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Features

A Century of Control: Bohra Trade, Political Influence and Economic Power in the Maldives

Carimjee Jafferjee’s Colombo based firm shaped and dominated Maldivian trade and political dynamics for more than a century until government reforms brought Bohra commercial control to an end in 1962.

26 Feb 2026

A Century of Control: Bohra Trade, Political Influence and Economic Power in the Maldives

News

Giraavaru Falhu Reclamation Hits 15% as MACL Deploys Two Dredgers

26 Feb 2026

News

BML Board Proposes Record Dividend Payout following Strong 2025 Results

26 Feb 2026

News

Bank of Maldives delivers most successful year in their 43 years journey

26 Feb 2026

Latest News

Dhiraagu Gudi Fest to Bring Kite Flying Tradition Back to Usfasgandu This Friday

News

25 Feb 2026

Dhiraagu Gudi Fest to Bring Kite Flying Tradition Back to Usfasgandu This Friday

Dhiraagu Wins Broadband Telecom Company of the Year at Asian Telecom Awards 2026

News

25 Feb 2026

Dhiraagu Wins Broadband Telecom Company of the Year at Asian Telecom Awards 2026

Maldives Revives Maldivian Night and Global Press Briefing at ITB Berlin 2026

News

25 Feb 2026

Maldives Revives Maldivian Night and Global Press Briefing at ITB Berlin 2026

MMC 2026 to Feature Experts in Security, Port Development and Maritime Law

Features

25 Feb 2026

MMC 2026 to Feature Experts in Security, Port Development and Maritime Law

News

Giraavaru Falhu Reclamation Hits 15% as MACL Deploys Two Dredgers

News

26 Feb 2026

Giraavaru Falhu Reclamation Hits 15% as MACL Deploys Two Dredgers

BML Board Proposes Record Dividend Payout following Strong 2025 Results

News

26 Feb 2026

BML Board Proposes Record Dividend Payout following Strong 2025 Results

Bank of Maldives delivers most successful year in their 43 years journey

News

26 Feb 2026

Bank of Maldives delivers most successful year in their 43 years journey

STO Reduces Prices of Onions and Potatoes During Ramadan

News

25 Feb 2026

STO Reduces Prices of Onions and Potatoes During Ramadan

Dhiraagu Gudi Fest to Bring Kite Flying Tradition Back to Usfasgandu This Friday

News

25 Feb 2026

Dhiraagu Gudi Fest to Bring Kite Flying Tradition Back to Usfasgandu This Friday

Dhiraagu Wins Broadband Telecom Company of the Year at Asian Telecom Awards 2026

News

25 Feb 2026

Dhiraagu Wins Broadband Telecom Company of the Year at Asian Telecom Awards 2026

Maldives Revives Maldivian Night and Global Press Briefing at ITB Berlin 2026

News

25 Feb 2026

Maldives Revives Maldivian Night and Global Press Briefing at ITB Berlin 2026

STO Maintains Affordable Orange Prices as Market Prices Rise

News

24 Feb 2026

STO Maintains Affordable Orange Prices as Market Prices Rise

Features

A Century of Control: Bohra Trade, Political Influence and Economic Power in the Maldives

Features

26 Feb 2026

A Century of Control: Bohra Trade, Political Influence and Economic Power in the Maldives

MMC 2026 to Feature Experts in Security, Port Development and Maritime Law

Features

25 Feb 2026

MMC 2026 to Feature Experts in Security, Port Development and Maritime Law

Are Dates the Most Powerful Food of Ramadan?

Features

24 Feb 2026

Are Dates the Most Powerful Food of Ramadan?

25 Years at the Heart of Maldivian Households: Lacnor’s Journey Through Community, Taste and Change

Features

24 Feb 2026

25 Years at the Heart of Maldivian Households: Lacnor’s Journey Through Community, Taste and Change

Addu Havaadhu: The Taste That Defines Ramadan in Maldivian Homes

Features

22 Feb 2026

Addu Havaadhu: The Taste That Defines Ramadan in Maldivian Homes

This Ramadan, Have You tried Cafe’ier’s 100% Local Healthy Drinks?

Features

21 Feb 2026

This Ramadan, Have You tried Cafe’ier’s 100% Local Healthy Drinks?

Experience the Joy of Iftar this Ramadan at Belle Amie Bistro

Features

18 Feb 2026

Experience the Joy of Iftar this Ramadan at Belle Amie Bistro

The Somerset Malé: A Refined City Escape in the Heart of the Maldives’ Capital

Features

16 Feb 2026

The Somerset Malé: A Refined City Escape in the Heart of the Maldives’ Capital

Opinion

Many Businesses Give but Are They Paying Zakat Al-Mal?

Opinion

20 Feb 2026

Many Businesses Give but Are They Paying Zakat Al-Mal?

Fasting and Finance: Understanding the Economics of Ramadan

Opinion

19 Feb 2026

Fasting and Finance: Understanding the Economics of Ramadan

Why New Banknotes Enter Circulation: Inside MMA’s Duty to Keep Cash Flowing

Opinion

17 Feb 2026

Why New Banknotes Enter Circulation: Inside MMA’s Duty to Keep Cash Flowing

BML Islamic Names 10 Winners in Hajj Promotion

Opinion

12 Feb 2026

BML Islamic Names 10 Winners in Hajj Promotion

Court Ruling Highlights Risks in Private Sector Foreign Borrowing

Opinion

14 Sep 2025

Court Ruling Highlights Risks in Private Sector Foreign Borrowing

A Terminal Is Not Enough—Unless It Works

Opinion

13 Jul 2025

A Terminal Is Not Enough—Unless It Works

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