Travelling to the Maldives from London is no mean feat. There are various routes via the UAE, but for our trip we took a six-hour flight to Bahrain, followed by a four-hour connection to the Male, the …
Maldives tenders up to 150 MW of solar
The Ministry of Finance and Planning of the Maldives has kicked off a tender for installation of a large-scale solar project. According to the tender notice, the project will encompass 100 MW to 150 …
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development announces loan for Velana Airport in Maldives
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development announced an additional loan of US$40 million to support the completion of the Velana International Airport project in the Maldives. This follows an earlier loan of …
A second JW Marriott resort just opened in the Maldives — and you can book it from 70,000 points
The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open. Located a mere 15 minutes via speedboat from Male’s Velana …
JW Marriott expands in Maldives with new resort
This marks the brand’s second resort within the archipelago, offering a “luxurious retreat” within 15-minute boat ride from Velana International Airport.
‘Addressing infrastructure gaps, employment and maintaining policy certainty crucial for continued growth’
Since arriving in Nepal back in July, David Sislen has been overseeing the World Bank’s Office in Nepal as the bank’s country director for Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
India boosts aid to Maldives in bid to ‘outdo’ China’s influence in region
In a sign of an ‘uptick in bilateral relations’, India has earmarked US$69 million in financial aid for the Maldives in its latest budget.
New JW Marriott Resort in the Maldives
JW Marriott, a distinguished member of Marriott Bonvoy’s extensive collection of more than 30 exceptional hotel brands, has officially unveiled the JW …
Head to this property if you’re looking for a wellness vacation in Maldives
Dreaming of a truly restorative period after the festive season? Escape to the breathtaking Maldives and discover a world of wellness at Four Seasons Resorts. W …
Budget 2025: Maldives gets more aid from India, but what about Bangladesh?
India’s foreign aid drops to Rs 5,483 crore in Budget 2025; Maldives sees a hike to Rs 600 crore, Afghanistan’s aid doubles, while Myanmar faces a cut amid ongoing internal turmoil …