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Over the years, there has been a growing concern regarding the treatment of expatriate workers who settle in the Maldives seeking better pay to support their families back home. Despite...
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The Maldives has been grappling with a persistent issue of pay disparity among civil servants, despite ongoing efforts to address it. Recent statements from Civil Service Commission (CSC) President Mohamed...
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Just like the food we eat or the vitamins we take, one of the most important things to take into consideration before consuming anything is the authenticity of the product....
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The Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA) has issued a stern warning to higher education institutions offering online courses without proper authorization. According to MQA, numerous complaints have been received regarding colleges...
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In a move welcomed by Maldivian travelers, the government of Thailand has extended the visa exemption period for Maldivian tourists to 60 days, doubling the previous allowance of 30 days....
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As the Maldives continues to grapple with its worsening debt situation, exacerbated since the COVID-19 pandemic, significant measures are being taken to address the issue. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC)...
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The unsafe housing conditions for expatriate workers in the Maldives have become a critical issue, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time period it was revealed that most...
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Although there was no doubt that things were going to get heated in the USA with the upcoming Presidential race, things took a turn for the worse as former U.S....
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The Maldives Consulate General has urged Maldivians to exercise caution as a deadly infection spreads in Kerala, India. The disease, caused by the brain-eating amoeba, has been reported by Kerala's...
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As the Maldives grapples with its escalating debt situation, the financial management and performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have come under intense scrutiny. In 2024, evaluating the loss and profitability...
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The guesthouse business in the Maldives has seen significant growth, especially since the pandemic, as travellers have discovered more budget-friendly ways to explore the islands. Despite this boom, many guesthouses...
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The Maldives has historically prided itself on a high literacy rate. As of 2021, the adult literacy rate stood at an impressive 97.86%, reflecting the country's robust educational policies and...
