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President Muizzu Reaffirms Government Neutrality Ahead of Addu City Referendum

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated that the Government holds no preferred outcome in the upcoming referendum scheduled for Saturday, 25 October, in the Addu City islands of Feydhoo, Hulhudhoo, and Meedhoo. The vote will determine whether each island...

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The Palestinian group Hamas has called on international actors to exert pressure on Israel to uphold its commitments under...

Dr Waheed Calls for Tourism to Become a Force for Global Regeneration and Peace

Special Envoy of the President and former President of the Maldives, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan, delivered a...

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The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the recipients of the BML Scholarship Fund 2025, a prestigious, fully funded...

Maldives and Egypt Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Further Strengthen Bilateral Relations

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Maldives Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Group Snorkelling Event

The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with 623 participants taking...

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated that the Government holds no preferred outcome in the upcoming referendum scheduled for...

Elections Commission Sets March 2026 Date for Local Council and WDC Elections

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Maldivian Launches Promotional Fares to Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced special promotional fares for return flights to the Indian cities of Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram. The...

Bank of Maldives and American Express Launch New ‘Experience Maldives’ Campaign for Premium Travellers

Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express have teamed up once again to launch the latest edition of Experience Maldives, a two-year destination campaign...

Maldivian Signs Interline Agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines

National airline Maldivian has entered into a strategic interline agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines, aimed at simplifying travel for international passengers arriving in the Maldives. The...

President Unveils Nationwide Plan for US Dollar ATMs and Higher Overseas Spending Limits

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a sweeping financial initiative to improve access to foreign currency and make overseas payments easier for Maldivians. During his...

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Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched Chinese Yuan accounts for the first time in the Maldives, a move expected to significantly enhance trade and...

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