Maldives

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Chedi Hospitality expands to Maldives with JIH Global partnership

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Chedi Hospitality, a leader in luxury lifestyle and design-led hospitality, has announced a strategic partnership with JIH Global Investments to enter the Maldives.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Maldives to host World Creator Summit, World Creator Awards

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

The Maldives will host the World Creator Summit and World Creator Awards 2026, powered by Creatoll, from 20–25 September, bringing global creators, platforms, publishers, and tourism stakeholders together to highlight creator-led storytelling’s growing impact on travel.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OQT strengthens Maldives energy trade with finance deal

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

OQT, the international energy and commodity trading vehicle of the Government of Oman, has announced the provision of a medium-term structured finance facility to Maldives’ State Trading Organisation (STO), alongside a mid- to long-term supply arrangement for light and middle distillate products used across transport, power generation, and essential services in the Maldives.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives named Luxury Family Friendly Resort of the Year

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives was named Luxury Family Friendly Resort of the Year by Travel & Hospitality Awards, honouring its commitment to creating memorable, high-quality experiences for families visiting the Maldives.

Construction & Real Estate

Maldives unveils sustainable townships plan a foundation of diversified economy

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model to create a new category of sustainable townships, designed for large-scale, integrated developments that combine hospitality, residential real estate, health, education, and renewable energy infrastructure.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Sun Siyam Iru Veli GM honoured as Best GM – Hospitality in Maldives

Sun, 16 Nov 2025

Sun Siyam Iru Veli celebrates the achievement of its General Manager, Masdhooq Saeed, who has been awarded Best General Manager – Hospitality in Maldives at the World GM Awards 2025.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Yalago posts 25pc growth in 2025, UAE, Maldives lead

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Yalago, part of the Emirates Group, recorded its strongest year to date in 2025, with total sales rising 25% year on year and surpassing previous records four months ahead of schedule. The UAE, Maldives, US, Thailand, and Spain ranked as the top booking destinations.