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Juvenile rehabilitative approach adopted by Maldives give priority to education, reintegration and second chances -Madam Sajidha
At the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Committee Meeting held Thursday, First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed addressed key social issues including cyberbullying of children, juvenile justice and delinquency, and...

The 15 best LGBT+ friendly destinations for a wedding anniversary
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Travel + Leisure Asia names Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru spa among Maldives’ top 3 spas
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru has been recognised as the #3 Best Spa in the Maldives in the Travel + Leisure Asia Luxury Awards 2025, reaffirming its place as a refined, award-winning sanctuary that embodies Banyan Tree’s timeless promise – a Sanctuary...

Hunt for HEC chief begins as higher education sector navigates choppy waters
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a search committee to appoint a new Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), as the tenure of the incumbent, Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, is set to expire on July 30. The eight-member search...

The Maldives island made for teens
Taking teenagers on holiday can be challenging. No longer are they delighted by rainy Cornish beaches and soggy chips, glamping and bathing in a plastic bucket — which for a decade constituted our summer trips. By the time they reach their teens,...

Exploring the Flawlessness of Nature: The Underwater Marvels of Coral Reefs
© Maragos, Jim/USFWS Exploring beneath the ocean a world of vibrant coral reefs, woven with wisdom that speaks of a Creator. Musa Sattar, London, UK – Deputy Science Editor Beneath the shimmering surface of the ocean, hidden like a secret city of...
Maldives is participating in China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum being held in Colombo Sri Lanka.
Officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) are representing Maldives at the forum, aimed at tourism promotion and network building among industry stakeholders. The...

Enrico Gaveglia ends tenure as UNDP Maldives chief, leaving legacy of innovation and impact
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Maldives has announced the conclusion of Resident Representative Enrico Gaveglia’s term, marking the end of a period marked by transformative shifts in development cooperation and national...

Dhiraagu signs as digital partner for Education Expo
Telecom company Dhiraagu has officially signed on as the digital partner of Education Expo 2025. The largest education-focused event held in the Maldives; the Education Expo is scheduled to take place from Friday to Saturday at Barceló Nasandhura...

Dhiraagu signs as Digital Partner for Education Expo 2025
Dhiraagu has officially signed on as the Digital Partner of Education Expo 2025, the largest education-focused event ever held in the Maldives, scheduled to take place from 20–21 June 2025 at Barceló Nasandhura. Organised by Q Study Maldives, the...

The Jahaadhoani’s Legacy: Reviving a Maldivian Maritime Treasure
In 1993, as an eighth-grader at Majeediyya School, my passion for Maldivian history drew me to the National Library, where I unearthed a gem in the Faiythoora journal. Abdullah Farooq Hassan’s article, “Maliku (Minicoy) near...yet so far,” born...

MQA warns Maldivian students as Sri Lankan colleges face suspension
The Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) has issued a public warning after the suspension of several registered colleges under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Sri Lanka. Among the suspended institutions are...

Maldives Qualification Authority to Invalidate Pre-2022 Courses Without Renewed Accreditation by 2027
The Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA) has announced that courses approved before 2022 will be invalidated if they do not receive renewed accreditation by the end of 2027. The statement was made by MQA CEO Fizana Rasheed during an appearance...
Kandima Maldives Announces a Star-Studded ‘Summer Kamp’ 2025 Featuring Global Talent
Kandima announces Expert-Led Summer Sessions from Indian expert-led creative pottery and painting classes to International F2 Racing Driver and a Leading British Dance DJ to Art Kandima, Maldives (NewsVoir) This summer, Kandima Maldives is set to...

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Unveils Vibrant House Reef and Celebrates with Aqua Week 2025
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa warmly invites guests to discover an extraordinary underwater world just meters from its shore. Recently, the resort unveiled the Maamutaa House Reef, a thriving marine ecosystem known for its rich biodiversity and easy...

MQA urges Maldivians to avoid certain Sri Lankan colleges, warns of suspended institutions
The Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) has issued an advisory cautioning students against enrolling in certain higher education institutions in Sri Lanka, following reports of institutional suspensions. In a statement released by MQA, they...

Modesty in the Maldives
Known for his clear, cobalt blue waters, white sandy beaches and coral reefs, the Maldives paint a picture of an idyllic getaway, a tropical paradise - over a thousand fantasy desert islands spread over 871 kilometers in the Indian Ocean. Only 200...

Pizza Hut appoints Nazia Abidi as Chief People & Culture Officer - Indian Subcontinent
Nazia Abidi, Chief People & Culture Officer - Indian Subcontinent, Pizza Hut Pizza Hut, a division of US-based Yum! Brands, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Pranav Dahiya as Chief Financial & Strategy Officer and Nazia Abidi as Chief People...

VP urges Maldivians to take active role in nation’s economic rebuilding
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has urged Maldivians to take an active role in rebuilding a strong and prosperous national economy, emphasising collective responsibility in achieving sustainable development. He made the remarks at the...

PM Emphasises Rural Tourism and Regional Collaboration at China–Sri Lanka–Maldives Tourism Forum
Colombo, June 17 — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to developing community-based and rural tourism while speaking at the inaugural China–Sri Lanka–Maldives Tourism Forum, held in Colombo on Monday (16)...