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India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement

Mumbai — In a key step towards de-dollarization, India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the use of their local currencies, Indian Rupee (INR) and Maldivian

Leaders·News·Politics

6 hours ago

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

MALÉ, Maldives — February in the Maldives is a gift wrapped in the whispers of the Iruvai monsoon. As gentle winds journey westward from the Indian Ocean, brushing past Sri Lanka and

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8 hours ago

In Maldives, Heavy Backpacks Symbolize a Stalled Digital Education Dream

MALÉ, Maldives — One year into President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, the Maldives stands at a crossroads in its quest for digital transformation. Central to his vision is the Digital Maldives Program,

China’s Massive Debt Shuffle Exposes Economic Fault Lines

BEIJING — China has approved a sweeping 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) economic rescue package to shore up its faltering economy and address mounting local government debt, CNN reported. The centerpiece of

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Maldives Launches Consultation on Digital Protection Bills

MALÉ, Maldives — The government initiated a pivotal stakeholder consultation on the Personal Data Protection Bill and Cybersecurity Bill, bringing together experts to shape critical digital governance frameworks. The two-day meeting, orchestrated

5 days ago

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Maldives Makes Educational Leap: $59M Investment Marks President’s First Year

MALÉ, Maldives — The government has disbursed more than 910 million rufiyaa to over 14,000 students in a sweeping educational reform during President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu’s first year in office, marking the

5 days ago

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President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu forcefully rejected a proposed media regulation bill on Sunday, while announcing unprecedented state support for press freedom during his administration’s first-anniversary presentation in Male’. “The

5 days ago

News·Politics

President Pledges Completion of Three Major Land Reclamation Projects by 2025, Citing Rapid Progress

MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu announced Sunday that three significant land reclamation projects — Gulhifalhu, Hulhumale’ Phase 3, and Giravaru — will be completed by 2025, showcasing his administration’s commitment

5 days ago

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Maldives Launches 911 Emergency Hotline, Joining Global Standard

MALE’, Maldives — The government launched its first nationwide emergency response system on Thursday, adopting the internationally recognized 911 number, in a move officials say will streamline emergency services across the island

1 week ago

MaldivesStyle·News

Maldives Bans Vaping Imports Amid Rising Youth Use Concerns

MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives government moved to crack down on electronic cigarettes enacting a sweeping ban on vape imports as part of broader tobacco control measures aimed at curbing what officials

1 week ago

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Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

MALE’, Maldives — A legislative proposal to merge the Maldives’ two media regulatory bodies has ignited concerns about press independence in this Indian Ocean archipelago, with journalists and opposition leaders warning that

1 week ago

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President Calls for Global Financial Shift Toward Climate Adaptation at COP29 in Azerbaijan

BAKU — In a pointed address at the 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu criticized global financial priorities, highlighting the disparity between funds directed toward military efforts

1 week ago

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Maldives and Qatar Sign Agreement to Establish Stronger Financial Ties

DOHA — In a significant step toward enhancing financial cooperation, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), paving

1 week ago

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India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

In Maldives, Heavy Backpacks Symbolize a Stalled Digital Education Dream

China’s Massive Debt Shuffle Exposes Economic Fault Lines

Maldives Launches Consultation on Digital Protection Bills

Maldives Makes Educational Leap: $59M Investment Marks President’s First Year

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

President Pledges Completion of Three Major Land Reclamation Projects by 2025, Citing Rapid Progress

Maldives Launches 911 Emergency Hotline, Joining Global Standard

Maldives Bans Vaping Imports Amid Rising Youth Use Concerns

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

President Calls for Global Financial Shift Toward Climate Adaptation at COP29 in Azerbaijan

Maldives and Qatar Sign Agreement to Establish Stronger Financial Ties

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