Maldivian diplomat praises COP29 Presidency’s leadership in international climate cooperation

London, October 8, AZERTAC “We are very happy with Azerbaijan's strong leadership during the COP Presidency and we will be continuing this collaboration until the COP30 in Brazil,” Dr. Iruthisham Adam, High Commissioner of Maldives to the UK, told...

Lily Hotels appoints Chloe Esme as Director of Sales & Marketing for UK and Europe

Lily Hotels, the owner and operator of Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, has announced the appointment of Chloe Esme as Director of Sales & Marketing for the UK and Europe. With over twenty years of experience in the...

Maldives’ gulper shark fishery plan faces “overwhelming backlash”

Shaha Hashim, executive director of Maldives Resilient Reefs, said: “The Maldives’ shark sanctuary is one of the country’s greatest conservation achievements, recognised worldwide. Reopening gulper shark fishing puts our marine ecosystems, our...

Maldives nominated for World’s Leading Destination and Green Destination 2025

The Maldives has once again been nominated at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), following its recent success in securing two prestigious regional titles at the Indian Ocean level. The destination now advances to compete on the global stage in...

Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025 to explore investor alignment in new panel discussion

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced a new panel discussion for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, scheduled to take place on 13 October 2025 at Kurumba Maldives. The session, titled...

Maldives ranked no. 1 island in Africa and Indian Ocean by Condé Nast Traveller

Maldives has once again affirmed its position as a leading global island destination, being ranked No. 1 in Africa and the Indian Ocean at the Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, announced on 7 October 2025. The annual Readers’...

SCEAM and Addu Nature Park to Host “Mind & Motion” Event for World Mental Health Day Hithadhoo, Maldives

The Southern Community Empowerment Association of Maldives (SCEAM) is set to host a special event in collaboration with Addu Nature Park to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. The event, titled “Mind & Motion: Addu...

Art of balance: Wellness at Ayada Maldives

At Ayada Maldives, wellness is not an add-on to the guest experience, it is part of the island’s natural rhythm. Surrounded by the soothing sounds of the ocean and the vibrant energy of the tropics, guests are invited to rediscover balance through...

Bangladesh, UNDP advance climate diplomacy

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 10 October, 2025, 00:15 Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme on Thursday agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas of skill development, vocational training and climate diplomacy to benefit...

Dhivehi Insurance to present on emerging risks at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced that Dhivehi Insurance, the Gold Sponsor of this year’s General Managers (GM) Forum, will deliver a presentation titled “Insurance Solutions for Emerging Risks in a...

The Cocoon Collection introduces pioneering internship for aspiring Maldivian hoteliers

The Cocoon Collection has officially launched its first batch of the “Starter Program”, a pioneering internship initiative aimed at nurturing and empowering the next generation of Maldivian hospitality professionals. Leaders from The Cocoon...

Bank of Maldives to deliver presentation on digital transformation in tourism at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives has announced that Afrah Ahmed, Director of Cards at Bank of Maldives (BML), will deliver a presentation titled “Digital Transformation in Maldives Tourism” at the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025. The ninth edition of...

Milaidhoo Maldives recognised among world’s best in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Milaidhoo Maldives has been recognised as one of the world’s best resorts in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, earning a place among the top global destinations. This international recognition reflects the resort’s...

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives celebrates second consecutive win in Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Kuda Villingili Resort has announced that the leading five-star luxury resort in the Maldives has once again been recognized among the Top 10 Resorts in the Indian Ocean, securing the #7 ranking in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’...

‘Sovereignty is not measured by a nation’s size’: Maldives President Muizzu on solidarity with Palestine

If more countries take resolute stances against Israel, ‘cumulative effect will become impossible to ignore,’ says Muizzu When powerful countries shield Israel from consequences, international mechanisms ‘are weakened, and justice is delayed,’...

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Presents Liu Bolin and Maison Ruinart this November

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands announces a landmark residency bringing together two cultural icons – acclaimed Chinese performance artist and photographer, Liu Bolin known as The Invisible Man, and Maison Ruinart, the first established...

Small island nations face $476 billion climate risk by 2050, urgent $12 billion annual investment needed, says new report

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) — among the least responsible for climate change — face losses of up to $476 billion by 2050 if adaptation measures are not accelerated, a new report by the Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA) has warned....

Amyra Dastur shares sun-kissed moments from Maldives getaway; see pics

en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Amyra Dastur shares sun-kissed moments from Maldives getaway; see pics Bollywood actress Amyra Dastur recently treated fans to a glimpse of her sun-soaked getaway...

Around the World in Wonder: A Festive Journey at Amilla Maldives

Amilla Maldives invites guests to experience “Around the World in Wonder”, a vibrant celebration of global culture, curiosity, and joy. Inspired by Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, guests will journey across the globe, exploring a new...

Coral Reefs in Lakshadweep at High Risk as Microplastic Pollution Deepens Ecological Threats

The study, recently published in Elsevier’s Journal of Hazardous Materials, involved sampling from 24 sites across six inhabited atolls—Kavaratti, Agatti, Kadmat, Amini, Minicoy and Kalpeni—with four sampling locations in each. This region forms...