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Maldives Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Group Snorkelling Event

The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with 623 participants taking part in the Baani Event held on 18 October 2025 in Baa Atoll. Organised by the Baa Atoll Council in partnership...

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Maldives Becomes First Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B

In a landmark global health achievement, the World Health...

PayPal Set to Launch Services in the Maldives Through Partnership with Ooredoo Fintech

The Maldives is on the brink of a major...

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Begins Four-Day Visit to North Miladhunmadulu Atoll

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has begun a four-day visit...

Tajikistan beat Maldives 3–0 in Asian Cup qualifier in Malé

Tajikistan cruised to a 3–0 win over the Maldives...

Maldives Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 with Focus on Sustainable Transformation

The Maldives marked World Tourism Day 2025 under the...
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Elections Commission Sets March 2026 Date for Local Council and WDC Elections

The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has announced that the Local Council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections...

Bank of Maldives Announces Recipients of BML Scholarship Fund 2025

The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the recipients of the BML Scholarship Fund 2025, a prestigious, fully funded...

Maldives and Egypt Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Further Strengthen Bilateral Relations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, held official talks with the Minister...

Maldives Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Group Snorkelling Event

The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with 623 participants taking...

India in Talks with Maldives to Resolve Dollar Remittance Limit Issue

The High Commission of India in Malé has expressed concern over the recent decision by SBI Maldives to reduce...

Maldives’ Official Reserves Climb to USD 976 Million

The Maldives’ official reserves have risen by six per cent, reaching USD 976 million at the end of last...

Advancing the Spirit of the Beijing World Conference on Women to Foster the All-Round Development of Women

October 13 to 14, 2025, China hosted the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping...

Maldives launches free nationwide language training for youth

The Maldives National University (MNU) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development...

Elections Commission Sets March 2026 Date for Local Council and WDC Elections

The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has announced that the Local Council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections...

Bank of Maldives Announces Recipients of BML Scholarship Fund 2025

The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the recipients of the BML Scholarship Fund 2025, a prestigious, fully funded...

Maldives and Egypt Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Further Strengthen Bilateral Relations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, held official talks with the Minister...

Maldives Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Group Snorkelling Event

The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with 623 participants taking...

India in Talks with Maldives to Resolve Dollar Remittance Limit Issue

The High Commission of India in Malé has expressed concern over the recent decision by SBI Maldives to reduce...

Maldives’ Official Reserves Climb to USD 976 Million

The Maldives’ official reserves have risen by six per cent, reaching USD 976 million at the end of last...

Advancing the Spirit of the Beijing World Conference on Women to Foster the All-Round Development of Women

October 13 to 14, 2025, China hosted the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping...

Maldives launches free nationwide language training for youth

The Maldives National University (MNU) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development...

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Maldivian Launches Promotional Fares to Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced special promotional fares for return flights to the Indian cities of Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram. The...

Bank of Maldives and American Express Launch New ‘Experience Maldives’ Campaign for Premium Travellers

Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express have teamed up once again to launch the latest edition of Experience Maldives, a two-year destination campaign...

Maldivian Signs Interline Agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines

National airline Maldivian has entered into a strategic interline agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines, aimed at simplifying travel for international passengers arriving in the Maldives. The...

President Unveils Nationwide Plan for US Dollar ATMs and Higher Overseas Spending Limits

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a sweeping financial initiative to improve access to foreign currency and make overseas payments easier for Maldivians. During his...

Bank of Maldives Launches Chinese Yuan Accounts, Boosting Trade and Payment Links with China

Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched Chinese Yuan accounts for the first time in the Maldives, a move expected to significantly enhance trade and...

Koveli Lounge Opens at VIA’s New Terminal, Marking Key Milestone in Expansion

The first passenger lounge at Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new terminal has officially opened, marking a major milestone in the airport’s expansion project and...
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Pakistan Crowned Champions at Inaugural Commonwealth Beach Handball Tournament in Maldives

Pakistan emerged victorious in the first-ever Commonwealth Beach Handball...

Maldives Celebrate South Asian Super Cup Victory

The Maldives have lifted the inaugural South Asian Super...

Sabalenka Defends US Open Title with Win over Anisimova

Aryna Sabalenka retained her US Open title with a...

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State visit to Maldives by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his delegation upon their arrival at Velana International Airport. Photo: The President’s Office President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu...

Bank of Maldives Announces Recipients of BML Scholarship Fund 2025

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How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere

Walk into a shop, board a plane, log into your bank, or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you might be asked to scan your face. Facial recognition and other kinds...
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Jane Goodall, Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist, Dies Aged 91

Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at the age of 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute has announced. “She passed away in...

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We wash our hands, sanitise shopping trolleys and wipe down cafe tables. But what about our phones? We touch these devices dozens of times a day, and take them everywhere from the kitchen to the dining table, and even...