It’s like the Maldives, but it’s not the Maldives. It’s expensive, like the Maldives, but not as easily accessible, which makes it all the more alluring for those seeking a luxury getaway with fewer crowds. The Maldives is a bucket list destination for most of us, with its turquoise waters and white sands beckoning in … Read more
HOLIDAYMAKERS are left hot and bothered after a popular island is slapped with a new travel fee for passengers. From December 1st, a charge will be applied to those flying out of the coutry. 2 Travellers are preparing themselves to pay an increased departure tax on their holidaysCredit: Getty 2 The Maldives has brought in … Read more
Afterward, large rich nations agreed to bump up their offer from a $250 billion proposal that the summit’s hosts had floated on Friday. Still, a minimum of $300 billion is far below the trillions of dollars that poorer and vulnerable countries will need to withstand ever-rising seas and worsening storms, droughts and floods, several analyses have found. … Read more
Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew. Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey. Gift givers are listening too. Half of … Read more
White sand, clear turquoise sea and lush trees swaying in the breeze. This might sound like a description of the Maldives — but it’s actually what I experienced on a recent trip to Italy. Sardinia, the Mediterranean’s second-largest island after Sicily, is sometimes referred to as “the Maldives of Europe” for the beauty of its … Read more
FLOATING in my overwater villa’s private infinity pool, I watch a pair of stingrays glide serenely through the turquoise sea below. So far, so idyllic. 6 Siyam World is a 5* resort in the Maldives 6 There’s plenty of entertainment to enjoy in the resortCredit: MARTINGAAL.SK It’s just how you’d imagine a dream holiday to … Read more
Male: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has decided to take the necessary steps to introduce India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in the Maldives. The move is expected to bring significant benefits to the Maldivian economy, including increased financial inclusion, improved efficiency in financial transactions, and enhanced digital infrastructure, the President’s Office said in a statement on … Read more
New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap pact and agreed to extend development cooperation to build ports, road networks, schools and housing projects in the archipelago nation grappling with a financial crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched the … Read more
Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives met High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar and reflected on the close, neighbourly relations between India and Maldives. The two also explored potential new avenues to further strengthen the enduring partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, Khaleel said, “It was … Read more
Male: Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has acknowledged that the Maldives-India ties witnessed rough patches in the initial days of President Mohammad Muizzu-led government but insisted that the two countries have resolved the “misunderstandings”. Zameer made the remarks on Friday during a visit to Sri Lanka, where he stressed the importance of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s … Read more
