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Challenges Loom Over the Maldives’ Construction Industry Despite Promising Growth

Male’, Maldives — At the 2024 Construction Industry Forum, Mohamed Ali Janah, President of the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry, delivered a stark assessment of the state of the sector, highlighting

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Foreign Workers and the Shadows of Human Trafficking in the Maldives

Aazaad navigates the shady streets of the island with a resolute demeanor, reflecting on the four years he has spent in the Maldives. Despite the challenges, he finds contentment in the hard-earned

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4 months ago

Government Cracks Down on Businesses Over Foreign Labor Fees Amid Widespread Defaults

In a sweeping move to address foreign labor violations, the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has publicly named businesses that owe substantial fees, fines, and penalties. The ministry’s recent report reveals

Maldives Weighs Labor Reforms as Trafficking Concerns Persist

MALE’, Maldives — In a nation renowned for its luxury tourism, the Maldives faces a less glamorous issue: human trafficking and the violation of foreign workers’ rights. This persistent problem has often

4 months ago

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