Male-Maldives

Singaporean Student Dies in Maldives During School Expedition, SJI International Mourns Loss

A school trip intended to promote environmental research and resilience building ended in tragedy as 15-year-old Jenna Chan, a Grade 9 student from St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) International in Singapore, died in a tragic accident in the Maldives. Jenna was...
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu

Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu Seeks Indian Aid Amid Economic Crisis

President Mohammed Muizzu of the Maldives finds himself navigating a complex diplomatic and financial landscape, as his country faces an escalating economic crisis. The president, who begins a five-day visit to India on Sunday, is expected to request a substantial...
Maldives Tourism

Maldives Tourism: Indian Visitors Decline, Chinese Rise

Indian tourists' arrival in the Maldives has dropped by 33% due to diplomatic tensions, according to a report from Maldivian website Adhadhu. The Maldives Tourism Ministry data shows a drop from 41,054 last year to 27,224 this year. India, once...
Maldives-India

Maldives Tourism Body Condoms Discriminating Comments Against PM Modi

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has condemned derogatory remarks made by officials in the tourism-dependent country against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India. MATI praised India as a close neighbor and ally of the Maldives,...