Hospitality Through a Maldivian Lens with Ahmed Zahir, General Manager at Angsana Velavaru

At the very core of Maldivian hospitality lies authenticity—a form of discovery that transcends staged encounters and instead immerses guests in the true essence of the islands: its people, its culture, and its natural beauty. Exemplifying this...

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives Announces Return of Manta Month

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is proud to confirm the return of Manta Month this September. Now firmly established as an annual highlight on the international conservation calendar,...

Saudi University donates 64,000 books to Maldives Islamic libraries

In a significant boost to Islamic education in the Maldives, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University of Saudi Arabia has donated 64,000 books to Islamic libraries across the country. The books were formally handed over at a ceremony held...

Maldives to launch first-ever National Engineering Award in 2026

In a move to recognize the invaluable contributions of engineers to the nation's development, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government will begin awarding the National Engineering Award starting in 2026. The announcement was...

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort announces Atlantis-inspired festive calendar

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced its festive programme for the upcoming season, themed around ‘A Celebration for the Oceans’. Drawing inspiration from the Indian Ocean, the programme will transport guests into the mythical...

Bestbuy Maldives announced as Silver Sponsor of GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading B2B hospitality media group in the country, has announced Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) as the Silver Sponsor of the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, which will take place at Kurumba Maldives on 13 October 2025....

Satellites Reveal Global Sea Levels Are Rising Exactly as Scientists Predicted in the 1990s

A recent study validates the accuracy of 1990s climate predictions regarding sea level rise. Discover how these early forecasts hold up against modern observations and the implications for coastal regions. Rising Seas Some low-lying island nations...

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Welcomes Nigeria First Lady at the 7th Edition of Their First Ladies Initiative Summit to Discuss Their Joint Programs to Build Healthcare Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and Support Girl Education

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Abuja, Nigeria – Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated...

Science The Cool Down Scientists make concerning discovery after examining coral skeletons in ocean: 'A warning sign'

Research analyzing coral skeletons in the Indian Ocean has revealed a timeline of sea-level rise. What's happening? The National University of Singapore found that water levels in the region began accelerating much earlier than expected. The...

Hotelier Maldives names Kurumba Maldives as GM Forum 2025 venue

Hotelier Maldives, the leading B2B hospitality media group in the country, has announced Kurumba Maldives as the host venue for the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025. The forum, recognised as the leading gathering of hospitality...

Will ‘sinking’ islands like Maldives exist once the seas take over their land?

Avidan Kent, University of East Anglia and Zana Syla, University of East Anglia Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms,...

Business News | GETI, India's National Hub for Teacher Training & School Transformation, Launches Hi PATH App Across 10,000+ Schools

VMPL Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 20: The Global Education & Training Institute (GETI), India's national hub for teacher training and school transformation, concluded its three-day Ed Leadership International Roundtable with a...

Maldives to honor engineering excellence with national award from 2026

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will launch a National Engineers’ Award starting in 2026 to honor the pivotal role of engineers in shaping the nation’s development. The announcement came as the Maldives marked its...

Safaath Ahmed Zahir: First Maldivian in Asia 21 Fellows

Safaath Ahmed Zahir has been selected as this year's Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows. The Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows program is a year-long, multi-disciplinary leadership development initiative by the Asia Society, established in 2006, that...

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives launches annual Manta Month 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has announced the return of Manta Month this September, following the success of last year’s initiative. Now established as an annual programme, the celebration offers guests of all ages the opportunity to...

Maldives, China engage in talks on oceanographic research

Minister of Fisheries & Ocean Resources Mr. Ahmed Shiyam has engaged in talks with a Chinese delegation led by Professor Li Tiegang, Director General of the First Institute of Oceanography, regarding marine geology and oceanographic research. The...

GETI, India’s National Hub for Teacher Training & School Transformation, Launches Hi PATH App Across 10,000+ Schools

VMPL Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 20: The Global Education & Training Institute (GETI), India's national hub for teacher training and school transformation, concluded its three-day Ed Leadership International Roundtable with a...

Brazil and South Africa: A United Front in the Genocide Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice

In a powerful display of international solidarity, Brazil has formally filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice in the ongoing case brought by South Africa against Israel over the devastating war in the Gaza Strip...

Chinese brands vie for the spotlight abroad with tech, tea, and toys

Artificial intelligence was the central theme at CES 2025, where Chinese companies focused on practical use cases. Their products and services spanned home appliances, eyewear, baby care, beauty, and musical instruments. Hardware exports continued...

Ocean to Gulf: Dubai’s Mondoir Art Gallery hosts Maldivian artist sisters

Mondoir Art Gallery in Downtown Dubai will soon be hosting an upcoming exhibition (Sept. 13 – 30), supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in UAE. The show, titled Cracks & Bloom, presents the work of artist sisters Raya and Raniya...