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Muizzu’s Top Tourism Advisor Joins Growing Opposition to Foreign Exchange Regulation
President Muizzu's Advisor on Tourism Development Mohamed Khaleel has objected in a letter to MMA Governor Ahmed Munawar to the foreign exchange regulation requiring 'A' category resorts to exchange at least US$500 per guest, calling it practically impossible to meet. The regulation, effective 1 October with a 30 October registration deadline, has drawn formal objections from over 50 resorts and other tourism industry figures, while the government has not publicly responded.
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Tue 1 OctThe Maldives Monetary Authority's new foreign exchange regulation came into effect.on 1 Octoberonly Maldives RepublicThe policy, which came into effect on 1 October, requires “A” category resorts to exchange at least US$500 per guest into Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
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Wed 13 NovMohamed Khaleel sent a letter objecting to the regulation to MMA Governor Ahmed Munawar.on 13 Novemberonly Maldives RepublicnewestHowever, Khaleel’s letter, sent on 13 November, highlights mounting opposition within the tourism industry, which has expressed concerns that the policy could destabilise businesses reliant on USD revenue.
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US$500Minimum USD per guest that 'A' category resorts must exchange into Maldivian RufiyaaMaldives Republicrequires “A” category resorts to exchange at least US$500 per guest into Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
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37-year-oldAge of the foreign exchange policy being replacedMaldives Republicmandates the deposit of foreign currency earnings in Maldivian banks, replacing a 37-year-old foreign exchange policy.
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over 50Number of resorts that have formally objected to the policyMaldives RepublicIndustry insiders report that over 50 resorts have formally objected to the policy, describing it as a detached approach to the economic realities of the Maldivian tourism sector.
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Resorts faced a deadline to register under the new regulation.until 30 OctoberMaldives RepublicResorts were given until 30 October to register under this new regulation.
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