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MACL and BUCG Ink MoU to Connect Funadhoo, VIA, Malé by Monorail

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China's Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) on 14 October 2024 to connect Funadhoo Island, Velana International Airport (VIA), and Malé by monorail. Funadhoo will be developed as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Financial Services Zone. Funding is secured via Dubai's International Free Zone Authority (IFZA). The monorail will also connect to Furanafushi, site of a new seaplane terminal. However, no practical work has begun on relocating the fuel farm at Funadhoo or Sheraton Resort operations at Furanafushi.

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Oct 15, 2024

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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China's Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) on 14 October 2024 to connect Funadhoo Island, Velana International Airport (VIA), and Malé by monorail. Funadhoo will be developed as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Financial Services Zone. Funding is secured via Dubai's International Free Zone Authority (IFZA). The monorail will also connect to Furanafushi, site of a new seaplane terminal. However, no practical work has begun on relocating the fuel farm at Funadhoo or Sheraton Resort operations at Furanafushi.

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