Saeed says Maldives cannot depend solely on tourism as government pushes digital expansion
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed stated that Maldives cannot rely solely on tourism and aims for 15% of GDP from the digital sector by 2030. PayPal was launched on June 15, 2026 via Ooredoo Fintech. Saeed noted that the Middle East war caused a 5% decline in tourist arrivals. More digital tools and a creator hub are planned. Tourist arrivals so far are 994,901, needing 5,099 to reach one million.
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed stated that Maldives cannot rely solely on tourism and aims for 15% of GDP from the digital sector by 2030. PayPal was launched on June 15, 2026 via Ooredoo Fintech. Saeed noted that the Middle East war caused a 5% decline in tourist arrivals. More digital tools and a creator hub are planned. Tourist arrivals so far are 994,901, needing 5,099 to reach one million.
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Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed stated that Maldives cannot rely solely on tourism and aims for 15% of GDP from the digital sector by 2030. PayPal was launched on June 15, 2026 via Ooredoo Fintech. Saeed noted that the Middle East war caused a 5% decline in tourist arrivals. More digital tools and a creator hub are planned. Tourist arrivals so far are 994,901, needing 5,099 to reach one million.
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