Mohamed Umar Maniku (MU Maniku), co-founder of Kurumba Maldives and chairman of Universal Enterprises, died at 78 on Saturday while undergoing treatment in Singapore. He was a pioneer of the Maldives tourism industry, long-time chairman of MATI and former chairman of Maldives Airports Company Limited.
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died at 78 at 6:30 am local time on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore
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The funeral will be held at the Prasara Aman Mosque in Singapore after Asr prayers today.
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Chairman, Mr. Mohamed Umar Maniku.
He put the Maldives on the world map and helped transform our nation into the world-class destination we are today.
Since MATI’s inception, he has been at our helm, guiding us with wisdom, dedication, and an unshakeable belief in our potential.
Our organisation and the entire tourism industry will truly never be the same without his presence, and his legacy will live on in every milestone we achieve. He will be forever missed, but never forgotten.
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died at 78 at 6:30 am local time on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore
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died at 78 at 6:30 am local time on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore
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Maniku helped establish Kurumba Maldives in 1972, the country’s first resort.
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The 30-room property in Kaafu Atoll marked the beginning of the Maldives’ tourism industry, which has since become the backbone of the nation’s economy.
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Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), established in 1982 to represent and promote the interests of private tourism businesses.
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He was also recognised on the 50th anniversary of Maldives tourism in 2022 for his role in establishing the industry.
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He resigned from the post in January 2024 citing health reasons.
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A Salat al-Ghaib (funeral prayer in absentia) will also be held at the Malé Islamic Centre after the Asru prayer.
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