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Regional Port Development To Commence in Laamu Atoll as MPL Secures Funding

Maldives Ports Ltd. (MPL) has secured funding for a regional port on Laamu Atoll, located on Gaadhoo Island. CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim announced the project, an electoral pledge of President Mohamed Muizzu, focusing on tourism with facilities including bunkering, storage, a cruise terminal, and transhipment services. Investment exceeds US$1 million, with contractor finance secured for commencement within the year. The port is expected to generate 2,000 jobs. MPL is also upgrading Hithadhoo Regional Port in Addu City and planning bunkering services at Kulhudhuffushi Regional Port in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

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Maldives Ports Ltd. (MPL) has secured funding for a regional port on Laamu Atoll, located on Gaadhoo Island. CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim announced the project, an electoral pledge of President Mohamed Muizzu, focusing on tourism with facilities including bunkering, storage, a cruise terminal, and transhipment services. Investment exceeds US$1 million, with contractor finance secured for commencement within the year. The port is expected to generate 2,000 jobs. MPL is also upgrading Hithadhoo Regional Port in Addu City and planning bunkering services at Kulhudhuffushi Regional Port in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

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