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Island Nation Faces Economic Crossroads as Tourism Dominance Threatens Long-Term Stability
Mauritius must diversify its economy beyond tourism to ensure long-term stability.
Money & Business
Mauritius Faces New Test as Global Finance Shifts; Island Must Evolve Beyond Past Success
Small island economy navigates intensifying competition in global financial markets
Politics & Governance
Fuel Crisis Traced to Alleged Favoritism: Two Ex-Ministers Held in Custody
Investigation into non-competitive fuel contract award raises questions about government procurement integrity.
Oceania
Horse Racing Tips: Three Favorites Emerge for Deauville Meeting Thursday
Expert consensus points to three leading contenders for Thursday's eight-race card
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Politics & Governance
A Mum's Westminster Plea to Fight Childhood Brain Cancer
A grieving mother takes her son's brain tumour fight to Parliament
Tourism and Island Life
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Tourism and Island Life
Milton Keynes shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029
Residents see jobs, venues and civic pride riding on the 2029 culture crown
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The long read
Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors
Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.
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Island Nation Faces Economic Crossroads as Tourism Dominance Threatens Long-Term Stability
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