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Ahmed Shany Crowned “King of the Tournament” at Milauthuru Futsal Championship

The prestigious title of “King of the Tournament” at the Milauthuru Futsal Tournament has been awarded to Ahmed Shany from the Milandhoo team, recognizing his outstanding performance and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Organized by the Shaviyani Ato...

Yashna · 22 Oct 2025 · 7 reads

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sent to Prison to Serve Sentence

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been taken to La Santé prison in Paris to serve a five-year sentence after being convicted in a campaign finance scheme related to his 2007 presidential campaign. This marks the first time a former French president...

Yashna · 21 Oct 2025 · 18 reads

Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female Prime Minister

In a historic first for Japan, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi has been elected as the country's first female Prime Minister, marking a new chapter in the nation's constitutional history and political landscape. On the afternoon of Oct...

Yashna · 21 Oct 2025 · 12 reads

The Maldives Wins Best Beach Destination Award at World Tourism Awards 2025

The Maldives has been honored with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025, celebrating the nation’s unmatched natural beauty and excellence in sustainable tourism. The prestigious award was presented at a special ceremony held today...

Yashna · 21 Oct 2025 · 155 reads

Ooredoo Partners with Google to Digitalize Maldivian Businesses

Malé, Maldives — In a significant move to accelerate digital transformation across the nation, Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Google Workspace to small and medium enterprises and large corporations throughout the archipelago. Th...

Ibrahim Yaafiu · 18 Oct 2025 · 13 reads

Milandhoo Airport, Key Projects Launched with 30-Month Deadline

MILANDHOO, North Miladhunmadulu Atoll – President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a 30-month deadline to complete the Milandhoo Airport project, headlining a wave of major development initiatives launched on the island Wednesday. Addressing a packed communit...

Mary Naaz · 15 Oct 2025 · 11 reads

Maroshi Health Centre to Offer 24-Hour Service Next Year

MAROSHI, North Miladhunmadulu Atoll – President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to upgrade the Maroshi Health Centre to a 24-hour facility next year, a key promise made during a community meeting on his tour of the atoll. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu assured r...

Mary Naaz · 15 Oct 2025 · 12 reads

MMA grants approval to Ooredoo Fintech to commence inward remittances through PayPal

In a significant step towards strengthening the nation’s digital financial ecosystem, digital wallet service, m-Faisaa, has officially received an Inward Remittance License from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). The license marks a major milestone in O...

admin · 15 Oct 2025 · 9 reads

MMA Signs MoU with IIUM and MNU to Advance Finance sector and Strengthen Monetary Governance in Maldives

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) and The Maldives National University (MNU), marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s fi...

Mary Naaz · 14 Oct 2025 · 10 reads

PayPal and Ooredoo announce intent to collaborate in Maldives

Maldives, 14 October 2025 - Ooredoo Fintech and PayPal announced their intent to collaborate in Maldives and are actively working on finalizing details of the partnership. The intended partnership is expected to benefit both consumers and businesses in the...

Mary Naaz · 14 Oct 2025 · 12 reads

Management and Employees Connect with Customers Nationwide to Enhance Experience

In celebration of Customer Day, the management team and employees of Ooredoo Maldives stepped beyond their offices. Today, they met customers across various touchpoints including Experience Centers, retail outlets, and service partner locations to personally c...

admin · 8 Oct 2025 · 10 reads

Deadline Nears for Submissions to MMA’s New Economic and Finance Magazine

The opportunity to submit articles is open for the MMA Economic and Finance Magazine. The deadline for submissions for articles is 9 October 2025. According to the MMA, the magazine will provide a platform for policymakers, academics, and industry experts t...

admin · 7 Oct 2025 · 12 reads

Save the Date: Ooredoo Fun Run Hulhumale return on 19 December 2025

Ooredoo Maldives is thrilled to announce the return of the nation’s most anticipated and joy-filled running event — the Ooredoo Fun Run, set to take place on 19th December 2025 in Hulhumale. Known as the happiest run in the Maldives, the event promises an unfo...

Ali Adhil · 2 Oct 2025 · 19 reads

Paint the Future of Finance: MMA Art Competition Awards Cash Prizes to Young Creatives

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced the Tamweel Values & Vision Art Showcase, inviting students from grades 5 to 9 across the country to explore the future of finance through creativity. The Competition encourages young artists to express h...

Ali Adhil · 2 Oct 2025 · 11 reads

Ooredoo Launches Children's Art Contest for Fun Run 2025

Ooredoo Maldives has announced an exciting new initiative that puts children's creativity in the spotlight with their Fun Run Art Contest, specifically designed for young artists aged 7 and under. The contest aims to capture the spirit of the Fun Run event thr...

Ali Adhil · 24 Sep 2025 · 13 reads