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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...

President praises police on 21st anniversary of Maldives Police Service
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has commended the Maldives Police Service (MPS) for their honesty and dedication as the institution marks its 21st anniversary as a civil service. In his message on the occasion of the Maldives Police Service Day, the...

Detox and reset programme in the Maldives is based on epigenetic testing
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness and detoxification.The programmes, which last either five, seven or 10 days, are called Detox and Reset and Mindful Journey. Detox and Reset The Detox...

JA Manafaru in the Maldives offers #mindfulness and #detox programmes with #epigenetic testing @JAresorts #JA_Manafaru #spa
Job opportunities JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness and detoxification. The programmes, which last either five, seven or 10 days, are called Detox and Reset and Mindful Journey. Detox...

Data show seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed
Rising seas are a major consequence of global warming, with many implications for low-lying coastal areas. Coral reefs, which are highly sensitive to their environment, are also particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in sea level. When the sea...

President Xi calls for enhanced exchanges, cooperation with Maldives
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in the port city of Tianjin on Sunday, calling for enhancing exchanges, continuing to deepen practical cooperation, and strengthening communication and collaboration. Muizzu...
Xi meets Maldives President Muizzu, calls for deepening ties with effective implementation of FTA
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Chinese President Xi Jinping met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu here on Sunday and called for deepening bilateral ties with effective implementation of the Free Trade Agreement...

Xi Jinping, Maldives President Muizzu Vow To Deepen Ties, Push China-Maldives FTA At SCO Summit
Tianjin, Aug 31 (PTI) Chinese President Xi Jinping met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu here on Sunday and called for deepening bilateral ties with effective implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two leaders met on the sidelines...
Xi meets Maldivian president
(Xinhua) 15:25, August 31, 2025 TIANJIN, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in the port city of Tianjin on Sunday. Muizzu is in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)...

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...

Op-ed: China-Maldives Friendship Bridge: China’s Answer
The following is an op-ed written by Kong Xianhua, the Chinese ambassador to Maldives. ____ The China-Maldives Friendship Bridge stands right outside my office window, and I cross it every day during my commute between Malé and Hulhumalé. Upon my...

World in brief: September 18, 2025
MALDIVES: President Mohamed Muizzu ratified a controversial new media law today, allowing for hefty fines and closure of media outlets deemed to violate its provisions. The new law requires journalists to respect the nation’s constitution, Islam,...

Happy Hormones Yoga brings ‘The Joy Rituals’ to W Maldives
W Maldives will introduce The Joy Rituals, a two-week wellbeing programme in collaboration with Happy Hormones Yoga founders Rajendra Kumar and Katrin Berger. Scheduled from 15 to 27 September 2025, the initiative will feature yoga, meditation,...

President ratifies amendment to strengthen Maldives’ payment system
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the First Amendment to Act No. 8/2021, the National Payment System Act. The amendment was passed during the 26th sitting of the second session of 2025 of the 20th People’s Majlis on 18 August 2025. The...

FDC contracted to transform Usgekolhu to a museum
Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage has contracted state-owned company on social housing, Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC), to transform Usgekolhu into an immersive museum. The agreement pertaining to the project was signed by...

Yalamanchili appoints Dihan Rodrigo as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives
Yalamanchili Solutions for Payments (YSP), a Singapore based global technology leader in digital payment processing, has announced the appointment of Dihan Rodrigo as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With this strategic appointment,...

Kuramathi Maldives launches fortnightly Kids Club programme
Kuramathi Maldives has introduced the new Bageecha Kids Club fortnightly programme, designed to inspire creativity, nurture curiosity, and create memorable holidays for children. The two-week programme, which began on 25 August, offers a wide...

Electrify Maldives signs on as Title Sponsor for TechEng2025
Electrify Maldives has been confirmed as the Title Sponsor for TechEng2025, the Maldives’ first dedicated B2B technology and engineering expo for the hospitality industry. Scheduled for 28–30 October 2025 at Central Park, Hulhumalé, TechEng2025...

Dreaming of the Maldives? Destination expert's 4 tips to save 'hundreds' on island adventure
When thinking about a bucket list holiday, it turns out that many share the same dream: an endless stretch of chalk-white sand and a crystal blue sparkling ocean, with palm trees dotted along the coastline bobbing away in a gentle, warm breeze....

9th Edition of South Asian Travel Awards Begins in Sri Lanka, Colombo With SATA Connect & Conversations
The 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 has officially kicked off with its pre-event component, SATA Connect & Conversation (C&C), today at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. SATA C&C is a dynamic networking session where...