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President Muizzu Delivers on Promise as Vihafaru Airport Reclamation Begins

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the commencement of land reclamation for Vihafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll on Thursday. The project, announced via Presidential Decree in 2024, fulfills a pledge made during his July 2025 atoll tour that works would begin in early 2026. Over 40 hectares will be reclaimed and raised to 1.6 meters above sea level to serve Hulhudhoo, Fodhdhoo, and Velidhoo. The airport aims to boost economic activity, domestic mobility, and tourism in the northern region.

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Jan 29, 2026

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the commencement of land reclamation for Vihafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll on Thursday. The project, announced via Presidential Decree in 2024, fulfills a pledge made during his July 2025 atoll tour that works would begin in early 2026. Over 40 hectares will be reclaimed and raised to 1.6 meters above sea level to serve Hulhudhoo, Fodhdhoo, and Velidhoo. The airport aims to boost economic activity, domestic mobility, and tourism in the northern region.

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