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Yameen and Xi

Maldives, China marks 45 years to diplomacy

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President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed warm felicitations and sincere good wishes to the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In his message to the President of China, President Yameen took note of the long […]

MP Mahloof meets EU Ambassador to Maldives

MP Mahloof meets EU Ambassador to Maldives

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Galolhu South Constituency MP Ahmed Mahloof has met the EU Ambassador to the Maldives Tung-Laï. The Parliamentarian said the two had discussed on how the EU resolution on the Maldives can be implemented and measures to ensure that 2018 Presidential elections can be free and fair. MP Mahloof also said he had briefed the Ambassador […]

Maldives hotel unveils ‘world’s first Instagram Butler’

Maldives hotel unveils ‘world’s first Instagram Butler’

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The pressures of modern travel are too numerous to count, but surely outranking them all is the necessity to maintain a pristine Instagram feed… isn’t it? In any case, step foward the ‘Instagram Butler’, a new and apparently unique service by Conrad Maldives Rangali Island dedicated to giving guests the edge when it comes to capturing […]

GO: Solo Maldives sojourn

GO: Solo Maldives sojourn

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Forget honeymooners and couples. The Maldives is a perfect playground for solo, independent travellers, writes Angela Goh “YOU should go with someone,” exhorts a friend on hearing that I am headed for the Maldives alone, echoing the many who regard the idyllic archipelago as a holiday destination meant only for couples. The stunning, sublime seascape […]

DERMALOG: Maldives Introduces Most Innovative ID Card

DERMALOG: Maldives Introduces Most Innovative ID Card

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Innovation in the Maldives The Maldives are known for their nice beaches and wonderful holiday resorts on many islands. Now the Maldives has also become a place of innovation. Maldives Immigration has just introduced a new, very innovative type of ID card: It can be used for payments, but also serves as a national ID […]

Ali Fasir

AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers – Group D: Maldives 1-3 Oman

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Midfielder Ali Fasir celebrates his team’s goal — Photo by: mihaaru Male: Oman and Palestine qualified for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 UAE with two games to spare as Pim Verbeek’s side posted a 3-1win over the Maldives in Group D on Tuesday. Khalid Al Hajri and an own goal from Ali Amdhan handed Oman a […]

B-Town legend Amitabh Bachchan arrives in Maldives

B-Town legend Amitabh Bachchan arrives in Maldives

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B-Town superstar Amitabh Bachchan poses with his regal stance with an awestruck local. Bollywood’s most applauded and sought after star, the ‘Shahenshah’ of Hindi cinema, Amitabh Bachchan arrives in Maldives on Tuesday morning to celebrate his 75th birthday. He has arrived in Maldives amid wild talks in B-Town of the actor cancelling his trip to […]