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Good morning · Friday 13 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
Weather
28°C
Overcast · feels like 32°
Sunrise & sunset
05:52–17:48
Calculated for Malé
Dollar 23.62 street, a crowd’s report 15.42 official, MMA · 30 Sep

Weather is a model’s estimate for Malé from Open-Meteo, not a Met Service report.

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  1. President Muizzu Establishes Advisory Council of State Dignitaries 6 outlets
  2. Global Zero Waste Alliance: First Lady highlights marine protection 4 outlets
  3. First Lady attends opening of zero waste museum at COP31 3 outlets
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Total index 109.09Index Sep 2026 · MMA up+0.3% vs previous up+1.2% vs a year earlier Inflation rate 1.17% Sep 2026 · MMA up+0.4 pts vs previous down-2.6 pts vs a year earlier Total tourist arrivals 148,801Tourists Sep 2026 · MMA down-23.8% vs previous down-0.5% vs a year earlier Occupancy rate 44.10% Sep 2026 · MMA down-14.8 pts vs previous down-2.6 pts vs a year earlier

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Due in the next 30 days Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 3 daysComplete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 6 daysGenerate 1,500 job opportunities for young people and give …Due in 2 weeks Past their deadline1 promise

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Telecom & digital OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Add Context Connector Feature Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital · Feature or interview Infinix Note 40 Pro: A Budget Smartphone With Innovative Battery and Charging Technologies Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital DNR, Dhiraagu Partner to Combat Scam Calls Through New Information-Sharing Agreement Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital · Feature or interview AI Powered Camera Turns Images Into Poetry Maldives Republic Hulhumalé Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital · Feature or interview Nothing’s New Earbuds Compete With Heavyweights in Innovation, Accessibility Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital Limitless Pendant: Redefining Wearable AI With Discreet Design and Powerful Functionality Maldives Republic 31.9mm width of the Limitless Pendant Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital First Look: iPhone 16 Lineup Revealed Through Leaked Dummy Units Maldives Republic 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Pro screen size (leaked) Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital Google Pixel Watch April 2024 Update Goes Live With New Features, Enhancements Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking BML Lifts Restrictions on Previously Blocked Foreign Merchants Maldives Republic Hanimaadhoo Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Construction & property HDC Contracts China’s CMEC for Hulhumalé Phase III Trunk Infrastructure Maldives Republic Hulhumalé top 500 CMEC ranking among world's larges… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital Plaud Note Transforms Note-Taking Through ChatGPT Integration Maldives Republic up to 30 hours recording time per charge Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Telecom & digital Nvidia Unveils Game-Changing AI Chip Maldives Republic Kaashidhoo 30-fold performance increase of B200 Blac… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)

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