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Maldives Signs Development Agreements With Dubai’s IFZA

The Maldives government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai-based International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) during a ceremony in Malé City on Sunday, covering a Special Economic and Financial Services Zone in Funadhoo and an Economic Gateway in Ihavandhippolhu. The agreements are part of a strategy to diversify the Maldivian economy, and the government anticipates formalising the plans within five months.

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  1. Sun 12 May
    The Maldives government and IFZA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on development agreements.Malé on Sunday only Maldives Republic The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Minister for Economic Development Mohamed Saeed and Chairman of IFZA Martin Pedersen during a ceremony in Malé City on Sunday.

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  • 2,500 hectares Total land reclamation for the Ihavandhippolhu project Maldives Republic The total land reclamation for the Ihavandhippolhu project is slated to cover 2,500 hectares, supporting industrial, financial, and tourism activities.

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