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This Airline Is Adding 12x Weekly Frequencies To Australia & New Zealand
Malaysia Airlines is set to double down on growth to its key routes across Asia and Oceania, with a new route to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, in addition to increased frequencies to destinations across South East Asia, China, New Zealand,...

Cases on modern marketing: Exploring the essentials
I was delighted to be there when the book titled “Essentials of Modern Marketing” was launched recently. The key role played by Denzil Indrajith Perera, one of my MBA “learning partners”, in this regard, was indeed commendable. As a...

Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 kicks off in Dhaalu Zone
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 Dhaalu Zone officially kicked off yesterday, 5th September 2025, hosted by Sun Siyam Iru Veli and played at the Bandidhoo Futsal Ground, Dh. Bandidhoo Island. With five competitive resort teams in the mix, the...

BML Launches Promotion Offering Mastercard Holders a Trip to Australian Open Finals
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced an exclusive promotion giving its Mastercard holders the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the Australian Open 2026 finals in Melbourne. The promotion, which runs from September 1 to October...

PM Oli's China Visit: High-Level Meeting
During a meeting at the Tianjin State Guest House while attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, PM Oli reiterated Nepal's objection to the agreement that designates Lipulek pass as a trade route between China and India....

Best Food Tours To Explore In 2025
Food is the ultimate gateway to culture—and what better way to travel than to taste your way through new destinations? From medieval towns in Switzerland to bustling alleys in Bangkok, here are some of the best food tours around the world for your...

Marassi Red Sea: Egypt’s New USD 18 Billion Luxury Tourism Project
Egypt unveiled on Sunday 7 September its latest mega tourism development: a new Red Sea city resort project worth EGP 900 billion (about USD 18 billion), launched through a partnership with Emirati and Saudi real estate giants Emaar Misr and City...

RSF: Media bill is a direct attack on press freedom
Reporters sans Frontieres (RSF), globally known as Reporters Without Borders, has called for the withdrawal of the media bill in Parliament, stating it is an attack on Maldives' freedom of the press. The bill, introduced by Thulhaadhoo Independent...

10 travel experts pick Europe’s best beaches – one clear favorite emerges
Europe is full of beautiful beaches. There's one island, easily accessible from the UK, home to several of the most beautiful beaches on earth. And people are discovering the amazing beaches on offer outside the traditional holiday hotspots of...

Celeb super scroungers EXPOSED as Mark Wright blags £500k of freebies and the most shameless requests revealed
A NEW breed of celebrity super scroungers has been born - and the extent of their shameless blagging skills is enough to make your eyes water. Despite making millions in his day-to-day job, former Towie star turned presenter Mark Wright has bagged...

SDFC launches Islamic facility for local tourism
The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) on Sunday announced the launch of ‘Thijarah Rashu Fathuru’, a dedicated Islamic financing product designed specifically for the local tourism sector. According to SDFC, this product, which is the...

Actress playing Mandodari in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana stuns internet with bold Monokini pics, her name is…
Home Entertainment Actress playing Mandodari in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana stuns internet with bold Monokini pics, her name is… Since the movie is a mythological drama, do you know who will be playing the role of Mandodari? If not, then keep...

Davina McCall’s new dating show with a twist
Stranded on Honeymoon Island UK is the newest reality dating show on the TV block. With Love is Blind UK series two done and dusted, we are in (desperate!) need of more romance on our screens. The 12-part series – hosted by none other than Davina...

Business News | Merck Foundation CEO Meets The Gambia First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
BusinessWire India Banjul [Gambia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It...

Vacationing on the hotel’s family plan
Hotel spas were once sanctuaries of adults-only serenity, where frazzled executives and exhausted parents could escape, leaving chaos outside. But step into that same tranquil space today, and you might find a different scene: a mother and her...

New policy for accreditation of journalists
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission (BroadCom) on Sunday publicized a new policy for accreditation of journalists who work in the broadcasting field. According to BroadCom, the purpose of the new policy is to ensure journalists who work in...

For a family adventure look no further — our expert has you covered
According to the NHS, many British adults spend nine hours a day sitting down. Meanwhile, their kids are staring into phones and gaming consoles inches from the end of their nose. So it’s little wonder that — when it comes to holidaymaking — many...

Meet the man who travelled the world without taking a flight
Imagine travelling to every single country in the world without stepping on an airplane. Sounds impossible, right? But that’s exactly what Thor Pedersen, a Danish man, has done. His journey will make you go, “Wait… what?!” Siasat.com brings you...

22 contestants, 10 weeks, unlimited talent: De9jaspirit Talent Hunt Season 4 begins
After months of anticipation, the wait is finally over as De9jaspirit Talent Hunt (DTH) sets the stage for the biggest showdown of talent in Africa. After completing its first-ever campus tour, DTH is ready to launch Season 4, which is packed with...

Australia vs Argentina streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 live online from anywhere
The Wallabies may only be second in the Rugby Championship 2025 standings, but they've looked the best team so far. However, next up are Argentina, who have won three of their last four meetings with Australia – including that record 67-27 mauling...