Soneva, the resorts operator behind Soneva Fushi, which last night placed seventh on the first World’s 50 Best Hotels list, is opening another, ultra-luxe property next year. Soneva Secret, located in …
Pakistan get its first-ever Miss Universe; minister says no one selected to represent country
E rica Robin from Karachi was crowned the first ever Miss Universe Pakistan in a ceremony held in Maldives. As per media reports, Robin will now represent her country at the 72nd Global Miss Universe Pageant in November in El Salvador.
Why Pakistan is disowning its first ever Miss Universe contestant
Why Pakistan is disowning its first ever Miss Universe contestant – Erica Robin, 24, has won the inaugural Miss Universe Pakistan title at a contest in the Maldives. But this was no ordinary beauty pageant,
Maldives frontrunner eyes closer ties with China
The Maldives stands at a geopolitical crossroads ahead of its presidential runoff vote with the frontrunner, a former construction minister, set on demolishing India’s influence and building stronger ties with China.
The art of picking the ultimate luxury Maldives resort
There is an indelible memory I have that comes to me at least once a month. I am lying on a bench staring up through the square-framed sky inside James Turrell’s interactive artwork, “Skyspace Amarta, …
Tropical Maldives Heads to Polls Closely Watched by India and China
MALE/COLOMBO (Reuters) – More than a quarter of a million people vote on Saturday for the next leader of the tropical Maldives in a closely contested election seen as a battle for influence in the high-end tourist destination between India and China.
Maldives Election: Could Be Key for China, India Rivalry
MALE (Reuters) – A presidential election in the Maldives on Saturday could be decisive in determining whether China or India win a competition for influence over the tiny Indian Ocean island chain.
Nepal visit productive to promote bilateral ties: US senator Hollen
“Nepal’s infant and lively democracy is highly significant,” he said, adding that the US had always partnered with Nepal in strengthening democracy here. Following the Nepal visit, Hollen will visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
ADB Provides Support for Fiscal Reforms in Maldives
ADB has approved an $18.7 million policy-based grant for Maldives to help the country strengthen its fiscal management and create a pathway to restore fiscal sustainability over the medium to long …
Spend 5 nights at an all-inclusive villa in the Maldives for $3,174
The Maldives are known as a luxury destination, and as such accommodations tend to be on the pricier side. While of course, the islands feature options for many different budgets, this deal is …