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MACL Confirms No Links to Israel-Supporting Event Firms in New Terminal Opening

MACL Confirms No Links to Israel-Supporting Event Firms in New Terminal Opening

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has refuted allegations broadcast by Raajje TV that a company funding Israel was awarded the arrangement of the opening ceremony for Velana International Airport's new terminal. MACL Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Lamaan denied the claims, stating that the company Banana Split has no involvement in the inauguration. Lamaan described the reports as deliberate lies meant to create division, and assured that MACL will never entrust work to a company supporting Israel. MACL will report the matter to authorities for investigation. Lamaan emphasized that the terminal opening is a major milestone under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's administration.

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has refuted allegations broadcast by Raajje TV that a company funding Israel was awarded the arrangement of the opening ceremony for Velana International Airport's new terminal. MACL Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Lamaan denied the claims, stating that the company Banana Split has no involvement in the inauguration. Lamaan described the reports as deliberate lies meant to create division, and assured that MACL will never entrust work to a company supporting Israel. MACL will report the matter to authorities for investigation. Lamaan emphasized that the terminal opening is a major milestone under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's administration.

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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has refuted allegations broadcast by Raajje TV that a company funding Israel was awarded the arrangement of the opening ceremony for Velana International Airport's new terminal. MACL Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Lamaan denied the claims, stating that the company Banana Split has no involvement in the inauguration. Lamaan described the reports as deliberate lies meant to create division, and assured that MACL will never entrust work to a company supporting Israel. MACL will report the matter to authorities for investigation. Lamaan emphasized that the terminal opening is a major milestone under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's administration.

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