Hankede Designated for Halal Tourism Development Under New Government Plan

President Muizzu's government announced plans to develop Hankede in Addu City as a halal tourism destination, part of a six-island initiative. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment expects this to diversify tourism, create jobs, and boost the economy. Previously, Hankede was earmarked for an integrated tourism project by the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) with China National Electrical Engineering Company (CNEC) contracted to build 2,082 tourist beds. That project stalled due to financial complications with a US$142.9 million loan from Bank of China. The fate of the previous project remains unclear, and no investor has been announced for the halal tourism plan. Hankede has remained undeveloped for years despite repeated efforts.

President Muizzu's government announced plans to develop Hankede in Addu City as a halal tourism destination, part of a six-island initiative. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment expects this to diversify tourism, create jobs, and boost the economy. Previously, Hankede was earmarked for an integrated tourism project by the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) with China National Electrical Engineering Company (CNEC) contracted to build 2,082 tourist beds. That project stalled due to financial complications with a US$142.9 million loan from Bank of China. The fate of the previous project remains unclear, and no investor has been announced for the halal tourism plan. Hankede has remained undeveloped for years despite repeated efforts.

President Muizzu's government announced plans to develop Hankede in Addu City as a halal tourism destination, part of a six-island initiative. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment expects this to diversify tourism, create jobs, and boost the economy. Previously, Hankede was earmarked for an integrated tourism project by the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) with China National Electrical Engineering Company (CNEC) contracted to build 2,082 tourist beds. That project stalled due to financial complications with a US$142.9 million loan from Bank of China. The fate of the previous project remains unclear, and no investor has been announced for the halal tourism plan. Hankede has remained undeveloped for years despite repeated efforts.

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