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What to see at Maldives Expo 2026 before it closes
Maldives Expo 2026, organised by the state-owned Business Center Corporation at Hulhumalé's Central Park, features seven districts and 4,434 product entries from 439 participants across 73 categories. Awards were presented at a ceremony on 24 October, and the expo closes on Monday.
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What happened
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Mon 26 OctThe expo closes.on Mondayonly Maldives IndependentIt was one of five entries that scored highest across this year's Maldives Expo and reason enough to make the trip before the expo closes on Monday.
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What to see at Maldives Expo 2026 before it closes
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Figures in these reports
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4,434 entriesproduct entriesMaldives IndependentIt drew 4,434 product entries from 439 participants across 73 categories, according to the economic ministry.
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439 participantsparticipantsMaldives IndependentIt drew 4,434 product entries from 439 participants across 73 categories, according to the economic ministry.
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73 categoriescategoriesMaldives IndependentIt drew 4,434 product entries from 439 participants across 73 categories, according to the economic ministry.
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290 awardsawards handed outMaldives IndependentJudges handed out 290 awards to 130 winners at a ceremony at Barceló Nasandhura on 24 October, the evening before the expo opened.
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130 winnerswinnersMaldives IndependentJudges handed out 290 awards to 130 winners at a ceremony at Barceló Nasandhura on 24 October, the evening before the expo opened.
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18,441 beadsbeads in necklaceMaldives Independent18,441 beads, strung over 42 hours of seated beadwork spread across 10 days.
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42 hourshours of beadworkMaldives Independent18,441 beads, strung over 42 hours of seated beadwork spread across 10 days.
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254 entriesdisabilities category entriesMaldives IndependentWork in the disabilities category – 254 entries this year – ranges from mini canvases to soft toys and large knitted pieces
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Judges handed out 290 awards to 130 winners at a ceremony, with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu presenting the five top awards.on 24 October, the evening before the expo openedBarceló NasandhuraMaldives IndependentJudges handed out 290 awards to 130 winners at a ceremony at Barceló Nasandhura on 24 October, the evening before the expo opened. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu presented the five top awards.
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