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Tom Osborne drives groundbreaking environmental initiatives at Kuramathi Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
At Kuramathi Maldives, sustainability is more than a mission—it is a guiding principle embedded into daily operations. Spearheading these efforts is Tom Osborne, the resort’s Sustainability Manager, who brings a strong academic and practical...
Maldives and Singapore sign three strategic agreements
Maldives Voice
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In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation, the Maldives and Singapore signed three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today during an official ceremony held at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The signing was...
Maldives committed to growing partnership with Singapore: President Dr. Muizzu
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed were hosted at a state banquet on Sunday evening by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and First Lady Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam of Singapore, in honour of the Maldivian...
Maldives and Singapore Sign Three Agreements to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
The Maldives Journal
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The Maldives and Singapore have signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of higher education, educational policy, environmental sustainability, technical cooperation, and capacity building....
President Muizzu attends Maldives–Singapore business forum to boost investment ties
Ras Online
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum on Tuesday, highlighting key investment opportunities and reaffirming the Maldives’ commitment to deepening economic ties with Singapore. The forum, held as part of...
President attends Maldives-Singapore Business Forum
Miadhu Daily
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His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the Maldives-Singapore Business Forum this morning in Singapore. This forum is a significant step in deepening economic ties between the Maldives and Singapore, with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s...
Intour Maldives marks 29 years of luxury destination management excellence
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
Intour Maldives, the Maldives’ leading luxury Destination Management Company (DMC), is celebrating 29 years of delivering exceptional travel experiences that have helped position the Maldives as a premier destination for discerning travellers. The...
President witnesses signing of key agreements between Maldives and Singapore
Miadhu Daily
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His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and His Excellency Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore witnessed the signing of the following memoranda of understanding between the Maldives and Singapore today. 1. Memorandum of Understanding...
Visit Maldives and Booking.com empower Maldivian guesthouses through strategic workshop
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), in partnership with Booking.com—one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms—recently hosted a workshop at the STELCO Auditorium aimed at empowering guesthouse...
Maldives Shifts Focus to Organic Fertilizer from Fish and Food Waste
The Maldives Journal
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Agriculture Minister Dr. Mariyam Mariya has stated that the Maldives is prioritizing sustainable agricultural practices by reducing the use of chemicals and promoting the production of organic fertilizer from discarded fish and food waste....
Sustainability & tangible results at the forefront of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme’s annual stocktaking
World Customs Organization
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The WCO’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, funded by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), organized its annual National Focal Points Meeting at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 to assess the...
'USD transaction fee aimed at ensuring sustainability'
Sun Online International
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Bank of Maldives (BML) states a fee has been imposed on transactions conducted via websites such as Temu in order to ensure sustainability in e-commerce transactions. Maldives’ national bank announced its decision to charge a transaction fee up to...
Travel Journal: India and The Maldives
inRegister - Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
Seen through the eyes of: Hannah Sherman Who went? My husband, Kramer Sherman, and I We went because… We love the combination of somewhere out of our comfort zone and adventurous, plus somewhere we can relax. Hannah and Kramer Sherman in front of...
SAii Hotels unveils new brand identity focused on well-being and sustainability
TTG Asia
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July 1, 2025
SAii Hotels & Resorts has relaunched with a new brand identity centred on personal wellbeing and sustainable travel. Under the theme Peace of Mind is the Ultimate Luxury, the lifestyle brand – part of S Hotels & Resorts – aims to offer guests more...
Upcoming Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi Maldives appoints Enver Arslan as General Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
Veteran hotelier Enver Arslan has been appointed as the General Manager of the highly anticipated Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi Maldives, slated to open in 2026. Arslan will bring his extensive experience and visionary leadership to helm the launch and...
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives appoints Danilo Paolella as Director of Food & Beverage
Hotelier Maldives
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July 1, 2025
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has announced the appointment of Danilo Paolella as the resort’s new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 20 years of international hospitality experience, Danilo brings a proven track record in luxury dining,...
Singapore and Maldives to cooperate on sustainability
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
SINGAPORE - Singapore and the Maldives – both small island countries vulnerable to climate change – have signed an agreement to work together on sustainability and the environment. In the afternoon of June 30, they also inked two other agreements...
Maldives: President Extends Independence Day Greetings To Seychelles
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended warm greetings to His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan, the government, and the people of Seychelles on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. In a post...
President Dr. Muizzu strengthens Maldives–Singapore ties during state visit
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed were accorded a ceremonial welcome in Singapore, marking the start of a landmark state visit celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Singapore. The...
Four Members Appointed to Board of Maldives Development Bank
The Maldives Journal
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The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of four new members to the Board of Directors of the Maldives Development Bank. The appointments were made in accordance with the legal framework governing the...