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President announces US dollar payment gateway for small businesses from November 1

Maldivian entrepreneurs and small businesses selling goods and services internationally will be able to receive payments in US dollars through Bank of Maldives (BML) starting November 1, President Dr Mohamed…

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MTCC earns two ACCA certifications for commitment to employee development

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has received two internationally recognised certifications from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), recognising the company's efforts to strengthen professional development and training…

Maldivian cuisine takes centre stage as Chef Maha Naseer wins prestigious award

Maldivian chef Maha Naseer has received international recognition after winning the Top Outstanding Master Chef…

Maldives-Pakistan trade targeted to reach USD 200 million by 2028

Pakistan has set a target of increasing bilateral trade with the Maldives to USD 200…

STELCO officially begins electricity operations in Fuvahmulah City

State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has officially commenced electricity service operations in Fuvahmulah City, marking…

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Malaysia orders school closures as severe haze from Indonesian wildfires worsens

Malaysia has ordered schools in areas experiencing severe air pollution to close from Friday, October 9, as thick haze linked…

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 continuous years as a head of government on October 7, a political journey…

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Captain Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot seriously injured when his co-pilot attacked him during a flight from Dubai to Tel…

India’s JWALA micro-missile moves from development to testing

Indian defence technology firm IG Defence is preparing to conduct the first experimental trial of its indigenous JWALA micro-missile programme,…

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