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Islands designated as urban centers have min. population of 10,000: Minister

Housing Minister Dr. Ali Haidhar has said islands designated as urban centers have a minimum population of 10,000. On Saturday,…

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55 islands with populations under 500; new solutions needed

Housing Minister Ali Haidhar has highlighted that 55 islands in the Maldives have populations of fewer than 500 people. Speaking…

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Maldivian swimmers Aan and Hama set five new national records

Maldivian swimmers Mohamed Aan Hussain and Hamna Ahmed have broken five national records at the 20th National Short Track Championships…

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Maldives signs framework agreement with Singapore firm to develop Ihavandhippolhu

The Maldives has signed a framework agreement with Singapore-based investment firm, Capital Asia Investments to develop a port and supporting…

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Maldives sets sights on doubling fish exports

Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam has stated that the country’s fish exports can be doubled by increasing fish product output. Speaking…

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Gov’t hospitals in Male’ area to add more OTs

The number of operating theaters in government hospitals in the Male’ area will be increased to 12 before the end…

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VIA sees five percent rise in int’l flight movements

Velana International Airport (VIA) recorded a five percent increase in international flight movements from January to September this year, according…

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Contingency Budget to be utilized to maintain block grant levels for councils

The contingency budget will provide the necessary funds to maintain the block grant allocations to councils in next year’s budget,…

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Maldives increases ADF, Departure Tax for int’l travelers starting December

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified amendments to the Airport Development Fee and Departure Tax Act to increase the Airport…

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Pres Dr. Muizzu ratifies Tourism Act amendments to increase Green Tax

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified amendments to the Tourism Act, increasing the green tax rate levied on tourists visiting…

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