Woman nearly falls while floating above a school of sharks in the Maldives, SA stunned

A woman relaxing on a seashell-shaped float in the Maldives was filmed having a terrifying close call when a nurse shark unexpectedly bumped her float The suspenseful video was shared on TikTok, attracting massive views and comments from a shocked...

Maagiri Hotel Collaborates with Maldives National University to Celebrate National Tourism Day

In celebration of National Tourism Day, Maagiri Hotel proudly collaborated with the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality at Maldives National University (MNU) to host an engaging and educational work session for hospitality students on October 5,...

MDP demand probe into police over photo leak

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has lodged complaints with the National Integrity Commission (NIC), the Parliament and the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM), demanding an immediate investigation into allegations of...

National poll shows Maldivians oppose shark fishery reopening

8 October 2025 &nbsp 3 minutes of reading Maldives gulper shark populations were decimated by overfishing (Photo: miyaru.org) A new national poll in the Maldives has revealed overwhelming public opposition to the government’s plan to reopen the...

Vice-President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended Flagship Climate Dialogue in London

London, October 8, AZERTAC A Flagship Climate Dialogue on “Sea Level Fluctuations and Unequal Consequences: Case Studies from the Caspian Sea and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)” was held at the historic Marlborough House in London, UK. The...

Oblu Nature Helengeli by Sentido, Maldives hotel review

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This Maldives resort has a vibrant house coral reef for snorkelling

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Maldives Book of Records launched; redefines tourism via discovery, achievement

Visit Maldives has officially launched the Maldives Book of Records, a first-of-its-kind national initiative celebrating the country’s natural wonders, cultural heritage, and extraordinary achievements. Unveiled on National Tourism Day 2025, the...

Why Saving Sharks In The Maldives Must Include Supporting Fishers

The Gulper Shark is a rare deepwater dogfish with a widespread global distribution. It is taken as bycatch in deepwater fisheries. alamy.com When the Maldives declared its waters a shark sanctuary in 2010, it made history. The small island nation...

Vice-President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attends Flagship Climate Dialogue in London

A Flagship Climate Dialogue entitled “Sea Level Fluctuations and Unequal Consequences: Case Studies from the Caspian Sea and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)” was held at the historic Marlborough Palace in London, UK, Azernews reports. The...

How the Maldives Is Building Its Profile as a Global Superyacht Haven

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first-ever Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September through December 2025, as part of a bold effort to establish the Maldives as one of the world’s premier luxury yacht destinations....

Fushifaru Maldives marks 8 years with Elegant Eight anniversary celebration

Fushifaru Maldives has announced the celebration of its 8th anniversary with a week-long programme of cultural showcases, culinary journeys, artistic experiences, and vibrant island festivities under the theme “Elegant Eight.” Taking place from...

Pulse Hotels & Resorts’ Aalim Mohamed to deliver session on leadership 5.0 at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading hospitality media group in the Maldives, has announced that Aalim Mohamed, Group Director of Human Resources at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, will deliver a presentation titled “Leadership 5.0 and Moving Beyond Resilience...

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...

The ‘Arctic Maldives’ is a European island with ‘spectacular’ Northern Lights in 2026

A postcard-perfect village known for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters (Picture: Shutterstock/ArtBBNV) In 2019, a tiny island in northern Norway bid farewell to time. It pretended to, anyway. Sommarøy, a fishing hub west of Tromsø inside...

Zayed Sustainability Prize announces the 2026 finalists driving sustainability and humanitarianism

33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle urgent global challenges delivering clean energy, safe water, nutritious...

SL to host int’l conference on wetlands, mental health, and sustainable tourism

Bringing wetland professionals, mental health experts and tourism leaders on a single platform, the ‘Wellness in Wetlands 2025 International Conference’ will be held in Colombo from 9-12 October. The primary objective of the gathering is to...

Hotel Asia Maldives 2025: Where hospitality meets innovation

In the Maldives, tourism isn’t just an industry—it’s the heartbeat of the nation. And every year, Hotel Asia Maldives brings the world of hospitality together right here in paradise. This is more than just an exhibition. It’s where global...

Maldives police arrest 8 demonstrators during opposition party protest

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Is the Maldives sinking? Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation highlights Shaahina Ali’s fight for conservation

Plastic pollution is a threat to marine ecosystems. In the Maldives, one woman leads the fight against it. Read on to learn more about Ramon Magsaysay awardee Shaahina Ali It is truly a privilege of a lifetime to step on the shores of Maldives....