A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom (Express photo/Renuka Puri/File) In a sudden move that has sent alarm bells ringing in New Delhi, Maldives rammed through its Free Trade Agreement with China in the Maldivian parliament last night in a session attended by only 30 out of 85 members. The haste […]
Until recently the Maldives did not have an image problem. Expertly insulated on private islands and in luxury cabanas, the honeymooners and celebrities that flocked to its white sand beaches had little idea of what life was like for Maldivians under the iron fist of dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who ruled for three decades until 2008. […]
INTRODUCTION Maldives, a country situated at the south-southwest of India having a population of approx. 3, 92,709, has been making rounds on international front since the sentencing of ex-president Mohammed Nasheed for 13 years on the charges of terrorism. Afghanistan is located in the heart of Asia and it certainly has serious geopolitical interests in […]
Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Credit: Reuters New Delhi: The Maldives will soon become the second country in South Asia, after Pakistan, to enter into a free trade agreement (FTA) with China after it was passed on Wednesday evening by parliament in a session boycotted by the opposition. The text of the FTA […]
The thought of warm white sandy beaches, aquamarine waters and swaying palm trees holds high appeal during the cooler months. This in part, accounts for why island destinations, such as the Maldives, are a popular holiday choice during the festive season, from Christmas through to Lunar New Year. Situated in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives […]
Kanuhura markets itself as “unfettered paradise” – and it doesn’t disappoint. Pic: TSPL You would be forgiven for having a conundrum when planning your holiday to the Maldives. That may appear a ridiculous statement to make when talking about one of the most sought-after tropical destinations in the world, but it’s true. The Maldives, a […]
Maldives was promoted at the WTM London fair earlier this year. | Photo: Mundoo Adam Haleem/Avas Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) is gearing up to promote Maldives at 15 international fairs next year. According to MMPRC they are set to open Maldivian stalls at the Fitoor Fair scheduled for January. MMPRC will be partaking […]
Alexander Zverev is letting off some steam in the Maldives after a career-changing season. The world No. 4 is relaxing by the sea with his older brother Mischa and doubles world No. 1 Marcelo Melo. Needless to say, the guys are having a great time: Zverev closed his season with five titles and his first appearance at […]
(CNN) — Does being “stranded” over a lagoon for several days sound appealing? If not, one destination in the Maldives might change your mind. That’s The Private Reserve, the world’s largest overwater villa, which has more than three football fields’ worth of distance from its nearest neighbors. This mansion-on-stilts belongs to the Robinson Crusoe-inspired Gili […]