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Adhuham joins Beyond Music, a global music collective
Maldivian musician Ahmed Adhuham has accepted an invitation to join Beyond Music, a Swiss-based international music collective. Beyond Music, co-founded by the late Tina Turner and the Beyond Foundation, brings together musicians globally to...

RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Anna Mansurova as Director of Sales for Russia & CIS
In Russia, hospitality is more than a profession — it is a principle, an unspoken pact between host and guest. It is shaped by centuries of tradition yet lives fully in the present. And for the guest, it is the difference between a pleasant stay...

The Nautilus Maldives, ecoBirdy partner for children’s sustainability workshops
On 29 October 2025, as the world celebrates conscious living, The Nautilus Maldives, an ultra-luxury bohemian private island hideaway, invites families to embark on a journey of transformation, creativity, and renewal. Debuting on World...

Discover four Centara resorts in the Maldives
BANGKOK, Thailand 18 August 2025: Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is redefining the way travellers experience the Maldives with four distinct private island resorts, each tailored to a different style of travel....

Sanaya Irani Shines in Maldives Getaway
Sanaya Irani recently delighted fans with her latest Instagram post from the Maldives, showcasing her charm against the stunning backdrop of turquoise waters. Her catchy caption, “Lost in paradise, found in the blues 🌊🏝️,” perfectly captures the...

Marriott Bonvoy: Unwrap unforgettable festive season in Maldives
The Maldives, with its powder-soft sands and shimmering turquoise waters, becomes even more alluring during the festive season. Bathed in golden light, the islands feel like an endless summer’s day, where time moves at the unhurried pace of the...

“Vunari Business Camp” Empowers Youth Entrepreneurs Across Maldives on International Youth Day
Special training camps under the banner of “Vunari Business Camp” were held across the Maldives today, August 16, to mark International Youth Day. Organized by the Business Center Corporation (BCC), the initiative aimed to equip young...

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa: Adults-only Maldivian escape
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, an adults-only property located in the North Malé Atoll, is a secluded escape that blends the natural beauty of the Maldives with a carefully curated hospitality experience. The resort, accessible by a...

Royal Island Resort & Spa, Maldives: Experience barefoot luxury with a Robinson Crusoe vibe in Baa Atoll
The Royal Island Resort & Spa in Maldives, located in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, offers an authentic Maldivian experience surrounded by lush nature. This charming, small island is surrounded by lush greenery, small gardens with chill-out...

How to watch South Africa v Australia: Live streams, TV details for Rugby Championship opener
The biggest rugby tournament in the southern hemisphere gets underway in Johannesburg. Watch South Africa v Australia as the 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to...

Dhiraagu signs as main partner of ITF Maldives Junior Open 2025 – J30
Dhiraagu has signed as the Main Partner ITF Maldives Junior Open 2025 – J30, the first ever International Tennis Federation (ITF) event to be hosted in the Maldives. Organised by the Tennis Association of Maldives (TAM), the tournament will be...

Baa Zone action begins in Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 at Royal Island Maldives
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 has now moved to the Baa Zone, where the tournament officially kicked off on 14th August 2025. Hosted by Royal Island Maldives, the competition features eight strong teams split into two groups. These teams...

I visited the tiny European island loved by Kate Moss and Katy Perry that looks straight out of the Maldives
ARRIVING in sun-drenched Ibiza with temperatures soaring above 30C, you might be tempted to kick off your shoes and declare your holiday had officially begun. But persevere on your journey a little longer and you will be rewarded with some of the...

World News | PM Modi Thanks Maldives President Muizzu for Greetings on Independence Day
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for his warm greetings as India celebrates its 79th Independence Day. In a post on X on Friday, PM Modi thanked President Muizzu and...

A New Ultra Luxury Private Island In The Maldives Is Revealed
Designed to reimagine luxury travel within the Maldives, the new, ultra-bespoke private islands of .Here will begin towelcome guests in December 2025. The luxurious private island retreat will set new, unmatched standards in the world of travel...

World News | Foreign Ministers from Australia, Sri Lanka, Maldives Extend Greetings on India's 79th Independence Day
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India's regional neighbours, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, along with Australia, extended their warm greetings to the Indian government and its people on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day, with the Foreign...

World News | Global Greetings Pour in as Maldives, Nepal Extend Wishes to India on 79th Independence Day
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Greetings and heartfelt wishes poured in on Friday from India's neighbouring nations on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day, with leaders from the Maldives and Nepal extending their congratulations and...

Milaidhoo Maldives celebrates World Photo Day with ‘Reef Stories’ event
This World Photo Day, Milaidhoo Maldives opens a compelling new chapter in ocean storytelling with the launch of “Reef Stories”, a digital gallery dedicated to showcasing the breathtaking marine life flourishing around our island sanctuary,...

Alan Carr says Blackpool is 'better than the Maldives' as he shares funny snaps from trip
Alan Carr says Blackpool is "better than the Maldives" as he made a return to the seaside town while filming his ITV comedy series, Changing Ends. The 49-year-old comedian lived in Blackpool for a short period when he was 14 years old, after his...

Alan Carr says Blackpool is 'better than the Maldives' as he films ITV sitcom
Television presenter Alan Carr has declared his love for Blackpool by calling it "better than the Maldives" while shooting his ITV comedy series in the seaside town. The 49-year-old comedian resided in the Lancashire resort during 1990 when he was...