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MMA to Increase Dollar Supply to Banks by 25% During Tourism Off-Season

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has decided to increase the amount of US dollars released to commercial banks by 25 percent over the next three months, as authorities move to…

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BML to ease foreign transaction limits before month-end

Bank of Maldives (BML) will ease the current foreign transaction limits on its cards before the end of this month, the bank's Spokesperson Mohamed Saeed told The Standard. Speaking over…

Malé Taxi Line Arrives in Vilimalé!

Residents of Vilimalé now have access to the Malé Taxi Line service following the official…

President Muizzu says USD 1.29 billion paid to clear debts inherited from previous governments

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has revealed that his administration has repaid approximately USD 1.29 billion…

President outlines nationwide project schedule, says results will soon be seen

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that government development projects across the Maldives are set…

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