All nine ELE|NA Maldives sanctuaries named wellness champions
This World Wellness Weekend 2026, ELE|NA celebrates the achievement of all nine of its Maldives sanctuaries, each recognised as a Wellness Champion for their commitment to bringing meaningful wellness experiences to guests. World Wellness Weekend is a global movement designed to inspire people to prioritise their wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing: Sleep & […]
Dhiraagu launches reload promotion with MVR 100,000 grand prize
Dhiraagu has launched an exciting new promotion, giving prepaid customers the chance to win weekly cash prizes of MVR 15,000 and a mega prize of MVR 100,000 simply by reloading through the Dhiraagu App. Running until 31 October 2026, the promotion gives customers the chance to enter the lucky draw simply by reloading through the […]
Finolhu Maldives to host two Sato Wine Dinners this September
Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, will welcome the distinctive wines of Central Otago, New Zealand, for two intimate Sato Wine Dinners this September, bringing together expressive winemaking and the resort’s award-winning culinary creativity in two of its signature dining settings. Taking place on 23 September at Kanusan and 27 September at Crab Shack, the evenings […]
Assets Group, Azimut Yachts partner to launch 18-yacht luxury fleet in Maldives
Global destinations developer Assets Group and world-leading nautical brand Azimut Yachts bring together their expertise to integrate bespoke resort stays with the freedom of cruising at sea. Starting in 2026, a dedicated fleet of 18 Azimut yachts and a specialised Azimut Service Centre in Malé will bring this vision to life. The agreement was formally […]
BML to process all new personal accounts, financing under Islamic banking
Bank of Maldives (BML) has taken a significant step forward in its ‘Islamic Finance First’ strategy. Effective Sunday, all new personal accounts and personal financing applications will be processed exclusively under Islamic banking principles. The Bank has also introduced simple and convenient mechanisms to help existing personal account and loan holders’ transition smoothly to Shari’ah-compliant […]
Gili Lankanfushi appoints Hussain Adam as Assistant Front Office Manager
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has appointed Hussain Adam as Assistant Front Office Manager, strengthening the resort’s Front Office leadership team. Hussain joins the resort with experience in the hospitality industry and a background in guest relations and front office operations. In his new role, he will support the Front Office team in overseeing the guest journey […]
Gili Lankanfushi appoints Abraham Solanoy Ada as Head Chef of Japanese specialty restaurant
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has appointed Abraham Solanoy Ada as Head Chef of its Japanese Specialty Restaurant, marking his return to the resort following nine years with its culinary team earlier in his career. Chef Abraham previously worked at Gili Lankanfushi between 2013 and 2023, progressing from Chef de Partie to Chef de Cuisine during his […]
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives welcomes tennis, wellness specialists for September
At Gili Lankanfushi Maldives wellbeing is a deeply personal journey. This season, the award-winning eco-luxury resort is enriching that journey with the arrival of two exceptional specialists, each bringing a unique approach to helping guests reconnect with themselves through movement, mindfulness and transformative experiences. Joining the resort as Resident Tennis Pro, Nikola Vučković offers bespoke […]
Qatar Airways to operate three daily Maldives flights from October
Qatar Airways will increase its flights to the Maldives to three daily services from late October as part of an expansion of its operations for the winter season. According to the airline’s winter schedule released on Thursday, Qatar Airways will operate 21 flights a week between Doha and Malé from 25 October. The airline currently […]
Siyam World Maldives named Most Innovative Resort for third consecutive year at TTM Awards
Siyam World Maldives, part of the Lifestyle Collection at Sun Siyam Resorts, a collection created for travellers looking for something less traditional. It probably explains a few things about us. Apparently, once was not enough. Or twice. For the third consecutive year, Siyam World Maldives has been named Most Innovative Resort at the TTM Awards […]
.Here Baa Atoll wins landscaping, suite categories at AHEAD Asia 2026
.Here Baa Atoll has been named a winner in two categories at the AHEAD Asia 2026 Awards, receiving honours for Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces and Suite. The recognition celebrates the private island retreat’s distinctive approach to hospitality design, where architecture, interiors and landscape have been conceived as a unified response to one of the Maldives’ […]
BML sets $16 million monthly limit for overseas online transactions
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced new limits on overseas e-commerce transactions made using rufiyaa-denominated cards, citing rising dollar outflows and pressure on its foreign currency reserves. In a statement issued on Saturday, BML said Maldivians currently make more than 20,000 transactions a day across more than 40,000 international e-commerce platforms. The bank said the […]
