Tourism

15 Apr, 2026

Maldivian to Launch Direct Flights to Australia as Government Expands Air Connectivity

The national airline Maldivian will begin direct flights to Melbourne on 17 May, marking the carrier’s first entry into the Australian market. Island Aviation, which operates Maldivian, said the service will run

Business

01 Apr, 2026

Dharavandhoo Airport set for major expansion as Island Aviation takes over operations

Dharavandhoo Airport in Baa Atoll has entered a new phase of development after Island Aviation Services Limited took over operations and announced a major terminal expansion aimed at transforming the passenger experience

Gulf Crisis·News·Tourism

29 Mar, 2026

Tourism Minister says visa extensions for visitors will begin in April

Tourism and Environment Minister Tariq Ibrahim says tourists will be able to extend their stay in the Maldives from April, as the government moves to simplify visa procedures and broaden the country’s

Government Expands Renewable Energy Targets as Major Projects Advance Nationwide

The government of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sharply raised its renewable‑energy ambitions, increasing the national target from 53 MW to 164 MW in 2024. Officials say the shift reflects the President’s

25 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

A concept image showing one of the overwater villas proposed for the Trump International Hotel Maldives. Photo: Dar Global

Trump’s First Maldives Resort to Use ‘Tokenised’ Investment Model

The Trump Organization is moving into the Maldives with a new luxury resort developed alongside Dubai‑based Dar Global, extending a partnership that has become one of the more active cross‑border real‑estate pairings

13 Mar, 2026

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Government Assists 1,680 Tourists Stranded Due to Middle East Unrest

The government has provided assistance to 1,680 tourists stranded in the Middle East as flight disruptions continue amid the ongoing conflict. The figures were shared at a press conference held by the

13 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Transport Minister: Flight Cancellations Hit Arrivals but Maldives Moves Fast to Restore Connectivity

Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen says the Maldives is facing a sharp drop in daily tourist arrivals as Middle Eastern airspace closures continue to disrupt flights, but the government has

12 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia to Be Brought Home as Maldives Moves Swiftly on Repatriation

Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed says the government is arranging the return of 50 Maldivian Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia after transit flights were cancelled due to the Middle

12 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Tourism Push Intensifies as Maldives Works to Offset Middle East Shock

Tourism Minister Ibrahim Thoriq says the Maldives is moving quickly to protect the sector from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, launching new marketing drives and negotiating additional flights as cancellations

12 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Foreign Minister Reaffirms Maldives Will Not Allow Its Airspace for Any Military Action

Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel says the Maldives will not permit its airspace to be used for any military purpose linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, underscoring the government’s

12 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Maldives Sets Course for 2027 as Visit Maldives Year

The government is moving ahead with preparations to mark 2027 as Visit Maldives Year, a national campaign announced by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to elevate the country’s global profile and secure long

05 Mar, 2026

News

Tourist Arrivals Fall Sharply as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Key Routes

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have taken a marked hit in recent days as the war in the Middle East forces airlines to cancel or divert flights, cutting off a major transit

05 Mar, 2026

News

Fulhadhoo Enforces Decency Rules to Respect Local Sentiments Amid Tourism Growth

Local tourism in B atoll Fulhadhoo is growing, and the island council has moved to safeguard local decency and community sentiment as visitor numbers rise. Residents had raised repeated concerns about tourists

04 Mar, 2026

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Tourism

Maldivian to Launch Direct Flights to Australia as Government Expands Air Connectivity

Dharavandhoo Airport set for major expansion as Island Aviation takes over operations

Tourism Minister says visa extensions for visitors will begin in April

Government Expands Renewable Energy Targets as Major Projects Advance Nationwide

Trump’s First Maldives Resort to Use ‘Tokenised’ Investment Model

Government Assists 1,680 Tourists Stranded Due to Middle East Unrest

Transport Minister: Flight Cancellations Hit Arrivals but Maldives Moves Fast to Restore Connectivity

Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia to Be Brought Home as Maldives Moves Swiftly on Repatriation

Tourism Push Intensifies as Maldives Works to Offset Middle East Shock

Foreign Minister Reaffirms Maldives Will Not Allow Its Airspace for Any Military Action

Maldives Sets Course for 2027 as Visit Maldives Year

Tourist Arrivals Fall Sharply as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Key Routes

Fulhadhoo Enforces Decency Rules to Respect Local Sentiments Amid Tourism Growth

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