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...
MATATO to Launch Roadshows in India to Revive Tourism Ties Amid Dip in Visitor Numbers
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is set to organise roadshows in several key cities across...
India Raises Essential Commodity Quotas to Maldives Despite Diplomatic Tensions
India has increased the quota of essential commodities exported to the Maldives, despite strained relations between the Indian Ocean neighbours...
Maldives Experiences Change in Tourism Dynamics Amid Regional Diplomatic Tensions
The Maldives has observed a significant transformation in its tourism sector, with changes in source markets for visitors amidst evolving...
