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Govt Reviewing Plans for Specialised Hospitals in Medical Tourism Drive, Says Health Minister

The Maldives, an international beacon of luxury tourism, is moving to expand its economic footprint with a foray into medical tourism—a sector poised for...

Majeedhiyya School is a “garden of knowledge”: President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has described Majeedhiyya School as the “Garden of Knowledge” of the nation. The president expressed this on a post he shared...

Maldives Bemoans Challenges SIDS Face to Align with ICAO Standards

Maldives like most Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face considerable challenges in aligning with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommended practices, the...

Education Ministry opens enrolment opportunities for first grade students

Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for enrolment in Lower Kindergarten (LKG), Upper Kindergarten (UKG), and first grade at government schools...

MNU to hold graduation for first batch of medical school this month

Maldives National University (MNU) announces plans to hold the graduation of its first batch of medical school students on October 31. The university's council...

Gov’t collects biometric data of over 4,000 immigrants

Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has revealed that biometric data of over 4,000 immigrants have been collected up to date, under Operation Kurangi. Operation...

President to increase import duties on cigarettes and tobacco products

In a bid to reduce tobacco consumption, the President has announced an increase in import duties on cigarettes and tobacco products. This decision aims...

ECM has begun the process of dissolving MRM

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has begun the process of dissolving the Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), a month after initially announcing its intention...

Chinese Embassy provides assistance to 32 higher education students

The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives has provided assistance to 32 students pursuing higher education. These students, enrolled at the Maldives National University (MNU)...

183 students sit for Bar Council examination this year

A total of 183 students participated in the Bar Council examination held by the Bar Council of Maldives. This compulsory examination, mandated by the...

The wealthy receive 45% of Subsidies while the poor get just 8%

The World Bank's recent report, "Maldives Development Update - Seeking Stability in Turbulent Times," reveals that the wealthiest in the Maldives benefit disproportionately from...

Gov’t initiates efforts to launch comprehensive masterplan against thalassemia

The government has announced plans to launch a comprehensive national masterplan, aiming to reduce the number of thalassemia cases reported. Efforts to combat thalassemia...

Gov’t to assess the wealth of natural resources in Maldives

Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim announced that the Endheri project launched to assess the wealth of natural resources in the...

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2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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