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Maldives Expo Wraps Up Nine-Day Run With 419 Exhibitors
Maldives Expo 2026 concluded after nine evenings at Hulhumalé Central Park on 2 November, drawing more than 205,000 visitors with 419 exhibitors and 4,404 products, an 83.5 per cent increase from last year. The BCC and the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade organised the event, which expanded from five to seven exhibition districts and included a new Visitor Economy District.
LatestMaldives Expo 2026 successfully delivers on its goals, says Economic MinisterMiadhu, 3 Nov, 23:50
15 per centcreative economy's contribution to GDP (by 2030)2 outlets
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Sun 25 OctPresident Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed officially inaugurated the exhibition.25 Octoberonly MM TV (English)President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed officially inaugurated the exhibition on 25 October.
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Mon 2 NovMaldives Expo 2026 concluded at Hulhumalé Central Park.2 Novonly MM TV (English)newestMaldives Expo 2026 concluded at Hulhumalé Central Park at last night, celebrating local creativity with more than 4,400 products spanning traditional handicrafts and innovation.
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If something can be taken away from this expo, it is that the expo has been a great success. We received many requests to extend its duration and allow more days for this initiative. This means we should not stop here. However, such an eve…
If something can be taken away from this expo, it is that the expo has been a great success. We received many requests to extend its duration and allow more days for this initiative. This means we should not stop here. However, such an eve…
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Corporate Maldives3 Nov, 12:02 · first report
PSM News3 Nov, 14:09 · 2 h 6 min later
Miadhu3 Nov, 23:50 · 11 h 47 min later
MM TV (English)3 Nov · time not given
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creative economy's contribution to GDP by 203015 per centPSM News15 per centMiadhuIn this regard, the Government aims to increase the creative economy's contribution to 15 per cent of the Maldives' gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
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visitors to Maldives Expo 2026 nine evenings of the 2026 expomore than 205,000Corporate MaldivesMaldives Expo 2026 has concluded after nine evenings at Hulhumalé Central Park, drawing more than 205,000 visitors, according to the Business Centre Corporation (BCC).
products displayed at the expo 2026 expo4,404 productsCorporate MaldivesThe exhibition featured 4,404 products, an increase of 83.5 per cent from last year.
increase in products from last year 2026 vs 202583.5 per centCorporate MaldivesThe exhibition featured 4,404 products, an increase of 83.5 per cent from last year.
exhibitors 2026 expo419 exhibitorsCorporate MaldivesThe expo ran from 25 October to 2 November and brought together 419 exhibitors, up from 240 in 2025.
exhibitors in 2025 2025240 exhibitorsCorporate MaldivesThe expo ran from 25 October to 2 November and brought together 419 exhibitors, up from 240 in 2025.
individual exhibitors 2026 expo321 exhibitorsCorporate MaldivesIndividuals accounted for more than three quarters of exhibitors, with 321 taking part alongside 75 businesses.
more than 4,400products displayed at the expoMM TV (English)celebrating local creativity with more than 4,400 products spanning traditional handicrafts and innovation.
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430 exhibitorsnumber of exhibitorsMM TV (English)The exhibition brought together 430 exhibitors, up from 240 last year, with displays covering 73 categories across 16 sectors.
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240 exhibitorsnumber of exhibitors the previous yearMM TV (English)The exhibition brought together 430 exhibitors, up from 240 last year, with displays covering 73 categories across 16 sectors.
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73 categoriesproduct categoriesMM TV (English)with displays covering 73 categories across 16 sectors
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16 sectorssectors coveredMM TV (English)with displays covering 73 categories across 16 sectors
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1,695 productshandicraft products on displayMM TV (English)Handicrafts formed the largest segment, accounting for 1,695 products, while the exhibition expanded from five districts to seven.
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more than 200,000visitors during the first three nightsMM TV (English)Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed stated that more than 200,000 people visited during the first three nights alone.
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more than 205,000visitors to Maldives Expo 2026Corporate MaldivesMaldives Expo 2026 has concluded after nine evenings at Hulhumalé Central Park, drawing more than 205,000 visitors, according to the Business Centre Corporation (BCC).
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4,404 productsproducts displayed at the expoCorporate MaldivesThe exhibition featured 4,404 products, an increase of 83.5 per cent from last year.
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83.5 per centincrease in products from last yearCorporate MaldivesThe exhibition featured 4,404 products, an increase of 83.5 per cent from last year.
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419 exhibitorsexhibitorsCorporate MaldivesThe expo ran from 25 October to 2 November and brought together 419 exhibitors, up from 240 in 2025.
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240 exhibitorsexhibitors in 2025Corporate MaldivesThe expo ran from 25 October to 2 November and brought together 419 exhibitors, up from 240 in 2025.
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321 exhibitorsindividual exhibitorsCorporate MaldivesIndividuals accounted for more than three quarters of exhibitors, with 321 taking part alongside 75 businesses.
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75 exhibitorsbusiness exhibitorsCorporate MaldivesIndividuals accounted for more than three quarters of exhibitors, with 321 taking part alongside 75 businesses.
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15 per centCreative economy contribution to GDP targetPSM NewsIn this regard, the Government aims to increase the creative economy's contribution to 15 per cent of the Maldives' gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
15 per centcreative economy's contribution to GDPMiadhuHe said the administration aims to raise the creative economy’s contribution to 15 per cent of the Maldives’ gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
President Muizzu visited the exhibition during its run.on three evenings during its runCorporate MaldivesPresident Muizzu visited the exhibition on three evenings during its run.
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The Maldives Expo 2026, described as the largest exhibition of its kind organised in the Maldives, was held every evening and night.Held from 25 October to 2 NovemberMaldivesPSM NewsHeld from 25 October to 2 November, the expo took place every evening and night. It was the largest and most widely attended exhibition of its kind in the Maldives in recent history.
Minister Mohamed Saeed spoke in a special interview with PSM News on the success of the expo.PSM NewsSpeaking in a special interview with PSM News on the success of the expo, which is the largest of its kind ever held in the Maldives, Minister Saeed said the event had provided a platform to promote local production and expand business opportunities.
The Maldives Expo 2026 was held, with activities taking place every evening and night.from 25 October to 2 NovemberMaldivesMiadhuThe Maldives Expo 2026 was held from 25 October to 2 November, with activities taking place every evening and night.
