May 23, 2013
Chinese tourists, who have been flooding global destinations, including the Emirates, have been asked by a top Communist Party official to behave when abroad. Read Article China tourists instructed to behave
Apr 26, 2013
Sarah Gilbert checks into the new Residence Maldives, the newest from the hotel group with properties in Tunisia, Mauritius and Zanzibar. Read Article Hotel Insider: A small island with endless possibilities
Dec 09, 2012
The press secretary of the Maldives president promised that the transfer of airport operations to the state-run Maldivian Airport Company Limited would be ¿smooth and seamless. Read Article Maldives terminates contract and takes control of national airport
Nov 29, 2012
The deal with India's GMR Group was the biggest foreign investment project in the Maldives and the move to cancel it has provoked criticism. Read Article The Maldives scraps $500m airport plan
Nov 14, 2012
Honeymooners on a budget will be cheered to hear that flydubai is set to launch flights to the Maldives. Read Article Flydubai set to touch down in Maldives
Oct 08, 2012
Maldives police say they have arrested Mohamed Nasheed, the former president, who failed to appear for a hearing to face charges that he illegally ordered the arrest of a judge. Read Article Former Maldives president arrested after no-show in court
Sep 26, 2012
A court in the Maldives has banned former President Mohamed Nasheed from leaving the capital without official permission. Read Article Court orders travel ban for former Maldives president
Sep 05, 2012
Security forces in the Maldives have stepped up attacks against peaceful demonstrators since the resignation of its first democratically elected president, according to Amnesty International Read Article Human rights crisis in the Maldives, says Amnesty
Jul 27, 2012
From Ho Chi Minh City to Budapest, the number of deals available to interesting destinations make Eid Al Fitr a great time to travel. Read Article Plan your Eid holiday escape with our guide to the 10 best spots
Jul 20, 2012
Bilateral agreements are being sought on environmental and parliamentary issues. Read Article Maldives looks to the UAE for help in solar and wind energy
![An aerial picture of the airport in Maldives January 10, 2005. [Since the December 26 earthquake off Sumatra triggered the tsunami, occupancy rates have begun to plummet as fears of aftershocks and television images of the havoc the deadly waves wreaked around Asia deter new arrivals to the Maldives.] Picture taken January 10.](/deployedfiles/Assets/Richmedia/Image/SaxoPress/AD20121129161866-An_aerial_pictu_tn.jpg)
