‘We Need Development’: Maldives Switches Focus from Climate Threat to Mass Tourism
In 2008, the President of Maldives during that time, Mohammed Nasheed, became globally recognised for bold and daring efforts to combat climate change that will…
Drones Join the Fight Against Climate Change Risks in the Maldives – Help from the Skies
An innovative use of modern technology, drones have been used in Maldives to aid in the fight against the effects of climate change. Initiated by…
Turkish Company to Construct Largest Mosque in Maldives – A Special Religious Site
Turmaks, a well known contractor based in Turkey, is in the process of building what will be the largest mosque in the Maldives. The project…
The Maldives’ UK Visitor Numbers Rise Past 100,000 – An Encouraging Upward Trend
Recently published tourist numbers from 2016, show that tourist arrivals to the Maldives from the UK exceeded 100,000. The official number of these arrivals stands…
Etihad Airways to increase Maldives frequency during peak summer months in 2017 – Expanding services to Maldives
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier and second-largest airline in the UAE, recently announced it was adding another four weekly flights to its Abu Dhabi –…
2018 FIVB Women’s World Volleyball Championship Qualification Tournaments – Maldives set to host this volleyball tournament
Maldives was confirmed as the host country for the FIVB Women’s World Volleyball Championship Qualification Tournament of AVC Central Zone that took place from 27th…
Maldives Switches from Climate Threat to Mass Tourism – Paradise Isle Changes it Approach to Tackling Climate Change
In a staggering change of approach and government attitude towards what has been a national issue for decades the incoming Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen suggested…
The Opening of Gan Airport to Boost Tourism in Maldives – Helping to Increase Tourist Arrivals
A move that that is expected to increase the number of tourist arrivals, the Gan Airport was opened recently in the Maldives. While the main…
Maldives Top 5 Activities: It is Impossible to Get Bored – Have fun While Relaxing
Being a tropical nation perfectly positioned amidst the Indian Ocean, the Maldives archipelago has a lot to offer, making the island nation the best option…