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Jaan Roose rewrites rules with parasail slackline walk in Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Record-setting athlete Jaan Roose of Estonia has completed his most difficult project to date – an astonishing slackline walk between two moving objects. The feat, which saw him make a challenging descent between a parasail and the boat towing it...
“Ooredoo Maldives is Ready to Support Investors with Power and Connectivity Needed" Says Khalid Al-Hamadi
The islandchief
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Khalid Al-Hamadi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ooredoo Maldives, took part in the “From Foundation to Future: Exploring Investment Partnerships” panel at the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum 2025 in Singapore. Hosted by the...
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...
Almost 100 arrested in UAE-led operation in the Amazon Basin
The National News
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The UAE has led a major international operation against environmental crimes in the Amazon Basin, resulting in 94 arrests and the seizure of assets valued at more than $64 million. The 14-day effort, Operation Green Shield, was a multinational...
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...
All 65 countries where it’s illegal to be LGBTQ+ in 2025, including the UAE and Mali
Pink News
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July 9, 2025
How many countries is it still illegal to be gay in 2025? More than you’d think, probably. Since we last updated this list, Mali has criminalised LGBTQ+ activity and Trinidad and Tobago have re-criminalised it, although more positively, Namibia...
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...
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...
PM Modi Equals Record Of All Congress PMs With 17 Speeches To Foreign Parliaments (VIDEO)
Free Press Journal
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Windhoek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a significant milestone in his diplomatic journey, having now delivered 17 speeches to foreign Parliaments, matching the cumulative record of all Congress Prime Ministers before him. This...
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...