Maldives: Italy honours MNDF Sgt Mahudhee, opens fund
The Embassy of Italy in Colombo has opened a fund for the family of MNDF Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahudhee, who was awarded Italy's Gold Medal for Civil Valour posthumously.
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Maldives: Over-65s can use pension to reserve Hajj
Members of the Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme aged 65 and above can now use their pension savings to reserve a Hajj spot, the Pension Office says.
Maldives Budget Committee: Saleem chair, Fazad deputy
The People's Majlis Budget Committee has named Ahmed Saleem chair and Ali Fazad vice chair as it begins reviewing the 2027 state budget.
Dhiraagu opens 2027 apprenticeship programme
Dhiraagu is taking applications for its 2027 apprenticeship intake, a paid two-year programme for young Maldivians aged 18 to 30.
.Here Baa Atoll wins three World Luxury Hotel Awards
.Here Baa Atoll has been named the World's Best Luxury New Resort at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026, along with two regional and national titles.
Maldives High Court rules Kaashidhuffaru lease valid
By a 2-1 majority, the High Court found the Kaashidhuffaru lagoon agreement valid and in force and ordered the Ministry of Tourism to act in line with it.
Maldives must break free from debt, President says
At the Victory Day ceremony in Malé, President Muizzu called for economic independence and a debt-free future, comparing it with the nation's liberation by arms.
SAFF Championship 2026: Maldives fixtures and guide
Maldives play Pakistan on 8 November and India on 11 November in Dhaka, where they won their second SAFF title in 2018. Here is how the tournament works.
Maldives signs deal for 15-storey MNDF building
The Defence Ministry has signed with China's Rotime Engineering to design and build a 15-storey accommodation and logistics building at Kalhuthuhkalaa Koshi within two years.
Jean-Luc Naret joins Aman for Amanolu Maldives
Hospitality veteran Jean-Luc Naret has joined Aman for Amanolu, the brand's first resort in the Maldives, set in Vaavu Atoll.
Maldivian adds its first King Air 360 to the fleet
Maldivian has added its first Beechcraft King Air 360, saying the milestone came through its partnership with Nilaa Coral Island.
Maldives forms Tertiary Hospitals Group under one board
President Muizzu has dissolved the Malé City Group of Hospitals and set up the Maldives Tertiary Hospitals Group, putting 12 state institutions under one board.
Maldives moves to join two UNESCO degree conventions
Cabinet has approved the Maldives joining two UNESCO conventions on recognising higher-education qualifications. The proposal now goes to Parliament.
Maldives tourist arrivals up 0.2% in October 2026
The Maldives welcomed 190,774 tourists in October 2026, up 0.2% on October 2025. Year-to-date tourist arrivals are about 1.76 million, down 3.5%.
Tawny nurse shark (nidhan miyaru)
A big brown shark that sleeps under overhangs by day and hunts the reef at night, the tawny nurse shark is tough enough to survive in captivity.
Grey reef shark (vahboa miyaru)
The grey reef shark is the one divers usually meet at Maldivian shark feeding stations, and it is far calmer than its Pacific cousins.
Whale shark (fehurihi)
The whale shark is the largest fish alive, yet harmless to people. Rare and endangered, it is a protected species in the Maldives.
BML offers MVR 25,000 prize for paying with Swipe
Bank of Maldives' Swipe. Spend. Win. promotion runs until 1 December, with weekly MVR 1,000 prizes for Swipe payments of MVR 500 or more.
