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Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Mecca, states Friday sermon

A Friday sermon in the Maldives condemned Yemen's Houthi rebels for an alleged drone attack targeting Mecca. While Saudi Arabia claims to have intercepted the strike, the Houthis deny the allegations. The Maldives, a member of a Saudi-led coalition, officially denounced the group for violating the sanctity of Islam's holiest sites.

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Agents threaten Maldives boycott over proposed "double taxation"

Foreign tour operators are threatening to boycott the Maldives over a proposed 17% tax on their profit margins. Agents argue the "destination principle" policy leads to double taxation, as they already pay taxes in their home countries. Many warn they will shift focus to rival destinations if the government proceeds with the new regulations.

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Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Mecca, states Friday sermon

Agents threaten Maldives boycott over proposed "double taxation"

Maldives condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Maldives moves to join Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels

Over 4,000 Maldivians travel for Umrah during school holidays

Maldives condemns Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s flynas resumes flights to Maldives

All Maldivian Hajj pilgrims return home

First Maldivian Hajj pilgrims return home

Maldivian pilgrims reach Arafat

Muizzu returns from Saudi-sponsored Umrah pilgrimage

Muizzu departs for Saudi-funded Umrah

Maldivians in Middle East advised to stay home

Dhiraagu offers free call minutes to UAE and Saudi Arabia

Abdul Raheem begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

Two Maldivian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian business delegation meets Muizzu

Top court signs agreement with Saudi Justice Ministry

Muizzu decided against embassy involvement in fake prince meeting

Khaleel insists Muizzu met real Saudi prince