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Once Upon a Time in Mathieves
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a country called Mathieves. It was a place where the king and his loyal cabinet ministers, along with the managing directors of state-owned companies, had discovered a very innovative way to make money mostly for themselves.In this magical kingdom, corruption wasn’t considered a crime. It […]
Resort Life Travel Wins Top Awards in Maldives Tourism
Resort Life Travel, one of the Maldives’ leading inbound tour operators, has been honored with multiple awards this year, further cementing its reputation as a trusted name in global tourism. The company, founded in 2006 by Maldivian entrepreneur Mohamed Shaaz Waleed, continues to set the standard for excellence in the industry. Recently, Resort Life was recognized […]
Nasheed Finds His Way Into UNGA After Maldives Blocks His Pass
By Himal Former President Mohamed Nasheed has made it to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, but not under the Maldives’ flag. The government refused his request for an accreditation pass, leaving him unable to join the official delegation. Instead, Nasheed attended in his role as Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable […]
Nasheed warns: Muizzu’s media bill will destroy democracy
The Maldives government’s push for the controversial Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill has triggered outrage across the nation, with critics accusing President Mohammed Muizzu of plotting to silence journalists and hide corruption. The bill, passed in parliament by the ruling PNC’s supermajority, hands sweeping powers to a government-controlled commission, raising fears of a full-blown crackdown on […]
Revenue Up, But People in Debt
The Maldivian government proudly reported that revenue and grants reached MVR 18.6 billion by June this year—an 8.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Taxes made up MVR 14.2 billion, or 76.5% of the total revenue, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Weekly Fiscal Development Report. But behind the glossy numbers, the real story on the ground is different. […]
Tourism Boom Driven By Sector
The Maldives has welcomed over 1 million tourists faster than ever in 2025 — a milestone reached by mid-June, far ahead of previous years. But while officials may take credit, the real drivers of this success are the tireless efforts of travel agencies, resort operators, guesthouse owners, and tourism service providers across the islands. According to Maldives Immigration, the country recorded 1,006,245 tourist arrivals as […]
MMPRC and Resort Life Travel Join Forces to Promote Maldives in CIS Region
In a move aimed at expanding the Maldives’ reach in the Russia and CIS travel markets, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Resort Life Travel (RLT), a leading name in the country’s tourism industry. The signing took place in Dubai and was attended by MMPRC […]