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200, 000 tourists arrivals in one month for the first time in history
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200, 000 tourists arrivals in one month for the first time in history

For the first time, 200, 000 tourists have visited the Maldives in a month. According to the latest reports released by the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 200,004 tourists visited the Maldives as of February 26. This is an increase of 19.9 per cent compared...

More than 1.6 million tourists arrived to the Maldives as of November 22
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More than 1.6 million tourists arrived to the Maldives as of November 22

More than 1.6 million tourists has arrived to the Maldives as of November 22. According to the tourism statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism on Monday, a total of 1,640,826 tourists have visited the Maldives as of November 22. This is an increase o...

1.6 millionth tourist, this year's target achieved
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1.6 millionth tourist, this year's target achieved

With the arrival of 1.6 millionth tourist, this year's target set by the government has been achieved. The 1.6 millionth tourist arrived on Tuesday afternoon. Vice President Faisal Naseem officially welcomed the 1.6 millionth visitor to the Maldives at a ce...

ITA Airways commenced its operations to the Maldives
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ITA Airways commenced its operations to the Maldives

Italian national carrier ITA Airways has commenced its operations to the Maldives today. For the first flight of ITA Airways to Maldives, was accorded a warm welcome by Velana International Airport with a water salute. ITA Airways will operate flights from R...

India provides USD 100 million as Budgetary Support
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India provides USD 100 million as Budgetary Support

In response to a request from the Government of Maldives,  India has provided financial assistance of USD 100 million as budgetary support to tide over the difficult economic situation in the Maldives. A handover ceremony was held yesterday at the Ministry of...

Debate of the biggest Atoll: What is the truth?
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Debate of the biggest Atoll: What is the truth?

The debate on the largest natural atoll in the Maldives is interesting and exciting. The two contenders competing the debate are Bodu Thiladhunmathi from North of the country and Huvadhoo Atoll from South of the country. As these two Atolls are the biggest na...

President Solih paid a surprise visit to the International Nekton Mission
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President Solih paid a surprise visit to the International Nekton Mission

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the President of the Maldives paid a surprise visit to the International Nekton Mission, to offer assistance to ocean researchers as they looked for solutions that would help reveal the mysteries of the deep.  The President is aware t...

Aquanauts from Maldives makes a historic Maiden Dive
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Aquanauts from Maldives makes a historic Maiden Dive

Two intrepid Maldives aquanauts made history by being the first residents of the lowest-lying country in the world to travel far into the twilight zone.  Shafiya Naeem, a marine biologist and the director general of the Maldives Marine Research Institute, a...

Maldives is set to receive this year's 1 millionth visitor tomorrow
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Maldives is set to receive this year's 1 millionth visitor tomorrow

The Maldives is set to receive this year's 1 millionth visitor tomorrow, as per the latest statistical data, despite the challenges faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent geopolitical conflicts. According to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing D...