Maldivian resort architecture: Mauroof Jameel’s exhibition traces five decades of island design
At the National Art Gallery in Malé, renowned architect, researcher and illustrator Mauroof Jameel is presenting a story that is both familiar and rarely told in full: the architectural evolution of the Maldivian resort. For a country whose modern economy, international image and employment landscape have been shaped by tourism, the resort is more than […]
Chronicling the skies: Ahmed Mohamed’s definitive history of Maldivian aviation
For a nation of over a thousand islands scattered across the vast Indian Ocean, the story of the Maldives is inextricably linked to the story of its connection with the world. While the sea has been its lifeblood for centuries, it is the sky that has truly shaped its modern identity. The roar of a […]
MU Maniku to be Guest Speaker at first Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
Chairman of MATI, MU Maniku, is confirmed as Guest Speaker at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2016.
Exclusive: M.U. Maniku – Crafting a Legacy
In a career spanning several decades, M.U. Maniku has remained at the forefront of innovation and is dedicated to his vision of making the Maldives a leading international tourist destination.
Milestones: Kuredu – Standing the test of time
If you talk to most prospective tourism developers in the Maldives about the importance of location – more specifically, the distance from the country’s only international airport for over 40 years – they would say it is paramount.
Cultural Spotlight: Meeru Museum offers a glimpse of ‘the Maldivian way of life’
“It’s going to be a place where tourists could come and get a little insight into the Maldivian way of life,” recalls Mrs Ragni Afeef of how she and her husband settled on the concept for the ‘Meeru Museum.’
