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Foreign Minister reveals latest figures on foreign service, political staff
Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel has disclosed the latest figures on political and foreign service employees posted at headquarters and missions…
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Immigration Act amendment required to enforce Israel passport ban, says Foreign Minister
Individuals with Israeli passports will be banned from entering the Maldives once the proposed amendment to the Immigration Act is…
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Bangladeshi national arrested for liquor trafficking to be deported
A Bangladeshi national arrested for illegal possession and trafficking of liquor has been handed over to Immigration for deportation. Sofigul…
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Maldives sees 4.9% rise in tourist arrivals, China leads source markets
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives this year has increased by 4.9 percent. According to the Tourism Ministry, a…
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$3.8 mln drug shipment to Maldives seized by Indian authorities
A major drug shipment shipped to the Maldives from Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, has been seized by Indian authorities. According to…
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Crossroads Maldives unveils special Iftar packages for Ramadan
This Ramadan, Crossroads Maldives is offering an array of exclusive Iftar packages across its restaurants, with a diverse selection of…
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Foreign workers’ biometric data collection expanded to schools in Male’ and Hulhumale’
The collection of foreign workers’ biometric data will be ongoing at two new locations including schools in Male’ and Hulhumale’,…
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Customs seizes over 1kg of drugs smuggled via post
Maldives Customs Service has seized over one kilogram of drugs smuggled into the Maldives through postal services. Customs said the…
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Chinese tourist arrivals surge 8.8 percent, Indian arrivals drop by 22 percent
The Maldives has seen an 8.8 percent in Chinese tourist arrivals so far this year, while the number of Indian…
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Farhath Shaheer appointed as MIFCO’s new CEO
Brigadier General Retired Farhath Shaheer has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maldives…
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