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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island achieves PADI Eco Center Certification
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has been officially certified as a PADI Eco Center, becoming one of only two resorts in the Maldives to receive this recognition in 2025. The certification is awarded to dive resorts that extend their efforts beyond...

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...

Scientists make concerning discovery after examining coral skeletons in ocean: 'A warning sign'
Two significant findings emerged. by Brent WigginsAugust 27, 2025 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...

MATI hosts 3rd Insight forum on sales, revenue, engineering
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) hosted the 3rd Edition of MATI Insight on Wednesday at H. Meerumaa, Male’. The event brought together MATI members, industry stakeholders, senior governmental officials and technical experts to...
Wellness Tourism Market Focused Insights Report 2025-2030 | Nature-Based Wellness Travel on the Rise, Emphasizing Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 3, 2025-- The "Wellness Tourism Market - Focused Insights 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Wellness Tourism Market was valued at USD 954.11 Billion in 2024, and is projected to...

Maldives, Macbooks, iPhones: exclusive campaign for Byblos Bank Armenia’s Mastercard cardholders
August 26, 2025 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Byblos Bank Armenia’s Mastercard cardholders have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive campaign and win one of the following prizes: · 4 luxury vacation packages to the Maldives (each for 2...

President Xi Jinping Calls For Global Peace As China Unveils Cutting-Edge Military Tech At WWII Victory Parade In Beijing I Video
President Xi Jinping Calls For Global Peace As China Unveils Cutting-Edge Military Tech At WWII Victory Parade In Beijing I Video | X @shanghaidaily Beijing: In a historic first, China on Wednesday publicly unveiled some of its most advanced...

Sri Lanka opens Banana Tissue Culture Laboratory to boost fruit value chain development
North Central Province Governor Wasantha Jinadasa opens the Banana Tissue Culture Laboratory with a ribbon cutting ceremony A research officer demonstrates the use of new laboratory equipment during the opening of the Banana Tissue Culture...

Jawakara Islands Maldives inaugurates state-of-the-art marine research facility
The Maldives’ largest marine research centre has been officially inaugurated at Jawakara Islands Maldives. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim, Chairman of Champa Brothers Maldives Pvt Ltd...

UN disability rights committee publishes findings on DPRK, Finland, Kiribati, Maldives, and State of Palestine
OHCHR The Committee noted with concern that the DPRK Constitution did not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on disability, and that denial of reasonable accommodation was not recognised as discrimination. It also drew attention to...

Maldives, Macbooks and iPhones: Exclusive campaign specially for Byblos Bank Armenia’s Mastercard cardholders
Byblos Bank Armenia’s Mastercard cardholders have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive campaign and win one of the following prizes: 4 luxury vacation packages to the Maldives (each for 2 people) 4 MacBook Air laptops (M4 chip) 4 of the...

Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives / IF (Integrated Field)
© W Workspace+ 33 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1033701/centara-grand-lagoon-maldives-if-integrated-field Lead Team: Sorakit Kitcharoenroj, Worawut Oer-areemitr, Thanapolpoj Rochnattakul, Lerpong...

Maldives coral skeleton reveals sea levels sped up from 1959
SINGAPORE – The Indian Ocean’s sea levels began accelerating from 1959, far earlier than previously thought, according to Singapore scientists who studied a coral fossil discovered in the Maldives. Sea levels in the central Indian Ocean rose by...

Maldives highlighted as ideal winter getaway in new travel study
New research by long-haul travel specialist Travelbag has placed Malé, Maldives, among the top destinations for winter sun seekers this year. With average temperatures of 28°C and around eight hours of sunshine a day during the UK’s winter months...
First Lady urges medical community to prioritise research and timely care in women’s health
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has called on healthcare professionals, institutions, and communities to prioritise research, timely care, and collective action in addressing the growing impact of endometriosis on women’s health in the Maldives. She...
Coral nurseries become the new status symbol in the Maldives
The Maldives holds more than 3% of the world’s coral reefs, and in 2025, luxury resorts are turning that natural wealth into a new symbol of prestige. Coral nurseries, floating platforms and large-scale farms are becoming as much a marker of...

Maldives marks National Day with awards celebrating heritage, innovation, and public service
The Maldives marked National Day with a ceremony celebrating excellence and service, as President Dr Mohamed Muizzu conferred the nation’s highest civilian honours on individuals and one corporate entity for their significant contributions to...

Marine research center opens at Jawakara Islands
A marine research center has been established at the Jawakara Islands Maldives. The center was inaugurated on Monday by Tourism and Environment Minister Ahmed Toriq and business magnate Champa Mohamed ‘Uchchu’ Moosa. A five-star property in...

First Lady urges collective action to address endometriosis in Maldives
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has urged healthcare professionals, institutions, and communities to prioritize research, timely care, and collective action to tackle the growing impact of endometriosis on women’s health in the Maldives. Speaking as...

Foreign leaders ride the rapid rails of China’s tech prowess after SCO summit
A slew of foreign leaders took China’s signature high-speed railway from the northern port city of Tianjin to Beijing on Monday and Tuesday, having departed from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to attend a Victory Day parade....