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The Greater Malé Area has come a long way from being a sleepy island, to become a busy metropolitan city. For generations, Malé lured in the masses from every part...
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On 7 June 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid, was elected President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Maldives’ candidate won against a...
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The Maldives' GDP increased by 189 percent over the past 10 years, reaching about USD5 billion in 2019. GDP per capita climbed from USD8,429 in 2014 to USD10,541 in 2019,...
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Many Maldivians were taken aback with this recent announcement by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, especially since the Maldivian government had made no mention of it.
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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...
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On 22 May, the Ministry of Tourism announced a 30 percent reduction in acquisition costs for 16 islands tendered on 9 April, citing the ‘current investment climate’ posing challenges to...
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The Solih Administration on 27 May announced new prices for broadband internet services, as part of the key pledges of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) manifesto. Although delivery on the...
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The construction industry is a vital sector that contributes directly to national GDP, while ensuring socio-economic development through delivering basic infrastructure. The industry is largely dependent on government spending on...
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One of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s most anticipated campaign pledges was the free education scheme for students pursuing their first degrees in the Maldives. Speaking at the scheme launching ceremony...
