President Muizzu: Maldives to Become Benchmark for Halal Tourism Excellence

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced via X that the Maldives will designate select islands solely for halal tourism development, with attractive incentives for investors. The islands will offer halal-certified food, gender-segregated amenities, and prayer facilities. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment will unveil full details next week. The global halal tourism market is projected to grow from USD 286 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 302 billion by 2025. Tourism contributes around 30% of Maldives' GDP, and the country saw over 2 million arrivals in early 2025. This initiative builds on a 2017 plan that stalled, and aligns with President Muizzu's broader policy thrust including merging tourism and environment sectors.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced via X that the Maldives will designate select islands solely for halal tourism development, with attractive incentives for investors. The islands will offer halal-certified food, gender-segregated amenities, and prayer facilities. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment will unveil full details next week. The global halal tourism market is projected to grow from USD 286 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 302 billion by 2025. Tourism contributes around 30% of Maldives' GDP, and the country saw over 2 million arrivals in early 2025. This initiative builds on a 2017 plan that stalled, and aligns with President Muizzu's broader policy thrust including merging tourism and environment sectors.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced via X that the Maldives will designate select islands solely for halal tourism development, with attractive incentives for investors. The islands will offer halal-certified food, gender-segregated amenities, and prayer facilities. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment will unveil full details next week. The global halal tourism market is projected to grow from USD 286 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 302 billion by 2025. Tourism contributes around 30% of Maldives' GDP, and the country saw over 2 million arrivals in early 2025. This initiative builds on a 2017 plan that stalled, and aligns with President Muizzu's broader policy thrust including merging tourism and environment sectors.

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