AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAirport: Velana International Airport has been nominated for two World Travel Awards, including the world’s leading airport and customer experience categories. Tourism outlook: Minister Mohamed Ameen says arrivals have recovered from a 24% early-year decline to 1.3% below last year. The Maldives has welcomed 1.6 million visitors so far and needs about 200,000 a month to match 2025’s 2.2 million. Investment: Eagle Hills hopes to finalize its $20 billion Rasmale’ project deal by November 11. Chairman Mohamed Alabbar says it could create 40,000 construction jobs and 15,000–18,000 permanent roles; construction may begin in about a year, after planning and assessments. Regional infrastructure: MTCC says Magoodhoo airport is nearing completion and likely to finish before other airports under development. Work at Makunudhoo is at an early stage. Business and food safety: The government warns foreign-owned wholesale, retail and logistics firms to meet new investment rules or face enforcement. MFDA has also trained 34 food producers in Malé and 29 women in L. Gan on safe handling and hygiene.
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