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UK, Maldives Likely On PM Modi’s Itinerary Later This Month
StratNews Global
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July 7, 2025
If PM Modi began the month of July by embarking on a five-nation tour to Africa, the Caribbean and South America, he’s likely to end the month by visiting the UK and the Maldives. UK Visit: FTA To Be Signed Sources say PM Modi is likely to visit...
Maldives Living Expo Signs with Sponsors and Partners for 2025
The islandchief
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The Maldives Living Expo 2025 announces the successful conclusion of its Sponsors and Partners Signing Ceremony, held at Water's Edge Rooftop, Hulhumale. The event brought together leading brands, developers, service providers, and media to...
Alia and MIT Conclude 11th Boat Operators Training, Elevating Maritime Safety and Skills in the Maldives
The islandchief
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Alia, in collaboration with the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT), has successfully concluded the 11th edition of the Boat Operators Training (BOT) Program, reaffirming its commitment to advancing maritime competencies, promoting safety and...
Extensive renovations complete at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 5, 2025
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has revealed its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation – extraordinary with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a...
Niyama Private Islands Maldives unveils transformed resort
Maldives Insider
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July 5, 2025
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has revealed its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation – extraordinary with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a...
Maldives Marine Industry Forum (MMIF) 2025 Successfully Concludes at Hotel Jen
The islandchief
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The 3rd edition of the Maldives Marine Industry Forum (MMIF), organized by Medium Events Pvt Ltd, was successfully held on 1st July 2025 at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La. The forum brought together a distinguished group of industry stakeholders,...
Scientists trial chlorine as gentler alternative to antibiotics to fight coral disease
Mongabay
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July 2, 2025
Stony coral tissue loss disease (also known as SCTLD) spreads rapidly, causing high mortality rates among reef-building corals in the Caribbean. The most effective treatment known to date is the application of an antibiotic paste, but this poses a...
Maldives and Singapore sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Ras Online
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Singapore on Monday, aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors. The signing...
Stream It or Skip It: ‘All the Sharks’ on Netflix, Where Shark-Obsessed Scientists Visit Mysterious Depths in an Underwater Photo Contest
Decider
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July 3, 2025
In its Netflix series debut, All the Sharks brings four shark-obsessed duos on a competitive quest to photograph as many sharks as possible. In six 45-minute episodes, the teams will compete across five continents, facing relentless conditions and...
Maldives secures USD 680M in Special Economic Zone investments: Minister Saeed
Maldives Voice
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Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has announced that the Maldives has secured USD 680 million (MVR 10 billion) in investments for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), marking a significant milestone in the government's economic reform...
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...
People’s Bank and Mastercard unveil hi-tech virtual debit card via People’s Pay App
Daily FT
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People’s Bank CEO/GM Clive Fonseka (left) and Mastercard Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Sandun Hapugoda People’s Bank, has embarked on a landmark digital transformation journey. As part of its mission to redefine customer convenience and...
President declares “Project Solar City” as Maldives’ First Special Economic Zone
Miadhu Daily
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially declared “Project Solar City” as the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Maldives; in a significant milestone in the nation’s economic development strategy. The declaration follows the issuance of...
Snapping with sharks: La Jolla scientist competes on Netflix ocean photography show
La Jolla Light Newspaper - California
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July 2, 2025
For some, encountering a shark during a dive in the ocean might seem like a worst-case scenario. But for others, including Scripps Institution of Oceanography postdoctoral scholar Brendan Talwar, there’s nothing better. Taking that passion to...
Foreign airlines open up more air flights to get to Chinese cities amid hot season of summertime travel
Global Times
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Photo: Courtesy of Emirates As the summer travel season begins, the number of inbound and outbound passengers is now steadily rising. Many foreign airlines are launching and expanding flights to China, taking advantage of the summer travel season...
Transport Minister Targets Profitability for Island Aviation Within Two Years
The Maldives Journal
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Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen has announced that the government aims to make Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), operator of the national airline Maldivian, a profitable enterprise within the next two years. The...
Learning from India: How Maldives Can Elevate its Diplomatic Standing Through Delegation Diplomacy
Maldives Voice
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India's strategic dispatch of parliamentary delegations in the aftermath of Operation Sindhoor served as a powerful masterclass in "Delegation Diplomacy." By sending elected representatives to explain its position and rally international support,...
Tom Osborne drives groundbreaking environmental initiatives at Kuramathi Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
At Kuramathi Maldives, sustainability is more than a mission—it is a guiding principle embedded into daily operations. Spearheading these efforts is Tom Osborne, the resort’s Sustainability Manager, who brings a strong academic and practical...
President witnesses signing of key agreements between Maldives and Singapore
Miadhu Daily
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His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and His Excellency Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore witnessed the signing of the following memoranda of understanding between the Maldives and Singapore today. 1. Memorandum of Understanding...
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...