PayPal Launch Marks Major Milestone in Maldives’ Digital Economy Drive

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu launched PayPal services in the Maldives at a ceremony at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, fulfilling a key pledge. The service is delivered through Ooredoo Maldives via Techfin Maldives, which received an inward remittance licence in October 2025. Integrated with Ooredoo m-Faisaa, PayPal enables Maldivian creators, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to access international markets. The launch is part of the 'Maldives 2.0' vision to transform the country into a digitally driven economy, targeting 15% GDP contribution from the digital sector by 2030. Infrastructure includes the Dhivaru International Submarine Cable project with Google and a Creator Hub opening on 11 November. Minister Mohamed Saeed called it a historic achievement, noting efforts since President Muizzu took office on 17 November 2023.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu launched PayPal services in the Maldives at a ceremony at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, fulfilling a key pledge. The service is delivered through Ooredoo Maldives via Techfin Maldives, which received an inward remittance licence in October 2025. Integrated with Ooredoo m-Faisaa, PayPal enables Maldivian creators, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to access international markets. The launch is part of the 'Maldives 2.0' vision to transform the country into a digitally driven economy, targeting 15% GDP contribution from the digital sector by 2030. Infrastructure includes the Dhivaru International Submarine Cable project with Google and a Creator Hub opening on 11 November. Minister Mohamed Saeed called it a historic achievement, noting efforts since President Muizzu took office on 17 November 2023.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu launched PayPal services in the Maldives at a ceremony at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, fulfilling a key pledge. The service is delivered through Ooredoo Maldives via Techfin Maldives, which received an inward remittance licence in October 2025. Integrated with Ooredoo m-Faisaa, PayPal enables Maldivian creators, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to access international markets. The launch is part of the 'Maldives 2.0' vision to transform the country into a digitally driven economy, targeting 15% GDP contribution from the digital sector by 2030. Infrastructure includes the Dhivaru International Submarine Cable project with Google and a Creator Hub opening on 11 November. Minister Mohamed Saeed called it a historic achievement, noting efforts since President Muizzu took office on 17 November 2023.

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