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BusinessMIB extends Guesthouse Awards deadline
Maldives Islamic Bank has extended the application deadline for the MIB Guesthouse Awards 2026 to September 14. The program will present 20 awards across three categories to honor excellence in local tourism. This initiative aims to promote sustainable practices and celebrate authentic Maldivian hospitality with independent auditing.
NewsMaldives evaluates proposal to develop ‘Cat Island’
The Maldives government is evaluating an international proposal to develop a "cat island" featuring modern facilities for feline lovers. Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam noted the project’s potential to attract global interest. Meanwhile, the nation is also expanding its existing pet shelter to accommodate up to 500 cats.
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Maldives to open waters for gas and mineral exploration
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Man arrested for sexual abuse of three-year-old
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Employees from 42 resorts signed petition on first day
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MET Office issues warning as El Niño threatens key industries
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Resort workers sign petition over salary change from USD to MVR
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President gets full authority over leasing of uninhabited islands
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Resort workers shouldn't pay for policy failures: TEAM
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HPA reports 17 measles cases in Male' region last week
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Expat workers mandated to deposit salaries into bank account
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American man detained after ammunition discovered in luggage
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Exchanging 40 percent of earnings is not feasible: MATI
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"USD rate driven by criminal network of political opponents"
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Ihusaan accuses exchange outlets of money laundering
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Customs seizes 3.8kg of cannabis from air cargo shipment
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Majlis raises withholding tax for foreign contractors
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The FDA Just Said It’s Less Risky. Are We Ignoring the Science?
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MP Abbas warns against over-exploiting tourism
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