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'I was jealous of my friend's holiday glow from self tanning drops now under £20'
OK!
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July 8, 2025
As a beauty writer I'm always on the look-out for new products to add to my arsenal so while on a recent holiday to Portugal I had to know what self-tan my friend was using to achieve her gorgeous glow. The item in question turned out to be the...
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation In The Maldives
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –July 2025: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development ADFD continues to strengthen its global reputation as a leading development institution by financing strategic projects that create lasting and...
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation in Maldives
Oklahoma City Sun
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ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of its strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, today inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an...
Couple find 'Maldives of Scotland' beach after taking detour on hiking holiday
The Mirror
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July 8, 2025
Don't let a tight budget put you off dreaming of the Maldives. A couple has accidentally stumbled upon what's been coined the 'Maldives of Scotland' during a hiking holiday. This hidden gem offers an enchanting beach with white sands and...
Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest to kick off on July 31
Hotelier Maldives
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July 6, 2025
Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), the Maldives’ largest gaming platform, has announced the dates for the highly anticipated Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest (DMGC), scheduled to take place from 31 July to 2 August 2025. The championship will be held...
Inside the 'Maldives of Scotland' with white sand beaches and clear waters
Liverpool Echo
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July 8, 2025
Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 11:03, 08 Jul 2025 If you're yearning for the Maldives but your budget won't stretch that far, don't despair. A couple has accidentally discovered what's been dubbed the 'Maldives of Scotland' during a...
Visit Maldives introduces cultural Ambassadorship Programme for local artists
Hotelier Maldives
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July 6, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced the launch of the Visit Maldives Local Ambassadorship Programme—an initiative aimed at engaging and empowering Maldivian artists and creatives in...
Beach dubbed 'Maldives of Scotland' by travel blogging couple
Glasgow Live
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July 8, 2025
Don't allow a tight budget to put you off fantasising about the Maldives. Whilst on a rambling expedition, a pair stumbled upon what has been christened the 'Maldives of Scotland'. This hidden gem boasts a breathtaking shoreline with pristine...
'We accidentally discovered the Maldives of Scotland - it's heavenly'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 8, 2025
Don't let a limited budget discourage you from dreaming about the Maldives. During a hiking trip, a couple unexpectedly discovered what's been dubbed the 'Maldives of Scotland'. This secret paradise features a stunning beach with white sands and...
Sun Siyam Resorts introduces apprenticeship programme for Maldivians
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
Sun Siyam Resorts and the Maldivian Ministry of Higher Education teamed up to launch the Sun Siyam Apprenticeship Programme. This collaborative effort is in line with the Sustainable and Integrated Labour Services (SAILS) Project, a World...
Maldives and Singapore sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Ras Online
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Singapore on Monday, aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors. The signing...
Maldives secures USD 680M in Special Economic Zone investments: Minister Saeed
Maldives Voice
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Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has announced that the Maldives has secured USD 680 million (MVR 10 billion) in investments for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), marking a significant milestone in the government's economic reform...
Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Stay in Power After Debilitating Election Loss
Foreign Policy
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July 21, 2025
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at how Japan’s election results could hamper U.S. trade talks, Israeli forces attacking Gaza’s main humanitarian aid hub, and a deadly plane crash in Bangladesh. Election Defeat Japanese Prime...
Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors.: Minister Saeed
Miadhu Daily
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Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has said that the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors. He made the comment at the Maldives...
Maldives announces halal tourism projects in 6 atolls with investor concessions
Hotelier Maldives
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June 29, 2025
The Government of Maldives has announced plans to develop halal tourism in six islands across six atolls, with land rent waivers granted for the remaining grace period if resorts are developed and operational before the end of the allotted grace...
Maldives And Henley & Partners Sign Landmark Partnership Agreement To Launch Pioneering Residence By Investment Program
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) MALÉ, Maldives, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners , the world's leading international investment migration advisory firm, to...
Maldives launches 31 projects with concessions to expand tourism in undeveloped atolls
Hotelier Maldives
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June 29, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism has announced 31 new tourism development projects in atolls where the sector has yet to expand significantly. The ministry is offering investor concessions, including reductions in lease acquisition costs, to encourage...
Maldives signs first SEZ deal with 100MW solar city project
Maldives Voice
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The Government of Maldives has officially signed an investment agreement with Canada-based Abraxas Power Corporation for the development of the Solar City project the country’s first initiative under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework. The...
IOM Makes a High-Level Hire as Thousands in the Agency Lose Jobs
Pass Blue
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July 21, 2025
Michele Sison, US ambassador to Haiti, on the USNS Comfort and the medical site at Port-Au-Prince, November 2019. Sison, a career Foreign Service officer, was hired earlier this year to lead a newly created Global Office in Washington for the...
Travel Trends: Soulful Sojourns
Business Traveller
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Some of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations include the Maldives, Santorini, Maui, Bora Bora, Fiji, Italy, Paris, the Seychelles, and Thailand. In 2025, Mauritius was named the world’s best honeymoon destination in TripAdvisor’s...