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Maldives Blood Service and Al-Shali Marine Host Joint Blood Donation Programme in Hulhumalé

Hulhumalé, Maldives – The Maldives Blood Service, in collaboration with Al-Shali Marine, is currently conducting a joint blood donation programme at the Blood Service Centre in Hulhumalé today. The initiative, happening now, brings together members of the community, staff of Al-Shali Marine, and volunteers to contribute to the life-saving cause of strengthening the national blood […]

Visit Maldives Corporation Showcases “Maldives as a Leading Sport Tourism Destination” with the 1st Thoddoo Masters

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) proudly announces its role as the Destination Partner of the 1st Thoddoo Masters Table Tennis Tournament (TMTT), to be held from August 19–25, 2025, in AA. Thoddoo, Maldives. The event is organized by Thoddoo Local Authority Company (TLAC) and Ihaa Table Tennis Academy (ITTA), endorsed by the Ministry of Sports, Fitness […]

DMRR 2025 Corporate Team Category Open for Registration

Dhiraagu recently hosted members from various organizations for a productive session to reflect on how the upcoming Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025 can inspire workplaces to promote fitness and embrace the spirit of running with a purpose. The corporate team category introduced in 2024 allows teams of four to represent their organization at DMRR. […]

Mamigili Council Establishes New Tourism Landmark with Shipwreck Installation

In a bid to further promote local tourism, the Mamigili Council has announced the establishment of a near-island sea attraction with the construction of a shipwreck, creating a unique experience for visitors and divers alike. The initiative is part of a broader project aimed at developing a boatyard on the island. As stipulated in the […]

Visit Maldives Appoints Netflix Star Taz Skylar as Global Ambassador

Visit Maldives has appointed British-Spanish actor Taz Skylar, star of Netflix’s record-breaking live-action One Piece series, as a Global Ambassador under its Global Ambassadorship Program. The appointment brings the Maldives into the international spotlight through one of today’s most influential global entertainment figures. Skylar, who plays Sanji – the Straw Hat Pirates’ charismatic chef – […]

Australian Prodigy Sierra Kerr to Compete in 2025 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

Malé, Maldives – Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has announced Australian surfing sensation Sierra Kerr as the third confirmed competitor for the 2025 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. Scheduled to run from September 4 to 11, the 13th edition of the world’s only triple-discipline surf event will see the 18-year-old make history […]

FitsAir Inaugural Flight Marks Another Milestone at Velana’s Modern Terminal

Sri Lanka’s FitsAir has officially begun operations from Velana International Airport’s (VIA) newly inaugurated international passenger terminal, marking another milestone in the phased opening of the state-of-the-art facility. The airline’s inaugural arrival at the terminal was celebrated with a traditional water salute, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Passengers arriving on the historic flight were greeted […]

New Terminal at Velana International Airport to Serve Four Additional Airlines This Month

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that four more airlines will begin operating from Velana International Airport’s newly inaugurated terminal before the end of this month. The names of the airlines are yet to be revealed. The new international terminal, which was officially opened on July 26th to mark the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day, […]