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ADFD inaugurates Maafaru International Airport in Maldives
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 377 Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, has inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an...
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation In The Maldives
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –July 2025: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development ADFD continues to strengthen its global reputation as a leading development institution by financing strategic projects that create lasting and...
Smoke-Free Alternatives Production Supported by World-Class Laboratory
The Jakarta Post
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s smoke-free alternatives developed by PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (Sampoerna) and its parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI), continue to gain popularity, a key question arises: How do Sampoerna and PMI meet both domestic and export demand...
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation in Maldives
Oklahoma City Sun
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ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of its strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, today inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an...
Sun Siyam Resorts introduces apprenticeship programme for Maldivians
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
Sun Siyam Resorts and the Maldivian Ministry of Higher Education teamed up to launch the Sun Siyam Apprenticeship Programme. This collaborative effort is in line with the Sustainable and Integrated Labour Services (SAILS) Project, a World...
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...
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...
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...
Dhiraagu offers USD 500 travel voucher, PS5 in new promo
Raajje
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Ooredoo Maldives has launched its SuperNet service in Thulhaadhoo island of Baa atoll, delivering gigabit-speed internet and unlimited data packages to homes and businesses across the island. Dubbed the nation’s fastest and most reliable...
This animal has a built-in taser to stun sharks
National Geographic
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Diver Ali Ansaar filmed a Gulf torpedo ray warding off a tiger shark in the Maldives. As part of this study, Papastamatiou and his colleagues re-examined past footage, including an experiment they had conducted in the late 1990s on Pacific...
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...
In Confucius' birthplace, global experts seek common ground for shared development
Sacramento Sun - California
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JINAN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Scholars and experts from around the world convened Wednesday in Nishan, Shandong Province, for two days of dialogue and cultural exchange, aiming to deepen mutual understanding among civilizations and explore shared...
Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
In the tiny South Pacific nation of just over 10,000 people, one in three citizens has already entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. Tuvalu is classified as being extremely...
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New security challenge for India: CDS Chauhan flags China-Pakistan-Bangladesh axis as regional risk
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, on Tuesday (July 8) warned that a “possible convergence” of interests between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh could have serious “security implications” for regional stability. He also said the...
Community-Based Charities Benefit From Hard Rock Foundation Grants
MediaPost
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Hard Rock hotels and cafes around the world are known for their rock and roll memorabilia and sensibility rather than a charitable mode. Still, the brand’s nonprofit arm is giving back to the local communities in which the chain operates. The Hard...
China Focus: In Confucius' birthplace, global experts seek common ground for shared development
China Internet Information Center
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JINAN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Scholars and experts from around the world convened Wednesday in Nishan, Shandong Province, for two days of dialogue and cultural exchange, aiming to deepen mutual understanding among civilizations and explore shared...
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...