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The Maldives is currently transitioning from the western monsoon (Hulhangu) to the northern monsoon (Iruvai), a seasonal shift typically marked by calmer seas and sunny skies. December, long considered the...
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One of the most difficult things about the Maldives due to the islands being scattered across the country is getting services easily. Whether that is healthcare or banking, some administrative...
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In a landmark development for the Maldives’ healthcare sector, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated the long-awaited Darumavantha Hospital on November 16, 2024. After five years of operation at a...
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The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has unveiled its plans for Rasmale’ with ‘The Rasmale’: The Eco City’ project. This project is set to be one of the biggest initiatives that...
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In recent years, smoking has seen a dramatic shift in perception and practice, with traditional cigarettes making way for vapes and e-cigarettes. These new forms of nicotine consumption, often marketed...
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For generations, the Maldives has relied on two main sectors to drive revenue: the tourism and fishing industries. While fishing has been the traditional lifeline of the Maldives, over time,...
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One of the many issues that Maldives has been trying to tackle for the past few years has been bringing a solution to the increasing number of stray cats on...
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The Maldivian government has proposed a 2025 budget of MVR 56.6 billion, with planned expenditures of MVR 49.2 billion, reflecting a determined shift towards fiscal stability and economic reform. This...
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The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has announced a plan to reduce the prices of medications covered under the national health insurance scheme, Aasandha, in the Maldives. In an announcement...
