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Dhiraagu hands over second speedboat to grand prize winner

Dhiraagu has officially handed over the second and final speedboat to the lucky winner of its exciting ‘Win 2 Speedboats’ promotion. At a special ceremony held at the Al Shaali Marine boatyard, the grand prize, an Al Shaali Marine Canary 28 sports speedboat powered by a Yamaha 250HP outboard engine, was presented to the lucky […]

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Dhiraagu hands over second speedboat to promotion winner

Dhiraagu has handed over the second and final speedboat awarded under its ‘Win 2 Speedboats’ promotion. The prize, an Al Shaali Marine Canary 28 sports speedboat powered by a Yamaha 250HP outboard engine, was presented to Mohamed Yoosuf of Malé during a ceremony held at the Al Shaali Marine boatyard. Dhiraagu Chief Executive Officer and […]

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Finolhu welcomes new tennis and padel professional Stefano

As tennis and padel continue to shape the luxury travel landscape, Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, has welcomed French-Mexican sports professional Stefano as its new Tennis Pro, further elevating the resort’s growing focus on world-class racquet experiences in the Maldives. Originally from Mexico, Stefano arrives at Finolhu with an extensive background in both tennis and […]

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BML rolls out Aaya update to improve customer banking requests

Bank of Maldives (BML) has started the rollout of updates to Aaya on the BML Mobile Banking App and Internet Banking, to make it more convenient for customers to submit banking requests. As part of this, customers can no longer send banking requests through the messaging feature within the Mobile Banking App and Internet Banking. […]

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Sheraton Maldives celebrates seven Kurimagu Leadership Programme graduates

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has celebrated the graduation of seven associates from Marriott International’s Kurimagu Leadership Programme, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of Maldivian hospitality leaders. Representing Finance, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Engineering, and Housekeeping, the graduates completed the intensive 12-month leadership journey designed to equip high-potential Maldivian […]

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Maldives, Ethiopia sign air services agreement

The Maldives and Ethiopia have signed an air services agreement aimed at establishing scheduled air links between the two countries. The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation by Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen and Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Yohannes Abera Belete. […]

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Sirru Fen Fushi launches luxury glamping experience in Maldives

Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort invites travellers to rediscover the Maldives through an extraordinary new luxury glamping experience, where safari- inspired living, immersive nature encounters and five-star indulgence come together on one of the Indian Ocean’s most secluded islands. The Maldives has long been synonymous with overwater villas and endless turquoise horizons. Now, Sirru Fen […]

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Coco Collection celebrates Maldivian heritage across its island resorts

While the Maldives is best known for its crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches, it is also home to a rich cultural heritage shaped by generations of island life. As a truly Maldivian-owned company, Coco Collection honours the traditions that continue to shape the islands, inviting guests to experience authentic customs, local craftsmanship and the […]

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Bank of Maldives selects Finastra Essence to modernise core banking

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, on Tuesday announced that the Bank of Maldives (BML) has selected Finastra Essence to modernise its core banking operations and support its long-term digital transformation strategy. The agreement will enable the bank to accelerate product innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver seamless banking experiences across both conventional […]

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Visit Maldives expands Australia outreach through three-city campaign

Visit Maldives has officially launched Visit Maldives Week in Australia, a three-city roadshow designed to strengthen the Maldives’ presence in one of its fastest-growing long-haul markets. Beginning today in Perth, the roadshow will continue in Melbourne on 22 July and Sydney on 23 July, bringing together leading tourism stakeholders from the Maldives and Australia to […]

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The Standard, Maldives launches month-long wellness programme

The Standard, Maldives, by Hyatt invites guests to embrace the art of mindful living with a month- long celebration dedicated to wellness, vitality, and self-care. Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and the resort’s signature laid-back island energy, Wellness Month blends nourishing cuisine, mindful movement, and restorative spa experiences into a thoughtfully […]

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Visitor survey shows Gen Z driving change in Maldives tourism

The Maldives is attracting a growing number of Generation Z travellers, whose travel habits are reshaping the country’s tourism market, according to the Maldives Visitor Survey 2025 published by the Ministry of Tourism. The survey found that 73 per cent of visitors were travelling to the Maldives for the first time, while 25 per cent […]

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