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President Announces Plans for International Financial Hub on Funadhoo Island

President Announces Plans for International Financial Hub on Funadhoo Island

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced plans to develop Funadhoo Island in Kaafu Atoll into a major international financial centre. The announcement came during the inauguration of the Velana International Airport expansion and economic zone project. The President outlined a strategy to relocate existing fuel storage facilities from Funadhoo within two years, and to connect Funadhoo with Malé and Hulhulé via a bridge. He also disclosed plans to propose the establishment of the 'Maldives International Financial Services Authority' in collaboration with the Maldives Monetary Authority. Additionally, the President discussed shifting port development from Gulhifalhu to Thilafushi Island to build a comprehensive commercial port.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced plans to develop Funadhoo Island in Kaafu Atoll into a major international financial centre. The announcement came during the inauguration of the Velana International Airport expansion and economic zone project. The President outlined a strategy to relocate existing fuel storage facilities from Funadhoo within two years, and to connect Funadhoo with Malé and Hulhulé via a bridge. He also disclosed plans to propose the establishment of the 'Maldives International Financial Services Authority' in collaboration with the Maldives Monetary Authority. Additionally, the President discussed shifting port development from Gulhifalhu to Thilafushi Island to build a comprehensive commercial port.

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced plans to develop Funadhoo Island in Kaafu Atoll into a major international financial centre. The announcement came during the inauguration of the Velana International Airport expansion and economic zone project. The President outlined a strategy to relocate existing fuel storage facilities from Funadhoo within two years, and to connect Funadhoo with Malé and Hulhulé via a bridge. He also disclosed plans to propose the establishment of the 'Maldives International Financial Services Authority' in collaboration with the Maldives Monetary Authority. Additionally, the President discussed shifting port development from Gulhifalhu to Thilafushi Island to build a comprehensive commercial port.

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