The Maldives and the United States have held high-level discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors, including trade, economic development, tourism, and maritime security.
The United States is reportedly exploring a plan to acquire the Chagos Islands (also known in the Maldives as Fōlhavahi), from Mauritius, according to a report by Reuters. The Maldives claims sovereignty over these Islands as well.
The Met Office has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across large parts of the Maldives today, with rough sea conditions expected in northern and central waters.
Three Finnish cave divers who recovered the bodies of four Italian divers following a deadly cave diving accident in the Maldives have been awarded Italy’s highest civilian honour.
MWSC and the Maumoon Foundation have partnered to launch a Master’s scholarship programme at MNU, creating new opportunities for higher education and professional development in the Maldives.
Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s largest credit rating agencies, has upgraded the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘CC’ to ‘CCC-’.
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), Ahmed Niyaz, has announced that the company is preparing to begin work on the development of a new resort as part of efforts to increase its revenue.
Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ayano Kunimitsu, has reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Maldives during a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Maldivian Ambassador to Japan, Ahmed Mahloof. The meeting took place on May 29 following Ambassador Mahloof’s formal presentation of credentials to the Japanese government. State Minister Kunimitsu welcomed Ambassador…
A new study has revealed that the Maldives has reclaimed more land over the past 24 years than the combined total reclaimed across Europe and Africa, highlighting the extraordinary pace at which the island nation is reshaping its coastline. The study, Land Reclamation in the Maldives: Trends and Impacts from 2000 to 2024, provides the…
The Maldives is preparing for one of the fastest tourism expansions in its history, with dozens of luxury resorts, branded residences, private islands, and major infrastructure projects expected to reshape the country over the next several years. For decades, the Maldives built its global reputation on a simple formula: turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and overwater…
