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02 Apr, 2026

The New Frontier of Higher Education: Why Maldivian Students Are Turning to Russia

This is a sponsored educational feature created in collaboration with EcoOrder Consultancy. For decades, Maldivian students seeking high‑quality education abroad followed a familiar route towards Western universities. Today, however, the global higher‑education

News·Politics·World

23 Feb, 2026

Russia and Maldives Signal Warmer Ties in Geneva Meeting

GENEVA —Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, met on Sunday with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Dmitry Lyubinsky, on the sidelines of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, in

News

02 Feb, 2026

Russia Leads Maldives Tourism Boom

The Maldives opened the new year with a surge in visitors, recording 224,788 tourist arrivals in January, according to fresh data from the Ministry of Tourism. The figure marks a 4.6% increase

Maldives to Open Embassy in Italy, President Announces

Malé, Maldives – In a move to strengthen its international ties, the Maldivian government has announced plans to open an embassy in Italy, according to President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu. The announcement was

11 Nov, 2024

News·Tourism

US Justice Department Accuses Maldivian Companies in Aircraft Parts Smuggling Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice has implicated entities within the Maldives in a far-reaching smuggling operation involving aircraft parts and avionics. Israeli national Gal Haimovich has pleaded guilty to charges related to

14 Sep, 2024

News·Tourism·World

Maldives Sees 10% Surge in Tourist Arrivals as China Takes Lead in Source Markets

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surged 10.1% this year, underscoring the archipelago’s enduring appeal. As of August 27, the Ministry of Tourism reported that 1,343,911 visitors had set foot on the

29 Aug, 2024

Business·News·Tourism

Putin and Kim Jong-un Unite: Maldives’ Ex-Leader Nasheed Warns of Global Fragility

In a world already on edge, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea has sparked both hopes for peace and fears of escalated tensions, further amplifying the already volatile global

18 Jun, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics·World

A Changing Wave of Visitors: China and Russia Lead the Way in Maldives Tourism

MALE’, Maldives – The Maldives is seeing a noticeable shift in where the visitors are coming from. China has surpassed traditional top markets like India to become the single largest source of

18 Jun, 2024

Business·MaldivesStyle·News·Tourism

Russia Asserts Pharmaceutical Independence Amid Sanctions at SPIEF 2024

Last year, the Russian market faced a near-total cut in supplies of the antidiabetic medicine Ozempic, a flagship product of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, due to Western economic sanctions. In a

06 Jun, 2024

Business

Drownings Underscore Need for Tourist Caution During Ocean Activities

MALÉ, – A string of tragic drowning incidents involving tourists in the Maldives has highlighted the importance of personal responsibility and adherence to safety guidelines when engaging in ocean-based activities at this

24 May, 2024

News·Tourism

Putin and Xi Cement Trade Ties, Sidestepping U.S. Dollar in Beijing Meeting

BEIJING — In a significant shift away from the U.S. dollar, the vast majority of transactions between Russia and China are now conducted in their national currencies, President Vladimir V. Putin said

16 May, 2024

Leaders·World

Putin Sworn In for 5th Term as Russian President Amid Tensions

MOSCOW — Vladimir V. Putin was inaugurated for a fifth term as president of Russia on Tuesday, solidifying his two-decade grip on power in a ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace that

08 May, 2024

World

World Uyghur Congress Convenes Global Voices in Munich Against Beijing’s Actions

In Munich, Germany, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is currently hosting a diverse gathering, featuring Uyghur activists, survivors, and international allies, unified in their opposition to the challenges faced by the Uyghur

05 May, 2024

News·World

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