Chinese Arrivals Dominate Maldives Tourism Market
Around 92,292 tourists from China have visited the Maldives as of last Monday, according to data by the Ministry of...
India Denies Maldives’ Allegations of Unauthorised Helicopter Operation
India has refuted claims made by Maldivian Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon regarding an alleged unauthorised operation of an Indian helicopter...
India Extends US$50 Million Budgetary Support to Maldives
India has extended a significant financial lifeline to the Maldives, providing budgetary support of US$50 million. This support, facilitated through...
Government Confirms All 76 Indian Troops Replaced With Civilian Contractors
All Indian troops have now left the Maldives except for the doctors working in Senehiya, bringing the total number of...
Minister Faisal Extends Olive Branch to Indian Tourists Amid Declining Visitor Numbers
In the face of declining tourist arrivals from India due to heightened political tensions, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has reiterated...
Government Shifts Stance on India Deals
The new administration is shifting its stance on transparency regarding agreements signed with India. Despite earlier criticisms of the previous...
Uncertainty Surrounds Indian Troop Numbers as Third Round of Withdrawal Unfolds
Despite formal talks and the departure of three batches of Indian troops, uncertainty looms over the exact number stationed in...
Maldives’ 2024 Tourism Arrivals See 2.6% First-Time Dip; Lower Occupancy Leading Into Q2
Tourist arrivals fell 2.6 percent in April after consistent highs in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, according statistics released...
Final Batch of Indian Troops to Leave Maldives in May; Neighbours Seek to Mend Ties
The remaining contingent of Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives will leave the island nation by 10 May as...
Yameen Revives ‘India Out’ Campaign
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has reignited his “India Out” campaign, signalling a resurgence in his political activity following...
