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- ↑ Sun Online (11 April 2019). "MNDF urges vigilance in light of high volume of fire incidents".
- ↑ United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior (29 December 2019). "Al Marzouqui Meets the Commander of Maldives National Defense Force's Fire and Rescue Service".
- ↑ Raajje MV (9 January 2020). "MPL & MNDF sign MOU regarding provision of Fire Safety Services".
- ↑ The Edition (9 January 2019). "Colonel Zuhury appointed as Presidential Guard command".
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