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NewsLarge media delegation visits Dubai under Eagle Hills sponsorship
A large delegation of government-funded Maldivian media is visiting the UAE, sponsored by Eagle Hills. The trip aims to promote the developer amid criticism over a deal granting them 500 hectares of Rasmalé land. Concerns persist regarding the project's transparency and the long-term lease terms offered to the foreign firm.
ReportThree days in November: Navi Pillay and the Maldives
In 2011, Navi Pillay became the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit the Maldives. While she praised the nation's democratic progress, her remarks on religious issues and flogging sparked intense controversy. These comments eventually triggered major protests in Malé, overshadowing the official goals of her historic trip.