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Adhadhu English | 14 hours, 5 minutes ago | positive

Historic European Debut Sees Zayan Advance at Azerbaijan International Challenge

Maldivian badminton player Zayan Zaki won his Men's Singles qualifying match at the Azerbaijan International Challenge 2026, defeating Fajar Karimli 21-10, 21-14. He advances to Round of 32 against Nadeem Dalvi. Revival Sports makes historic debut at a Challenge-level BWF tournament and first European circuit appearance. Other Revival players include Nibal Ahmed, Aminath Nabeeha (Naba), and Fathimath Nabaha (Naby), with some experiencing losses in singles and doubles events.

Maldives Islamic Bank | 3 weeks, 5 days ago | positive

MIB Announces Winner of Ramadan Promotion 2026

Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) announced Ms. Fathimath Sheeza as the grand prize winner of the Ramadan Promotion 2026. The promotion rewarded the MIB cardholder with the highest total transaction volume during the campaign period. The grand prize was a fully sponsored 7-day trip for two to Azerbaijan. MIB thanked all customers who participated and reaffirmed its commitment to rewarding campaigns.

Maldives Republic | 1 year ago | tense

Impact of Pakistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan Axis on Eurasian Geopolitics

The article analyzes the geopolitical axis between Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan, highlighting its basis in shared Islamic identity, conflicts with India and Armenia, and Türkiye's ambitions. The axis gained prominence during the India-Pakistan war from 7 to 10 May, triggered by a terror strike in Kashmir on 22 April, after which Türkiye and Azerbaijan openly backed Pakistan. India subsequently imposed an informal boycott of Turkish products. The axis is also supported by military cooperation, such as the use of Turkish drones by Pakistan. The article notes substantial trade between India and Türkiye (US$3.78 billion in 2023-24) and discusses the role of religion and territorial disputes. Also mentioned are the Second Karabakh War and the 'Three Brothers' military exercises in 2021.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 9 months ago | optimistic

AZAL to Begin Twice-Weekly Direct Flights Between Azerbaijan and Maldives

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will start twice-weekly direct flights from Baku to Velana International Airport (VIA) in Maldives, timed with peak tourism season. The Ministry of Tourism expects increased arrivals from Azerbaijan. Currently, 42 airlines from 22 countries serve the Maldives, with 1.1 million tourists visiting between January and July.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 3 months ago | neutral

Speaker Aslam Highlights Climate Action at APA Plenary Session

Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Aslam addressed the 14th Plenary Session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluding on 24 February. He stressed regional cooperation for sustainable development, highlighted Maldives' environmental initiatives including net-zero emissions by 2030, and legislative progress in energy, climate change, and waste management. He noted challenges in accessing affordable climate finance and delays in fund disbursement, and called for a ceasefire in Gaza. The APA was founded in 2006 and aims to promote dialogue among member parliaments.