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The Maldives is often described in postcards: a thin chain of emerald islands floating in an impossible blue. But for Maldivians, the ocean is not just scenery—it is geography, economy, and risk, all at once. The country’s greatest protector is also its greatest uncertainty. And the Maldives’ most

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives recorded a steady start in January 2026, with visitor numbers continuing to trend above the same period last year, according to the latest daily update released by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. As of 24 January, total tourist arrivals for the month reached 170,

Maldives has a habit of turning tomorrow’s constraints into today’s politics. But 2026 is different, because the constraint has a date on it. In April 2026, the country faces a USD 500 million sukuk principal repayment. That is not a slow-moving trend, it is a calendar event. And

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