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Maldives and Singapore sign three strategic agreements
Maldives Voice
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In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation, the Maldives and Singapore signed three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today during an official ceremony held at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The signing was...
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....
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...
Singapore and Maldives to cooperate on sustainability
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
SINGAPORE - Singapore and the Maldives – both small island countries vulnerable to climate change – have signed an agreement to work together on sustainability and the environment. In the afternoon of June 30, they also inked two other agreements...
President Dr. Muizzu strengthens Maldives–Singapore ties during state visit
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed were accorded a ceremonial welcome in Singapore, marking the start of a landmark state visit celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Singapore. The...
Four Members Appointed to Board of Maldives Development Bank
The Maldives Journal
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The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of four new members to the Board of Directors of the Maldives Development Bank. The appointments were made in accordance with the legal framework governing the...
Kandooma crowned Maldives’ top dive resort; offers free diving
Hotelier Maldives
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June 30, 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been crowned ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort 2025’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards, marking a major milestone as the inaugural winner of this newly introduced category. The announcement was made at a...
Sustainability & tangible results at the forefront of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme’s annual stocktaking
World Customs Organization
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The WCO’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), organized its annual National Focal Points Meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 to assess the...
Holiday Inn Kandooma Named ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort’ at 2025 World Travel Awards
The islandchief
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Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been crowned ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort 2025’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards, marking a major milestone as the inaugural winner of this newly introduced category. The announcement was made at a...
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....
Four Appointed to Board of Maldives Development Bank
The Maldives Journal
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The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of four individuals to the Board of the Maldives Development Bank, the state-owned entity tasked with driving infrastructure and economic development initiatives. The...
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives appoints Myles Murphy as new Marine Biologist
Hotelier Maldives
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June 30, 2025
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives has announced the appointment of Myles Murphy as the resort’s new Marine Biologist, underscoring the property’s continued dedication to marine conservation and sustainable practices. Hailing from the UK, Myles Murphy...
Maldives: President Extends Independence Day Greetings To Seychelles
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended warm greetings to His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan, the government, and the people of Seychelles on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. In a post...
Maldives wins top honours at World Travel Awards 2025 for Indian Ocean Region
Hotelier Maldives
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June 29, 2025
The Maldives has once again demonstrated its prominence in global tourism by securing two prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Category. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations...
Maldives reaffirms commitment to Seychelles ties in Independence day greetings
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended warm Independence Day greetings to the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, as well as to the government and people of Seychelles, on the occasion of their national day. In a message shared on his...
16 Newly Released Wildlife ImagesWinners Of BigPicture Photo Competition
Forbes
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Puddle Jumper, Aquatic Life Finalist. Mudskippers wrench themselves across mudflats, over rocks and ... More even up the trunks of mangrove trees; Goode Beach, AustraliaGeorgina Steytler, Australia - BigPicture Nature World Photography Competition...
MNATS Holds Annual General Meeting, Focuses on Self-Sustainability and Workforce Development
The Maldives Journal
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The Maldives National Air Traffic Service (MNATS) held its Annual General Meeting today at Hulhule Island Hotel, with a strong focus on achieving financial independence, improving technical capacity, and maintaining uninterrupted air traffic...
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI wins ‘Maldives’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa’ at 2025 WTAs
Maldives Insider
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June 29, 2025
THE OZEN COLLECTION has announced that OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI has been named ‘Maldives’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa’ at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards, marking a third consecutive win and reaffirming its status as one of the Indian...
The Maldives: A Timeless Jewel of the Indian Ocean Shines Again at the World Travel Awards 2025
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a glittering ceremony held last night in Tanzania, the Maldives once again solidified its status as the crown jewel of Indian Ocean tourism, winning the coveted title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa...
JW Marriott Resorts in Maldives Celebrate Summer Solstice with Signature Garden Party Events
The islandchief
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In a heartfelt tribute to nature, community, and the spirit of renewal, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa and the newly opened JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort marked the summer solstice on June 20, 2025 with a JW Marriott signature...