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“Maldives is now a stable and predictable investment destination,” President Muizzu says in Berlin

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that steady progress in reducing the Maldives’ budget deficit has significantly strengthened investor confidence, reinforcing the country’s appeal as a reliable and forward-looking investment…

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President Muizzu unveils citizen-shareholder tourism model, pledges annual USD payouts to all Maldivians

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a landmark economic initiative that will make every Maldivian citizen a direct shareholder in the country’s tourism industry, marking an unprecedented shift toward inclusive…

Tax-free Addu: Prez. Muizzu unveils IT hub vision with major incentives

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to designate Addu City as the Maldives’ first…

Presidential Statement 2026: MVR 349 million disbursed to SMEs

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that MVR 349 million has been disbursed to small…

Presidential Address 2026: President Muizzu moves to reverse Solih-era Chagos decision

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced decisive legal action to recover a portion of the…

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PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Maldives–India Cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India’s commitment to continuing joint initiatives with the Maldives, describing bilateral efforts as…

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former President Yoon

South Korean prosecutors have formally called for the death penalty against former president Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of leading…

Indonesia Becomes First Country to Block Grok AI Over Explicit Content Risks

Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, citing concerns over the generation of…

Maldives Reaffirms Support for Yemen’s Legitimate Government, Backs Riyadh Peace Initiative

The Government of Maldives has reaffirmed its firm support for the internationally recognised legitimate Government of the Republic of Yemen,…

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