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Malé roads overhaul to begin by early 2027, President Muizzu says

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Maldives condemns missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirms solidarity

The Maldives has strongly condemned the recent ballistic missile attacks targeting civilian sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing…

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Elon Musk Is Now Worth More Than $1 Trillion

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to amass a fortune exceeding $1 trillion after a blockbuster stock…

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At Least Eight Killed in Bangkok Train and Bus Collision

At least eight people were killed and more than 30 injured after a freight train collided with a bus at…

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Historic Victory for BJP in West Bengal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have secured a historic victory in West Bengal,…

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