Kudagiri Dhoonier Wreck: Maldives Unveils New Underwater Attraction for Tourists
The Maldives has unveiled a new underwater dive site named Kudagiri Dhoonier Wreck, created by submerging two Dornier 228 aircraft in the lagoon at Picnic Island, Kudagiri. The project is a collaboration between MMPRC, HDC, and MTCC, paying tribute to Air Maldives, the country's first national airline. The site aims to boost tourism by offering a unique diving experience and includes plans for coral planting to create an artificial reef. The launch was attended by Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, HDC Managing Director Mohamed Mauroof Jameel, and Ooreedoo Maldives officials. The government targets 2.3 million tourists this year.
The Maldives has unveiled a new underwater dive site named Kudagiri Dhoonier Wreck, created by submerging two Dornier 228 aircraft in the lagoon at Picnic Island, Kudagiri. The project is a collaboration between MMPRC, HDC, and MTCC, paying tribute to Air Maldives, the country's first national airline. The site aims to boost tourism by offering a unique diving experience and includes plans for coral planting to create an artificial reef. The launch was attended by Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, HDC Managing Director Mohamed Mauroof Jameel, and Ooreedoo Maldives officials. The government targets 2.3 million tourists this year.
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The Maldives has unveiled a new underwater dive site named Kudagiri Dhoonier Wreck, created by submerging two Dornier 228 aircraft in the lagoon at Picnic Island, Kudagiri. The project is a collaboration between MMPRC, HDC, and MTCC, paying tribute to Air Maldives, the country's first national airline. The site aims to boost tourism by offering a unique diving experience and includes plans for coral planting to create an artificial reef. The launch was attended by Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, HDC Managing Director Mohamed Mauroof Jameel, and Ooreedoo Maldives officials. The government targets 2.3 million tourists this year.
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