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Pickup overturns on bridge; no major injuries reported
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Pickup overturns on bridge; no major injuries reported

A pickup truck flipped over on the SinamalĂŠ Bridge Highway on Friday afternoon. As reported by the Maldives Police Service, the event happened at approximately 12:40 p.m. when a tyre burst, leading it to collide with a divider and roll over. There were no reported injuries, although the pickup...

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Deceased Nepali in Hulhumale identified
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Deceased Nepali in Hulhumale identified

Authorities have recognized the body discovered at Hulhumale' Water Theme Park on Monday as a Nepalese man who had previously been reported missing. Authorities have also verified that the inquiry has revealed no indications of suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Police stated that...

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Man dies after boat capsizes near Thulusdhoo
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Man dies after boat capsizes near Thulusdhoo

A 30-year-old man has died following a boat overturning close to Kaafu atoll Thulusdhoo. The individual was recognized as Ahmed Shiham, residing at Finivaage, Baa atoll Kudarikilu. He was one of six individuals who fell overboard when the ship "Leo" ran aground on a reef and capsized. The...

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Decomposed body found in water park, believed to be missing foreigner
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Decomposed body found in water park, believed to be missing foreigner

The badly decomposed remains of a man, thought to be a missing foreigner, were found near the Hulhumale' Water Theme Park on Monday. Authorities verified on Monday night that a dead man was discovered at the Water Theme Park location in Hulhumale' and announced they are looking into the...

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3rd edition of CIF to take place on September
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3rd edition of CIF to take place on September

The Construction Industry Forum’s 3rd Edition will take place on 2nd September 2025 at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La. The forum will gather seasoned industry leaders to address critical challenges and key developments in the Maldivian building and construction sector. The Construction Industry...

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Missing 15-year-old in Naifaru found
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Missing 15-year-old in Naifaru found

As stated by authorities, Khadheejath Maisara Aboobakr Faisal, 15, Seeniyage, Lh. Naifaru was last observed departing from her home in Naifaru at approximately 10:25 pm on August 2. Authorities reported that the teenager was discovered on the streets of Naifaru early Tuesday evening. This wasn’t...

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Print Lab named as print partner for Maldives Living Expo 2025
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Print Lab named as print partner for Maldives Living Expo 2025

Print Lab signs on as print partner for Maldives Living Expo 2025. Print Lab Creative is a substantial digital printing facility specializing in large format work, operated by Tropical Investments Pvt. Ltd, catering to government agencies and both public and private enterprises in Male’ and the...

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Coca Cola to join Maldives Living Expo 2025 as beverage partner
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Coca Cola to join Maldives Living Expo 2025 as beverage partner

Coca Cola will join Maldives Living Expo 2025 as their beverage partner. Coca Cola, or ‘Coke’ has a long history of being the world’s leading soft drink brand— with its origins dating back to 1886, intended as patent medicine. The drink would grace the islands of the Maldives in the 1990s. The...

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JAQUAR Group joins Maldives Living Expo 2025 as Bathware and Lighting partner
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JAQUAR Group joins Maldives Living Expo 2025 as Bathware and Lighting partner

The 13th edition of Maldives Living Expo 2025 is scheduled for August 14, 2025, to August 17, 2025, at Central Park, Hulhumale’, will be joined by JAQUAR Group as their Bathware and Lighting partner. Jaquar World is a prominent global chain of complete bath and light solutions showrooms, found in...

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MET Office belatedly confirms that it was an earthquake
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MET Office belatedly confirms that it was an earthquake

A surge of public anger engulfed Malé on Monday night as residents indicated sensations of tremors associated with a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the Nicobar Islands in India. The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) first regarded the event as having “no impact” on the Maldives— yet...

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New national record: Maldives’ 200m medley record set by Miral
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New national record: Maldives’ 200m medley record set by Miral

Miral Ain Latheef has set a new national record in the women’s 200-meter individual event. At the 22nd World Aquatics Championship ongoing in Singapore, Miral set this record with a race time of 02:44.3. Miral has set a new national record in the women’s 200-meter individual medley, surpassing...

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Power outage in Addu city: “Engine malfunction is to blame”
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Power outage in Addu city: “Engine malfunction is to blame”

On Saturday evening around 11:15pm, Addu city suffered a city-wide blackout. Fenaka Corporation’s Addu branch confirmed the incident following an engine malfunction in the generator. The city’s deputy mayor Mohamed Shuau confirmed that the company will provide an update after assessing the...

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