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This animal has a built-in taser to stun sharks
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...

Stream It or Skip It: ‘All the Sharks’ on Netflix, Where Shark-Obsessed Scientists Visit Mysterious Depths in an Underwater Photo Contest
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...

People’s Bank and Mastercard unveil hi-tech virtual debit card via People’s Pay App
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
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
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...

Learning from India: How Maldives Can Elevate its Diplomatic Standing Through Delegation Diplomacy
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,...

Dhiraagu offers USD 500 travel voucher, PS5 in new promo
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...

Tom Osborne drives groundbreaking environmental initiatives at Kuramathi Maldives
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...

PM Modi Reaches Historic Milestone With 17 Foreign Parliament Speeches, Equaling Congress PM's 70-Year Record
Windhoek, July 9: 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...
President witnesses signing of key agreements between Maldives and Singapore
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...

PM Modi Matches Congress Pms' 70-Year Record With 17 Foreign Parliament Speeches
(MENAFN- IANS) Windhoek, July 9 (IANS) 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...
Singapore and Maldives to cooperate on sustainability
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...

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Launches Exclusive Doctor G Skincare Partnership, a First in the Maldives
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo has officially launched an exclusive skincare partnership with Doctor G Skincare, becoming the first resort in the Maldives to introduce the renowned Italian cosmeceutical brand to its spa and retail offering. Guests at...

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Unveils Exclusive Ferrari Testa Rossa J Experience on Ithaafushi Private Island
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has officially debuted a world-first collaboration with Hedley Studios, unveiling a Ferrari Testa Rossa J on its ultra-exclusive Ithaafushi Private Island, in what has become a standout moment in the resort’s...

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives appoints Myles Murphy as new Marine Biologist
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives has announced the appointment of Myles Murphy as the resort’s new Marine Biologist, underscoring the property’s continued dedication to marine conservation and sustainable practices. Hailing from the UK, Myles Murphy...

Faxy’s Hijama clinic under probe for weight loss ad
Health Ministry has launched a probe regarding an advertisement by Faxy’s Hijama Clinic, owned by Fazeela Usman, claiming a single hijama session helps loose three to four kilos. The clinic has come under fire on multiple prior occasions, with the...

Maldives On A Budget? Here’s How To Do It Without Breaking The Bank
Home Destination Maldives On A Budget Heres How To Do It Without Breaking The Bank You do not need a lot of money to enjoy the Maldives smart choices like staying on local islands eating local food and using ferries can help you enjoy more and...

Maldives makes strides in digital ID as Taiwan faces scrutiny
Homepage > News > Business > Maldives makes strides in digital ID as Taiwan faces scrutiny Legislators in the Maldives are making strides toward enacting a digital ID legislation, with the most recent development being the initiation of a public...

Our Brit daughter, 15, was killed by boat propeller while snorkelling in Maldives…we’re forced to investigate ourselves
THE devastated parents of a British teenager killed on a school trip claim they've been forced to investigate her death themselves. Jenna Chan, 15, died after being struck by a boat propeller while snorkelling in the Maldives. 3 Jenna Chan, 15,...
Maldives to be the first country to install Air conditioners at all schools!
Minister of Education Dr Ismail Shafeeu has said that the government’s ambitious venture to install air conditioners at all schools of the country is expected to be completed this year, under the Cool School Project. The Minister made the remarks...