Why a Revival of SAARC Matters for South Asia
Muizzu offers Maldives as mediator to revive SAARC amid South Asia's regional divisions.
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IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Slow Island Economies and Weaken Tourism
IMF warns rising energy and food prices threaten Maldives tourism earnings, imports and public finances.
Ambassador Thoriq Ibrahim Put Forward for IRENA Role
Maldives nominates Ambassador Thoriq Ibrahim as its permanent representative to renewable-energy agency IRENA.
Haris Mohamed Appointed Managing Director of MTDC
Haris Mohamed appointed MTDC Managing Director after Niyaz's dismissal, amid broader state-owned enterprise changes.
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Chen Jiaming | Chairman, Bayfancy
With a career spanning more than 30 years across education, finance, hospitality and real estate, Chen Jiaming has…
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Engineering Quality That Endures
Quality in residential development is established through discipline, planning, and execution long before a building reaches completion. At…
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Luxury as a Lived Experience
Luxury, in residential living, is most clearly felt in how a home supports everyday routines. It is reflected…
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Principles That Guide Bayfancy’s Development
Every residential project is shaped by a framework of decisions that determine how it is planned, built, and…
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Maldives Wins the First Visit. The Commercial Opportunity Is the Second
The Maldives excels at attracting first-time visitors but struggles to convert satisfaction into repeat bookings.
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One Market, One Gatekeeper: Medianet’s Hold on Maldivian Television
Medianet dominates Maldivian television through infrastructure, content and sports rights rather than any legal monopoly.
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The Next Test for Maldives Tourism Is Value, Not Just Volume
Maldives tourism must shift from arrival volume toward sustainable value, resilience, and stronger local benefit.
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ADB Keeps Maldives Growth Forecast at 1.0% for 2026
ADB maintains Maldives growth forecast at 1.0% for 2026 despite regional energy shocks and inflation…
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Maldives Business Chamber Launches AI Training for SMEs
Maldives Business Chamber launches practical AI training series to help SMEs improve operations and efficiency.
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Local SMEs to Benefit as Financial Expo Supports Small Businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises will be among the notable beneficiaries of the Maldives Financial Expo…
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President Sets Out MSME Priorities as Government Focuses on SME Growth
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has outlined the Government’s policy priorities for micro, small and medium…
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July is a partial-month comparison using the same 1–27 July period for all three years.
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