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    <title>TheCommercial &amp; Business  Magazine &amp; : Retail</title>
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        <title>STO Hosts Informal Shareholders Meeting at Hotel Jen, Spotlighting the EVOLVE2030 Strategic Roadmap</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ STO hosted its Informal Shareholders Meeting 2026 at Hotel Jen, featuring an open discussion on the EVOLVE2030 strategic roadmap and future growth plans. The gathering brought together leadership and public shareholders for collaborative dialogue outside the formal AGM structure. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:50:21 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>STO Unveils Newly Designed First Floor at People&amp;apos;s Choice Malé, Featuring Expanded Home Decor and Improvement Range</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ STO has opened the newly designed first floor of its People&#039;s Choice flagship outlet in Malé, featuring home decor, tools, hardware, and home improvement products in a curated, customer-friendly layout. The expanded space is now open to the public during standard showroom hours. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:45:11 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>STO Breaks Ground on New Multi&amp;Story Warehouse in Hulhumalé, Marking a Major Milestone Under the EVOLVE2030 Roadmap</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ STO has broken ground on a new multi-story warehouse in Hulhumalé under its EVOLVE2030 roadmap. The facility will feature cold storage, temperature-controlled zones, and office spaces, designed to optimise supply chain logistics, reduce costs, and ensure efficient distribution of essential goods across the Maldives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:42:33 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>STO Shareholders Approve MVR 85 Per Share Dividend at 2025 Annual General Meeting</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ STO&#039;s 2025 AGM at dusitD2 Feydhoo approved a dividend of MVR 85 per share, re-elected Mohamed Ahsan Saleem to the Board for 2026-2027, and appointed Ernst &amp; Young as External Auditors for 2026, with 263 shareholders participating. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:39:53 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Alia Partners With ARC to Open Reading Retreat Library at Salaahuddin School on Children&amp;apos;s Day</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alia supported ARC in opening the Reading Retreat library at Salaahuddin School on Children&#039;s Day, marking ARC&#039;s largest school investment to date. The library is designed to inspire students to develop a love for reading and learning, reflecting Alia&#039;s commitment to education and community development in the Maldives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:10:59 +0500</pubDate>
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        <media:keywords>Alia supported ARC in opening the Reading Retreat library at Salaahuddin School on Children&#039;s Day, marking ARC&#039;s largest school investment to date. The library is designed to inspire students to develop a love for reading and learning, reflecting Alia&#039;s commitment to education and community development in the Maldives.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Alia Wins Most Preferred Customer Service Award at Build Expo 2026, Showcasing Total Tools, Kohler, and Sawmill Products</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alia won the Most Preferred Customer Service award at Build Expo 2026, held from 16 to 19 April at Hulhumalé Central Park. Showcasing Total Tools, Kohler sanitaryware, and Alia Sawmill timber products, the recognition reflects Alia&#039;s six-decade legacy of quality products and customer-focused service in the Maldives. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:08:12 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Alia Returns as Associate Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 for the Fourth Consecutive Year</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alia has been named Associate Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 for the fourth consecutive year. Public voting opened 15 March 2026, with the gala ceremony set for 26 April 2026 at Kurumba Maldives. Alia&#039;s sponsorship reflects its 60-year legacy of supporting the Maldives&#039; hospitality and key industries. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:05:54 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>STO Revises Fuel Prices Effective 5 March 2026, With Diesel Rising to MVR 17.54 and Petrol to MVR 16.01 Per Litre</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ STO has revised fuel prices effective 5 March 2026. Diesel has increased by MVR 3.62 to MVR 17.54 per litre, while Petrol has risen by MVR 2.51 to MVR 16.01 per litre. Customers and businesses are advised to note the updated pricing. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:37:48 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Alia Donates Three Yamaha FreeGo Motorcycles and Total Tools Equipment to MNDF Fire and Rescue Service</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alia Investments donated three Yamaha FreeGo motorcycles and Total Tools equipment to the MNDF Fire and Rescue Service, celebrating over 60 years of service in the Maldives and 50 years as Yamaha&#039;s authorised distributor. The contribution aims to enhance the mobility and operational efficiency of MNDF&#039;s emergency response teams. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:01:46 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>STO Opens New People&amp;apos;s Choice Outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 1, Bringing Affordable Essentials Closer to the Community</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ STO has opened a new People&#039;s Choice outlet at Rain Coral Residence, Hulhumalé Phase 1, inaugurated by Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed. Stocking 23 basic staples, the store also offers a Malé-order and Hulhumalé-collection service, reinforcing STO&#039;s commitment to affordable essentials and community access. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:34:13 +0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Alia Showcases Yamaha Outboards and WaveRunners at Maldives Marine Expo 2026, Marking Over 50 Years as Authorised Distributor</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alia Investments showcased Yamaha&#039;s Four-Stroke outboard engines and WaveRunners at the Maldives Marine Expo 2026, held from 5 to 8 February at Hulhumalé Central Park. As Yamaha&#039;s authorised distributor in the Maldives for over 50 years, Alia also highlighted its aftersales excellence through genuine parts and Yamaha-trained mechanics. ]]></description>
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        <title>Alia Store Launches Ramadan Shop &amp;amp; Win Promotion, Rewarding Customers With Weekly Lucky Draw Prizes</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alia Store&#039;s Ramadan Shop &amp; Win Promotion gives customers who spend over MVR 500 a lucky draw entry for a chance to win exciting weekly prizes. Winners are announced every week via Alia Store&#039;s social media platforms throughout the Q1 2026 promotional period. ]]></description>
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