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15 percent of 2030 GDP will be from digital economy: Min

Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed announced that the digital economy will contribute 15% of Maldives' GDP by 2030. Speaking at the launch of PayPal via Ooredoo M-Faisaa at Barceló Nasandhura, he highlighted PayPal's introduction as a key achievement of President Mohamed Muizzu's digital transformation agenda. The minister noted that work to bring PayPal began in 2023, with Ooredoo named as partner in 2025. He emphasized that PayPal will enable Maldivian innovators, freelancers, and small businesses to access global markets.

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Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed announced that the digital economy will contribute 15% of Maldives' GDP by 2030. Speaking at the launch of PayPal via Ooredoo M-Faisaa at Barceló Nasandhura, he highlighted PayPal's introduction as a key achievement of President Mohamed Muizzu's digital transformation agenda. The minister noted that work to bring PayPal began in 2023, with Ooredoo named as partner in 2025. He emphasized that PayPal will enable Maldivian innovators, freelancers, and small businesses to access global markets.

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