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Series between Bhutan, Thailand and the Maldives called off

Series between Bhutan, Thailand and the Maldives called off

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Tri-Nation cricket series between Bhutan, Thailand, and the Maldives that was to be played in Thailand between February 1 and 9 was called when the Maldives opted to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Western Region T20 tournament in Malaysia. The series playoff was cancelled 10 days after ACC announced the schedule for ACC […]

Terrorist attack map

Terrorists are very likely to carry out attack in Maldives: UK Foreign Office

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The Maldives is among the countries where terrorists are ‘very likely’ to carry out a terrorist attack this holiday season, says the British Foreign Office. The British media has warned Brits to be vigilant while visiting the countries to which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued travel advisories. Popular destinations currently labelled as being […]

Hard Rock International to make waves in Indian Ocean with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Hard Rock International to make waves in Indian Ocean with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

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First-of-Its-Kind Integrated Resort Destination to Debut October 2018 Globally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock International announces plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, slated to open October 1, 2018. As part of the Emboodhoo Lagoon project, the first integrated resort destination in […]

Dr. Rajitha

Sri Lanka Health Minister to attend WHO South-East Asia Region meeting in Maldives

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Sept 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne will leave for the Maldives tomorrow (September 5) to attend the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region meeting. Health Ministers of the 11 Member countries of World Health Organization South-East Asia Region (WHO-SEARO) will be taking part in its 70th […]

Emboodhoo Lagoon

Emboodhoo lagoon: an 800 million dollar investment

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 31st July 2017. The following is a loose translation: There are no trees or any building visible here. This used to be just a huge lagoon. However, now, after the land reclamation work has begun, it is starting to shape into an island. This location […]