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BML to facilitate overseas payments for small businesses starting November

Bank of Maldives has finalised preparations to let Maldivian micro, small and medium enterprises accept US dollar payments from international customers through its payment gateway, with the service expected to launch on November 1, 2026. The initiative is being introduced with the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade and the Business Center Corporation, following President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's remarks at the Maldivian Production Expo 2026.

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15 percent Target contribution of the creative economy to the national economy

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