Maldives moves to formalise halal tourism segment as Visit Maldives explores standards, certification and new events

Abdulla Yasir and Sheikh Yousef Hasan Khalawi during a Visit Maldives meeting in Malé

Talks with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development add a product-development layer to a wider government push that has already included dedicated halal-tourism sites and overseas promotion KEY TAKEAWAYS Visit Maldives is assessing certification pathways, service standards and resort participation as it works to establish halal tourism as a distinct national tourism segment. The… Read the full news article

Siyam World marks fifth anniversary with nine-day Maldives programme spanning rugby, football and Halloween

Night-time celebration at Siyam World Maldives with guests watching a water-based performance and fireworks among palm trees

The Noonu Atoll resort will host Danny Care, Gary Cahill and Millie Bright from 23–31 October alongside lagoon cinema, island challenges and a Maldivian culture-led birthday celebration KEY TAKEAWAYS Siyam World’s fifth Birthday Bash will run from 23 to 31 October 2026 at the resort in Noonu Atoll. Danny Care will lead a three-day children’s… Read the full news article

Zipline Maldives wins 2026 Global Brand Award as Maafushi attraction expands the islands’ adventure offer

Two helmeted riders on the Zipline Maldives route above the Indian Ocean at sunset

The 428-metre route linking Maafushi and Vahmaafushi was recognised in Sri Lanka as the attraction builds a tourism proposition around local-island adventure and over-ocean experiences KEY TAKEAWAYS Zipline Maldives has received the 2026 Global Excellence Award for “World’s Most Beautiful Zipline,” according to Visit Maldives. The attraction runs 428 metres from Maafushi to Vahmaafushi Picnic… Read the full news article

Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts AirAsia Jakarta Flights as Soekarno-Hatta Operations Halt

Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite image of Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait with an ash plume drifting from the volcano

AirAsia passengers face cancellations and rescheduling as Indonesian authorities track a widespread ash cloud and keep Anak Krakatau at Level III alert. KEY TAKEAWAYS AirAsia said its Jakarta flights were cancelled or rescheduled after volcanic ash forced the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. BMKG detected ash across Banten, Jakarta, West Java and Bengkulu, with… Read the full news article