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May 10, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to chat with us again; this is an important year for you guys, marking 10 years of your company's inception. How are you both feeling after reaching such a monumental milestone? Vuly: Our journey began as two fresh graduates, and the hurdles we encou
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March 8, 2024
In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of consumer concerns, European brand: Fish People emerges as a beacon of sustainability in the watersports apparel industry. This women-made brand has redefined the standards of eco-friendly fashion with a commitment
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March 7, 2024
1. Dr. Naila Ibrahim Didi: The first Maldivian Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Naila is a pioneer in the Maldives’ medical industry. An advocate for the advancement of women's and children’s healthcare in the Maldives, she co-founded the Society of Health Education (SHE). A n
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November 5, 2023
Picture this: It’s late afternoon. You’ve had a big lunch and are lying on a lounger on a pristine white-sand beach. The temperature is just right, there’s crystal clear turquoise waters all around, and you fall asleep to the soothing sound of the gentle waves crashing onto the s
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June 27, 2023
Muslims around the globe celebrate Eid Ul-Adha today (on Wednesday, 28th June), it is the culmination of the annual holy pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Here in the Maldives, Eid Ul-Adha is celebrated with cultural celebrations involving gastronomy, having its own food cult
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March 14, 2023
I belong to the Maldives – a country so tiny that you can hardly see it on the world map; yet a country that has welcomed lost travellers crossing the equatorial border for centuries with open arms and wide smiles. Since then the Maldives has become a highly sought-after and high
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February 15, 2023
South Asia is a home of healing spices including Lemon grass which is used in Philippines, Laos in Thailand to cure the cold, throat soreness to cure with ginger, green cardamom. Spices of South Asia need more attention of Western countries to make the immunity stronger. Phtyogen
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February 6, 2023
‘Solitaire’ - luxury residences is the second project of Sandal Mauritius in Maldives. Sandal Mauritius is an SPV for the development of real estate in the Maldives created by Assotech Realty, a Delhi-based real estate developer with a long track record in housing, offices, retai
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January 23, 2023
The beautiful Raa Atoll is a hidden gem in the Maldives, an unspoiled and quiet atoll that offers a large variety of marine life with something awe-inspiring for everyone. Beginner divers can explore incredible reef dives, discovering healthy coral, stingrays, reef sharks and haw
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January 7, 2023
Astrabon Maldives curates a selection of the finest kitchenware brands from around the world, including Pavoni Italia, Vicrila, Pujadas, Gural, and Jay Cutlery. These brands offer a diverse range of products that cater to both professional chefs and home cooks alike, each one com
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December 21, 2022
The Maldives is a breathtaking and unique destination, known for its crystal clear waters, stunning beaches, and coral reefs teeming with marine life. But it is important to remember that the Maldives is also a fragile ecosystem, and tourists have a responsibility to help protect
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November 25, 2022
Solid waste production in Greater Male and the surrounding outer islands averages 846 tonnes per day. Open burning and ocean dumping is the cheapest way in developing nations to tackle the solid waste generation. Thilafushi which is known as an island of trash is where all the si
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