 2025
The whole climate change discussion is enraging, of course, but also--as somebody who loves science and curiosity--depressing. Unlike many conservatives, I do not believe that it is impossible or even implausible that human activity could alter...
This Weekend in History on August 16 and 17: 2008 Beijing Olympics in Full Swing
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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August 17, 2025
August 16 and 17 have long been dates marked by significant events that have shaped the course of history across the world. On August 16, 1965, the Maldives officially gained independence from the United Kingdom. This small island nation in the...
US, Sri Lanka, Maldives advance maritime infrastructure
Port Technology International
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August 15, 2025
The US, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are advancing regional port and logistics cooperation, following a high-level virtual forum that outlined major infrastructure investments. The event, held on 12 August, brought together US ambassadors to Sri...