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Government Reinforces 25 Areas of Trade Banned to Expatriates
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade published a notice barring foreigners from 25 types of business in the Maldives, covering sectors including retail, wholesale, food services, transport, mining and manufacturing. The article notes that many expatriates currently work in these areas while state agencies identify and arrest illegal immigrants engaged in commerce.
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Government Reinforces 25 Areas of Trade Banned to Expatriates
25 business types types of businesses barred to foreigners