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Young republic comes of age

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Young republic comes of age

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Maldives 2015

Young republic comes of age

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Young republic comes of age

The Maldives Celebrates 50 years of independence, and achieves remarkable economic development

Chinese dominated tourism sector evolves to offer more choice

Tourism

Chinese dominated tourism sector evolves to offer more choice

New island multi-ownership regulation enables diverse scales of investment

Port in paradise to pull trade route south

Logistics

Port in paradise to pull trade route south

“Maldives-China relationship continues to grow stronger”

Diplomacy

“Maldives-China relationship continues to grow stronger”

DUNYA MAUMOON

Minister of Foreign Affairs

China-Maldives friendship to bridge opportunity gaps

Transport

China-Maldives friendship to bridge opportunity gaps

Old friends, new ties

Diplomacy

Old friends, new ties

As they renew their historic friendship, the Maldives and China are cooperating on a host of projects, paving the way for large investments

Transformative mega projects fuel Maldives’ future

Tourism

Transformative mega projects fuel Maldives’ future

Five flagship projects serve as pillars for economic transformation

Chinese firms contribute to the international airport expansion

Transport

Chinese firms contribute to the international airport expansion

International airport grows and adapts to increased tourism arrivals

Long-term partnerships key to unlocking transformative ‘Youth City’

Economy

Long-term partnerships key to unlocking transformative ‘Youth City’

A $5 billion investment package that aims to create jobs as youth unemployment rises

“The Maldives has grown to the next level of tourism”

Tourism

“The Maldives has grown to the next level of tourism”

Ahmed Adeeb

Minister of Tourism

Island hopping by seaplane

Transport

Island hopping by seaplane

“This government is opening its doors to welcome FDI.”

Economy

“This government is opening its doors to welcome FDI.”

MOHAMED SAEED

Minister of Economic Development

“Free visa policy makes it easy to travel”

Diplomacy

“Free visa policy makes it easy to travel”

MOHAMED FAISAL

Ambassador of Maldives to China

“Maldives now has a truly competitive business environment”

Economy

“Maldives now has a truly competitive business environment”

Ahmed Shaheer

Managing Director of State Trading Organization (STO)

Step inside one of the world’s most lavish and exclusive resorts

Tourism

Step inside one of the world’s most lavish and exclusive resorts

Hoteliers at LVMH have built a resort that is redefining what an exclusive, high-end holiday experience in the Maldives means

“Our main challenge is meeting a rising demand.”

Energy

“Our main challenge is meeting a rising demand.”

Abdul Shakoor

Managing Director of Stelco

“We like to focus on steady and long-term developments.”

Tourism

“We like to focus on steady and long-term developments.”

Ahmed Shabeer

Chairman of Sunland Hotels

“Maldivians are eager to embrace new technologies.”

Telecom & IT

“Maldivians are eager to embrace new technologies.”

Ismail Waheed

Managing Director of Dhiraagu

“I began operations with only $900 back in 1990.”

Tourism

“I began operations with only $900 back in 1990.”

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Chairman of Sun Siyam

Luxury, Maldivian Style

Tourism

Luxury, Maldivian Style

THE SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI

“The Maldives offers one of the best returns on investment in the world.”

Tourism

“The Maldives offers one of the best returns on investment in the world.”

Ismail Faseeh

CEO of Seahouse

Tourism in the Maldives offers a diverse portfolio of investment

Tourism

Tourism in the Maldives offers a diverse portfolio of investment

A premier capital management firm takes key capital stakes in the Maldives tourism industry

Discover the Maldives on a budget

Tourism

Discover the Maldives on a budget

Affordable tourism is set to increase arrivals after 'guesthouse' policy opens new islands

Marvel at the Maldives’ natural charms

Tourism

Marvel at the Maldives’ natural charms

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Understated island chic

Tourism

Understated island chic

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