Maldives aims USD 5 bil revenues in 2025 following record-breaking 2024 arrivals

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced the ambitious target of generating USD 5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025 following a record-breaking year of tourist arrivals in 2024. The announcement was made by Abdulla Ghiyas, the Chairperson of MMPRC, and Ibrahim Shiuree, the Managing Director and CEO of MMPRC at […]

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A Royal Honour: History of the non-Bhutanese red scarf recipients

In Bhutan, the Red Scarf, known as ‘Bura Maap’, is a prestigious symbol of rank and honour. Bestowed by His Majesty the King on individuals for recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the nation, this distinctive scarf represents a lifelong honour. Recipients of the red scarf are called ‘Nyi kem’ and granted the title […]

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Saudi Arabia to provide $500 million in aid to Yemen

Saudi Arabia has announced a new economic aid package worth $500 million for Yemen. The aid will be provided to strengthen the Yemeni government’s budget, maintain the stability of the central bank, and ensure the development and stability of the Yemeni people. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday that $300 million of the […]

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Israel does not want to accept a full ceasefire in Gaza: Hamas

Osama Hamdan, a senior official in the Palestinian independence movement Hamas, said that the occupying Israel is still refusing to accept a full ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and withdraw its troops from the besieged area. He made this statement while talking to the Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV network on Friday. Hamdan said that Hamas […]

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North Korean troops suffer heavy casualties in Ukraine: White House

White House spokesman John Kirby claimed on Friday that North Korean forces fighting Russian troops in Ukraine are suffering significant casualties. Kirby claimed that more than 1,000 have been killed or wounded in the past week alone. The Anadolu Agency reported this in a report on Friday (December 27). Speaking to reporters, Kirby gave a […]

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