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President Muizzu launches BML’s MVR 1 billion youth startup financing scheme

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday launched a new youth entrepreneurship financing scheme by Bank of Maldives (BML), aimed at helping young Maldivians establish startups and grow micro and small…

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BML CEO defends bank, rejects dollar shortage claims and unveils MVR 1 billion youth scheme

Bank of Maldives (BML) CEO and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef used his keynote address at the BML Youth Entrepreneurs Expo 2026 to defend the bank against what he described as…

Autosphere by The Hawks brings leading global EV brands to the Maldives

Autosphere by The Hawks is positioning itself at the forefront of the Maldives' growing transition…

BML launches SplitPay to make credit card purchases more affordable

Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched BML SplitPay, a new credit card payment solution that…

Maldives Post kicks off World Cup campaign with EMS discounts and prizes

Maldives Post has launched a special promotion tied to the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026,…

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