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Emirates Expands Premium Economy to Maldives and Colombo with Retrofitted Boeing 777
Asian Aviation
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July 15, 2025
Emirates is raising the bar for premium air travel to the Maldives and Sri Lanka by introducing its renowned Premium Economy class on additional routes, operated by its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft. Emirates premium economyStarting 18 July,...
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India.com
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July 15, 2025
Home Viral This island country is troubled by too many tourists, takes shocking steps to…, not Maldives, Thailand, Sri Lanka…, its name is At a time when countries are adopting various method to revive their tourism industry post Covid, there is a...
Visit Maldives returns to profitability with strategic reforms and global impact
Hotelier Maldives
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July 15, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation Limited, formerly Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15 July 2024, marking a pivotal year characterised by a return to profitability, enhanced fiscal...
Small island nations provide big environmental solutions but need finance partners (commentary)
Mongabay
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July 15, 2025
Small island nations offer the world powerful environmental solutions — from “blue” climate finance innovations to marine conservation — but they need the international community to match their ambition with fairness and support. Antigua and...
Small State, Big Stakes: The Maldives and Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean
War on the Rocks
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July 14, 2025
Located at the crossroads of vital Indian Ocean shipping lanes linking the Middle East and Asia, the Maldives has emerged as an unlikely but increasingly important foothold in Indo-Pacific strategic rivalry. Despite having less than 600,000...
President changes MMPRC name to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a presidential decree renaming the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited. The change was formalised on Sunday through the decree. According to the...
Oman: Raysut Cement narrows H1 2025 loss on higher revenue
Zawya
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MUSCAT - Raysut Cement Company SAOG, Oman’s largest cement producer, reported a consolidated net loss of RO 2.99 million for the first half of 2025, down from RO 1.51 million in the same period last year, as revenues surged and a new leadership...
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Maldives: Is a reunified MDP a threat to President Muizzu’s second-term ambitions?
Firstpost
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July 12, 2025
The fast-tracked reunification of the Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the first pro-democracy electoral entity in the country, has opened both opportunities and challenges. The ‘opportunities’ flow from the previous presidential poll...
Visit Maldives unveils enhanced brand identity
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has unveiled an enhanced logo and updated brand identity, representing a thoughtful refinement of the iconic Maldives destination brand. These are minor yet purposeful...
Raysut Cement narrows H1 2025 loss on higher revenue
Oman Observer
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July 15, 2025
MUSCAT, JULY 15 Raysut Cement Company SAOG, Oman’s largest cement producer, reported a consolidated net loss of RO 2.99 million for the first half of 2025, down from RO 1.51 million in the same period last year, as revenues surged and a new...
Maldives resort islands expand solar to meet half of power demand
pv-magazine
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July 11, 2025
The Fari Islands in the Maldives are developing a mix of floating and ground-mounted solar installations expected to meet up to 50% of the archipelago’s electricity demand on sunny days. The systems form part of a broader plan to expand renewable...
Banyan Group gains momentum in lead-up to 100th hotel opening
Travel Weekly
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July 16, 2025
Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, has entered the second half of 2025 with strategic momentum across its portfolio of hotels, marking a significant milestone ahead of the grand opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort, its 100th...
Maldives expresses gratitude to UAE as expanded Maafaru runway opens
Maldives Voice
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Maldives has extended heartfelt gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the official opening of the expanded Code E runway at Maafaru International Airport, a project described as a symbol of shared ambition, progress, and enduring...
Maldivian sukuk value surges as economy strengthens
Maldives Voice
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The value of Maldivian sukuk has seen a notable rise in recent months, reflecting growing investor confidence in the country's economic outlook, according to the Ministry of Finance. As of Monday, the sukuk value had increased to MVR 87.44. In...
APM SBV makes 100MW solar investment agreement with Maldives
Power Technology
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July 11, 2025
Abraxas Power has announced that its subsidiary, APM SPV, has made an investment agreement with the government of the Maldives to develop Project Solar City, a floating solar renewable energy project. This 100MW renewable energy initiative will be...
IRIS Reps adds Barceló Hotels & Resorts to its portfolio with focus on Maldives and Thailand
Tourism Breaking News
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July 11, 2025
IRIS Reps announces its newest partnership with Barceló Hotels & Resorts, adding yet another prestigious name to its growing global portfolio. This exciting collaboration will place special focus on promoting Barceló’s stunning resorts in the...
Trade with regional countries reaches $4.1b
The Express Tribune
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July 8, 2025
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's exports to seven regional countries increased 1% during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25 compared to the corresponding months of the previous year. Exports to the regional countries including...
Direct flight from Tashkent to the Maldives — every Sunday.
Kun.uz
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July 11, 2025
The Maldives are not just a dream — they are a reality, and now they are even closer. This summer, you have a unique opportunity to visit these paradise islands with direct flights, convenient schedules, and pleasantly surprising prices. Why...
Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on services to Male and Colombo
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
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July 11, 2025
Post Views: 68 Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai and Malé. Services on the enhanced aircraft, featuring newly configured and refreshed cabins throughout, include the highly-acclaimed...
Ex-NDBIB Darshan joins Fintrex Finance Board
Daily FT
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Darshan Perera Darshan Perera has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of Fintrex Finance PLC. Perera is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the investment banking and corporate advisory...