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President Muizzu Credits All Leaders, Showcases Humble Leadership on Airport Terminal Completion

President Muizzu Credits All Leaders, Showcases Humble Leadership on Airport Terminal Completion

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in the eighth episode of his 'Rayyithunnaa Eku' podcast, discussed the development of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport, crediting contributions from successive administrations. He noted that construction began under President Abdulla Yameen and continued under President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, with his government completing the remaining 57% of work, including the duty-free area and main access road. The terminal, part of a $600 million expansion project initiated in 2016, aims to boost passenger capacity from 4 million to 7 million annually, with a long-term goal of 25 million. President Muizzu emphasized transparency, stating no one should claim full credit. The terminal is expected to enhance tourism and the economy.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in the eighth episode of his 'Rayyithunnaa Eku' podcast, discussed the development of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport, crediting contributions from successive administrations. He noted that construction began under President Abdulla Yameen and continued under President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, with his government completing the remaining 57% of work, including the duty-free area and main access road. The terminal, part of a $600 million expansion project initiated in 2016, aims to boost passenger capacity from 4 million to 7 million annually, with a long-term goal of 25 million. President Muizzu emphasized transparency, stating no one should claim full credit. The terminal is expected to enhance tourism and the economy.

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in the eighth episode of his 'Rayyithunnaa Eku' podcast, discussed the development of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport, crediting contributions from successive administrations. He noted that construction began under President Abdulla Yameen and continued under President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, with his government completing the remaining 57% of work, including the duty-free area and main access road. The terminal, part of a $600 million expansion project initiated in 2016, aims to boost passenger capacity from 4 million to 7 million annually, with a long-term goal of 25 million. President Muizzu emphasized transparency, stating no one should claim full credit. The terminal is expected to enhance tourism and the economy.

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