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Minister Saeed credits economic reforms for improved US dollar...

Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed told the People's Majlis that US dollar availability has improved under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's Administration, presenting figures showing higher foreign currency disbursements than under the previous administration. The remarks came in response to a no-confidence motion filed by the MDP, which cited the unofficial exchange rate and rising prices.

Tracked exceeding MVR 21 Street dollar rate

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Minister Saeed credits economic reforms for improved US dollar...

USD 1.9 billion Foreign currency made available for business transactions and other payments

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  • USD 1.9 billion Foreign currency made available for business transactions and other payments MM TV (English) the Minister stated that approximately USD 1.9 billion had been made available between 2024 and 2026 for business transactions, bank card payments, e-commerce, education, healthcare and overseas travel.

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  • USD 486.53 million Foreign currency disbursement MM TV (English) The figures showed USD 486.53 million disbursed in 2024, followed by USD 733.82 million in 2025 and USD 718.53 million so far in 2026.

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  • USD 733.82 million Foreign currency disbursement MM TV (English) The figures showed USD 486.53 million disbursed in 2024, followed by USD 733.82 million in 2025 and USD 718.53 million so far in 2026.

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  • USD 718.53 million Foreign currency disbursement MM TV (English) The figures showed USD 486.53 million disbursed in 2024, followed by USD 733.82 million in 2025 and USD 718.53 million so far in 2026.

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  • USD 379.2 million Foreign currency disbursement under previous administration MM TV (English) Minister Saeed cited disbursements of USD 379.2 million in 2022 and USD 442.56 million in 2023 under the previous administration.

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  • USD 442.56 million Foreign currency disbursement under previous administration MM TV (English) Minister Saeed cited disbursements of USD 379.2 million in 2022 and USD 442.56 million in 2023 under the previous administration.

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  • exceeding MVR 21 Unofficial exchange rate per US dollar (opposition claim) MM TV (English) raised concerns over the unofficial exchange rate exceeding MVR 21 per US dollar and alleged that insufficient action had been taken to address the shortage.

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