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Maldives’ imports from China surge by 55 percent following FTA

Imports to the Maldives from China have increased by 55 percent in January this year. According to Maldives Customs Service,…

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WAMCO advices against placing garbage on streets amid bad weather

The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has advised households not to keep garbage bags on the streets, especially during the current…

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Dhiffushi records highest 24-hour rainfall documented in the Maldives

Dhiffushi of Kaafu Atoll has recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall documented in the Maldives. According to the Maldives Meteorological Service…

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MNDF drains over 16,900 tonnes of floodwater from Male’, continues efforts in islands

The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has successfully drained over 16,911 tonnes of water from Male’ following heavy rainfall that…

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Economic Ministry launches Agu Magu Portal

A dedicated portal has been launched that allows the public to easily track essential food prices during the month of…

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MWSC to offer minimum 10 percent discount on water bills during Ramadan

The Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has announced a minimum ten percent discount on water bills for domestic customers…

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Inflation rises by 5.3 percent in January

The Maldives saw a 5.33 percent increase in prices last month compared to January last year, according to the National…

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Maldives Zakat House to open Fitr Zakat payments from Ramadan 1

The Maldives Zakat House has announced that it will start accepting Fitr Zakat from the first day of Ramadan. The…

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Maldives sees 6.5 percent surge in tourist arrivals

The number of tourists visiting the Maldives thus far this year has reached 411,000. According to the Tourism Ministry, a…

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Newly established ferry stops transferred to local councils

Twenty one newly established ferry stops in northern have been handed over to the Local Government Ministry, for subsequent handover…

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