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Maldives Synetecs makes history as first startup selected for web summit’s ALPHA program
In a groundbreaking achievement, Maldives-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Synetecs has been chosen for the ALPHA program at…
Supreme Court to hear case on former president Gayoom’s liability for DRP’s debt
The Supreme Court is set to commence hearings regarding the financial liability of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom…
Maldives faces rolling bidi tobacco shortage following Customs seizure
Maldives is currently experiencing a shortage of tobacco used for rolling bidi cigarettes, as reported by local newspaper…
Three Indian nationals to be deported following Artificial Beach altercation
Maldives Immigration has announced plans to deport three Indian nationals involved in a violent altercation at Artificial Beach…
Education Minister advocates for balanced extracurricular activities in Schools
Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has urged schools to organize extracurricular activities in a manner that does not…
New species of Perchlet discovered in Maldives mesophotic coral ecosystem
A team of marine biologists has identified a new species of perchlet, Plectranthias raki, in the mesophotic coral…
Maafaru Airport sees surge in private Jet landings post-runway expansion
Maafaru International Airport, managed by Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), reported a significant increase in private jet traffic…
Theft tops crime reports in early 2025, Police data reveals
In the initial weeks of 2025, theft has emerged as the most frequently reported crime in the Maldives,…
TikTok’s time’s up: Supreme Court enforces app sale or U.S. ban
In a unanimous decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law requiring TikTok's Chinese parent…
EPA issues stern warning against Stingray feeding practices
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Maldives has raised alarms over the increasing practice of feeding rays,…