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Dhiraagu offers free call minutes to UAE and Saudi Arabia

Mar 1, 2026, 6:13 AM

Dhiraagu has provided its customers with free call minutes to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.

This is a service provided to facilitate uninterrupted communication with families and loved ones living in the Middle East.

Under the service, each customer will get a total of 30 minutes of free calls to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It can be activated by dialling *225#.

Dhiraagu said the offer will be available until March 2. The minutes will be valid for seven days from the date of activation.

Dhiraagu said it hopes this service will bring great relief to Maldivians in the Middle East and those with families in the region.

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