Abu Dhabi fund has now issued total loans of $90 million for the modernisation and expansion of the critical Velana International Airport
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UAE National Day 2024: dnata reveals weekend offers at luxury Maldives resorts
With travel time of just over four hours, the Maldives continues to be a preferred destination for GCC travellers seeking tropical escapes
Air Arabia
Air Arabia launches daily flights from Sharjah to Maldives
Air Arabia will operate using Airbus A320 aircraft to Velana International Airport
Abu Dhabi
Private islands, personal concierges: Maldives luxury resorts see 60% Gulf tourist surge on year-round VIP demand
Maldives luxury resorts beat seasonal fluctuations by targeting wealthy tourists from Saudi Arabia and the UAE with tailored experiences
Maldives
Qatar Airways announces Maldivian flights partnership to boost Maldives tourism
Qatar Airways boosts Maldives connectivity with Maldivian partnership
Aviation
Qatar Airways announces extra flights to London, Miami, Tokyo and Maldives
Qatar Airways expands network with new flights to destinations around the world
Maldives
Review: The Ozen Collection – Where Maldivian luxury meets sustainable paradise
What The Ozen Collection offers is not just luxury accommodations, but a gateway to experiencing the Maldives in all its multifaceted glory
Air Arabia
Air Arabia announces non-stop flights to Maldives
The new route will connect Sharjah International Airport to Velana International Airport in Male
FlyDubai
Flydubai launches 2024 summer network: 7 island escapes
UAE carrier flydubai introduces seasonal summer flight network
India
EaseMyTrip suspends Maldives flight bookings in solidarity with India amid Minister’s remarks
The hashtag #BoycottMaldives gained momentum on social media as Indian tourists began canceling their trips to the Maldives
Alps
Flydubai announces winter travel return flights from $300
Flydubai announces budget winter travel breaks from as little as $300
Codeshare
Etihad announces Maldives transport boost, offers flights to 16 new island destinations
Etihad and Maldivan boost UAE to Maldives flights with extra flights and interline destination boost
anantara kihavah
Paradise found in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll
Welcome to the island hotel with no reception
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates, Maldivian Airlines sign massive interline deal
Starting September 15, Emirates customers can book travel itineraries on the official website, the Emirates mobile app, or via their preferred travel agents for flights, “for flights effective immediately,” the airline said
Arabian Travel Market
Dubai developer announces $218m Maldives resort with 100 floating villas
Dubai’s FAM Holdings to launch Al Mahra Maldives Resort
Beirut
Dubai’s Emirates braces for Eid Al Fitr demand spike, announces more flights across Middle East
Over 110,000 passengers are expected to travel during the holiday season
Airplanes
Airport closed after Flydubai incident
Flydubai plane encountered incident when landing, airport closed for three and a half hours