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Eagle Hills project could deliver what 54 years of tourism generated: Saeed

The Ras Malé development planned with UAE-based Eagle Hills could generate returns equivalent to what the Maldives has received from more than five decades of tourism development, Economic Development, Trade…

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Police name first reckless driving suspect under new crackdown

Police have publicly identified a 26-year-old motorcyclist arrested after an alleged high-speed attempt to evade officers ended with a collision involving a police vehicle in Malé. The Maldives Police Service…

21-year-old Maldivian student dies in Malaysia car accident

A 21-year-old Maldivian student has died following a road accident in Malaysia on Sunday. The…

MNDF to acquire 17 more patrol vessels to strengthen maritime security

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) is preparing to add 17 more patrol vessels to…

Government plans ‘school-friendly’ buses between Malé and Hulhumalé

The government is preparing to introduce dedicated “school-friendly” buses between Malé and Hulhumalé as part…

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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

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Malaysian PM Anwar mourns death of Mahathir’s wife Tun Dr Hasmah at 100

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Prime…

Bangkok declares citywide flood disaster after nearly 48 hours of rain

Authorities in Bangkok have declared all 50 districts of the Thai capital disaster-affected areas after nearly two days of relentless…

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