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Dhiraagu to announce winner of first speedboat on January 16

Jan 12, 2026, 5:00 AM

The first winner of Dhiraagu's "Enrol and Win 2 Speedboats" promotion will be announced on January 16.

Dhiraagu said the ceremony will be held at Central Park in Hulhumale'.

Under this promotion, the telecommunications company is offering Al Shaali Marine Canary 28 speedboats with a Yamaha 250HP outboard engine.

Although the winner of the first speedboat will be selected on January 16, customers still have until March 31 to win the second speedboat.

Customers need to be on a Postpaid 450 and above plan or Limitehneh Fibre 40M and above plan or a Prepaid reload of MVR 450 and above per month to join the promotion.

In addition, existing and new customers will have the opportunity to participate in the promotion.

The promotion will run until March 31 and customers will be able to participate through a portal.

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