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Maldives named ‘the islands with the best places to stay’

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Maldives has been named as the islands with the best places to stay at the Condé Nast Traveller’s 2017 Readers’ Travel Awards, reaffirming its position as one the world’s preferred destinations. The annual awards ceremony was held at the Ham Yard Hotel in central London on September 4, 2017. The award was accepted by the […]

Sonee Sports Launches Sonee Sports Kids as its newest store

Sonee Sports Launches Sonee Sports Kids as its newest store

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Get a sneak peek as Sonee Sports introduces its newest store, Sonee Sports Kids. The store opened on 11th September at 8:00 PM. Sonee Sports identifies kid’s talented performances in sports and the importance for these developing kids to excel and be fit, so Sonee Sports brings the most trustworthy brands to a store. These […]

MVR 100K worth video competition showcasing pristine Maldives

MVR 100K worth video competition showcasing pristine Maldives

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During the launching ceremony of “Adventure Of Maldives” Video Competition, held on Tuesday at Hotel Jen. | Photo: Ahmed Shurau Avas Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a video competition to showcase the pristine beauty of Maldives. Named “Adventure Of Maldives” the video competition would run for a month’s duration opened for everyone […]

Bangladeshi workers relaxing

Bribe secures Bangladeshis work visa

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 10th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: The main reason why Bangladeshi workers are preferred and brought into the Maldives is that of their low wage. Their usual wage ranges from USD 150 – 200. They are the cheapest labourers to come in […]

Four Seasons Private Island: The evolution of luxury resort collection to marine conservation pioneers

Four Seasons Private Island: The evolution of luxury resort collection to marine conservation pioneers

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Imagine an exclusive-use island in the Maldives’ only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that pioneers both marine-enhancing conservation and life-enriching connections: a pinnacle in luxury travel that doesn’t so much as curate experiences for guests as let them create their own… Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, Baa Atoll is the evolved realisation of two decades […]

Fushifaru Maldives set to open end of the year

Fushifaru Maldives set to open end of the year

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Fushifaru Investments Pvt. Ltd. is delighted to announce its inaugural resort, Fushifaru Maldives Located on the far North East border of Faadhippolhu Atoll, more popularly known as Lhaviyani Atoll. The exquisite island of Fushifaru is home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline. With ‘Fushi’ meaning ‘island’ and ‘Faru’ meaning ‘reef’ in the […]