The Maldives had one of its largest-ever delegations at ATM 2025, with over 230 representatives from 110 tourism companies, including resorts, guesthouses, liveaboards, travel agencies, and airlines.

India-Maldives economic and maritime security partnership review by ministers, strengthening ties after previous strains, high-level exchanges continue.

Under the proposed masterplan, the Maldives International Financial Centre will span 830,000 square meters, accommodate 6,500 residents, and generate employment for up to 16,000 people.

The government of Maldives said it plans to build an $8.8 billion financial hub backed by Dubai-based MBS Global Investments as the country seeks to address a debt crisis.

04/16/2025 The Maldives has changed its immigration law to prohibit the entry of Israeli passport holders in protest against the war in Gaza. The move was first tabled last year but has now been ...

The Maldives is the best place in the world to see these gentle giants in the wild — with a population of 6,000 ocean and reef manta rays. In fact, manta tourism alone contributes $8.1 million ...

Maldives' external debt stands at $3.4 billion, largely owed to China and India. The immediate concern lies in servicing $600 million in external debt due in 2025 and $1 billion in 2026.

This $3 billion pipeline is set to transform the island nation from a tourism-only destination into a second-home market for the ultra-wealthy with returns of up to 20 per cent, experts told Arabian ...

In 2024, Indians visiting Maldives declined by around 37.47% and total Indian tourist arrivals to Maldives declined to 1.30 lakh in 2024 against 2.09 lakh in 2023 By AJ Vinayak ...

The Maldives appears keen to reset strained relations with India in a move that analysts say is aimed at helping its key tourism industry recover following a steep decline in visitors from its ...

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu thanked India for its support of the island nation in easing its debt repayment and affirmed hope that New Delhi and Male would forge stronger ties and sign a ...

Maldives urges Indians to ‘please be part of its tourism', says 'our economy depends…' Emphasizing on the history shared by India and Maldives, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal said the newly ...