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Parliament tables landmark real estate bill, proposes ban on Israeli investors and 25% foreign ownership cap

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President sets up company to build resorts and share profits with every Maldivian

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established a state-owned company to develop resorts and share their profits equally with every Maldivian. The company, named Dhiveheenge Resort Hissaa Corporation (DRHC), was created…

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The government has decided to redevelop the Galolhu National Stadium into a modern, attractive venue…

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will depart for Türkiye tomorrow to attend COP31, the United Nations…

Maldives government submits bill to introduce death penalty by hanging

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Malaysia orders school closures as severe haze from Indonesian wildfires worsens

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