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Soneva Namoona marks seven-year milestone in island waste management

Soneva Namoona, a local NGO focused on waste management in the Maldives, has marked seven years of work supporting local islands to improve waste systems through community-based programmes and infrastructure support. Celebration events were held across the 11 participating islands, where progress in waste management was highlighted and waste compacting machines were donated. According to […]

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Dhiraagu holds 37th AGM, reports 2025 growth and dividend approval

Dhiraagu has concluded its 37th Annual General Meeting at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La, held in a hybrid format, with shareholders approving all five proposed ordinary resolutions. A total of 265 shareholders registered to take part in the meeting, including 136 shareholders attending directly and 129 represented by proxy. As in previous years, voting was […]

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Hotelier Maldives honours 4 tourism veterans with Dedicated Service Awards 2026

Hotelier Maldives has recognised four long-serving tourism professionals with the Dedicated Service Awards at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, held on 26 April 2026 at NIVA Kurumba Maldives. Presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 marked the third edition of the annual awards, which remain the only national recognition in the Maldives […]

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Milaidhoo Maldives to host Thai wellness practitioner in April

Milaidhoo Maldives is set to welcome visiting Thai wellness practitioner Naphat Theechanthuek for a special residency at the island’s serene spa from 11th to 30th April 2026. With more than two decades of experience in luxury wellness and holistic healing, Naphat brings a deeply intuitive approach to her practice. Her treatments blend time-honoured Thai bodywork […]

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A living island: Machchafushi showcases its ‘Universe’ of nature

Hidden within the South Ari Atoll lies a remarkable ecosystem where life moves in quiet harmony. At Machchafushi Island Resort and Spa by the Centara Collection, the island is more than a destination, it is a living universe shaped by ocean currents, coral gardens, tropical birds, and the rhythms of the reef. From the vibrant […]

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The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives hosts artist Ahmed Aleem Shakoor in residence

The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection has announced a collaboration with Ahmed Aleem Shakoor, who is currently in residence at the resort, introducing a creative element to the guest experience. Aleem, a self-taught artist, is known for work that combines maritime themes, surrealism and symbolism. His practice spans watercolours, acrylics and mixed media, drawing […]

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Coca-Cola Maldives launches FIFA World Cup 2026 promotion with prizes and match experience

Coca-Cola Maldives is turning up the excitement with the launch of its 2026 football campaign, bringing fans across the country a season packed with prizes, shared moments and exciting ways to celebrate the game together. As the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, Coca-Cola Maldives is inviting consumers to join in the fun […]

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Bank of Maldives opens 6 new branches across Maldives

Bank of Maldives (BML) has inaugurated six new branches across the Maldives as part of an expansion of its service network. The branches were opened on Wednesday at a ceremony attended by President Mohamed Muizzu, Chairperson Ahmed Ali Habeeb, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef, and other bank officials. The new branches are […]

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Bank of Maldives launches 90 ATMs including 70 dollar machines

Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched 90 new ATMs, including 70 machines dispensing US dollars, at a ceremony held on Wednesday. The ATMs were inaugurated by President Mohamed Muizzu. The event was attended by Chairperson Ahmed Ali Habeeb, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef, and other officials of the bank. The bank installed […]

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Radisson Blu Maldives image shortlisted for international photography award

A breathtaking moment beneath the Maldivian skies has earned international recognition, as Manta Sunset Wave, captured by award-winning underwater photographer Henley Spiers, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Environmental Photography Award 2026. The image, taken during a diving retreat at Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, beautifully encapsulates the magic of […]

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TechEng Expo returns, advancing engineering and technology in hospitality

Following a successful debut, TechEng Expo is set to return for its second edition from 6–8 October 2026 at Central Park, Hulhumalé, reinforcing its position as the Maldives’ leading exhibition dedicated exclusively to engineering and technology solutions for the hospitality sector. Organised by Omnibox Events, TechEng Expo was launched to address a long-standing gap in […]

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Women In Hospitality: Choris Rusdiana

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Wellness Wisdom: Martina Crkonova, Master Wellness Trainer

Martina Crkonova is a passionate holistic health educator with a mission to empower others to care for themselves to reclaim their health and joy. She is deeply interested in traditional Chinese medicine, with over 27 years of experience in integrative and TCM medicine and 15 years as a therapeutic instructor and trainer. Martina worked as […]

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Chef of the Month: Ronando Anievas Ramos

Ronando Anievas Ramos is a Sous Chef of Japanese Cuisine at Le Méridien Maldives Maldives Resort & Spa Growing up in a small town near Manila in the northern part of the Philippines, Ronando didn’t have an interest in the culinary profession. When leaving school, his sole goal was to earn money to help support his […]

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A Day in the Life of the Herb Gardeners at JW Marriott Maldives

The JW Garden at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is not just a garden but a passion project born from the hard work and dedication of Mohamed Rilwan, the resort’s Laundry Manager and Abdullah Ibrahim the herb gardener. The duo played a crucial role in the development of the JW Garden. Together they cleared […]

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Wellness Wisdom: Seema Rana, Wellness Mentor

Seema Rana is the Wellness Mentor at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. For nine years, she has worked in the hospitality industry, providing wellness services, including yoga, meditation guidance, crystal healing and singing bowl therapy, among others. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Seema to discuss her career, relationship to wellness and wellness opportunities in the Maldives. […]

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