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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…

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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 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

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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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