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Tourism & Marine Economy: Maldives diving schools are the fastest-growing slice of the tourism sector, with revenue up 47.7% to $32.03m in Dec 2025–Feb 2026, as total tourism output tax rose 20.5% to $447m and arrivals climbed 11.6%. Resort Recognition: Madifushi Private Island was named “Best Elegant Private Island in the Maldives” at the Fashion Travel Awards 2026 in Moscow, spotlighting its refined service and guest experience. Culture on the Global Stage: Formula 1 kicked off South Asian Heritage Month at Silverstone with a Punjabi Bhangra performance on the grid, featuring Bhangra Fam Academy and dhol music—an arts moment that also drew attention online. Women in Diving: Nova Maldives marks Women’s Dive Day (17–19 July) with a programme led by Zoona Naseem, the first Maldivian woman to qualify as a PADI Course Director, plus marine biologist Jenna Lehocki. Active Luxury: InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort added a complimentary padel court, with rackets and balls provided and family-friendly sessions. Sports & Youth: Maldives hosted an international inline speed skating event where Indian skaters won nine medals, showing the islands’ growing role in regional youth sport.

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Jun. 18, 2026

Maldivian Fishermen Wins Silver A' Design Award

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Jun. 20, 2026

Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives wins Travel + Leisure family resort honor

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Jun. 9, 2026

RetreatBoss Magazine spotlights family as the missing piece in wellness travel

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Our Maldives holiday was cancelled because of the Middle East war but a last-minute trip to Turkey proved just as heavenly - with no flight chaos and zero jet lag

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Jun. 25, 2026

CORRECTION - Quino Energy Receives Award from Tencent’s CarbonX Program for a MWh-Scale Island Microgrid Project in the Maldives

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