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Augmented Reality in learning

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Augmented Reality (AR) is transforming the traditional methods of learning practice in our nation. In the early days, people learnt simple Dhivehi, Arabic and Arithmetic by writing letters in sand...

The social state

4 min read
With the advent, and proliferation, of multiple instant communication platforms, the sanctity of communications between the state and the people are experiencing a certain disconnect. Where once letters, delivered by...

Exposing cracks in health care

5 min read
On 3 June, Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem acknowledged negligence in the provision of emergency health care leading to the tragic loss of the Maldives' youngest COVID-19 victim, a 10-year-old...

Asia this week: 3 – 9 June 2021

2 min read
At least 11 were arrested under suspicions of being members of a Bangladeshi trafficking gang that lured girls and women into neighbouring India’s sex trade using TikTok, Dhaka police said.

Financial Technology

6 min read
Former United States Secretary of the Treasury, Larry Summers said “the people who confidently reject all the innovation here in blockchain-based payment and monetary systems are on the wrong side...

The cryptocurrency primer

3 min read
This month as we focus on the prospects of a 'Digital Maldives' MFR will feature a series of articles on cryptocurrencies; this week the paper concentrates on outlining a basic...