President Muizzu Launches Financing Facility for Young Entrepreneurs

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu launched the Youth Entrepreneurship Financing Facility at the Youth Entrepreneurs Expo 2026, offering Maldivians aged 18–30 up to MVR 150,000 in collateral-free financing. At the same ceremony he inaugurated seven new Bank of Maldives branches and the facility was accompanied by the launch of international account opening through the Swipe platform.

First reported 19 Jul 2026, 11:28

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Launch of the Youth Entrepreneurship Financing Facility, developed jointly by the Bank of Maldives and SME Digital Private Limited Youth Entrepreneurs Expo 2026, Barceló Nasandhura Sunday morning only Maldives News Network
The facility was introduced on Sunday morning at the opening ceremony of the Youth Entrepreneurs Expo 2026, held at Barceló Nasandhura. It was developed jointly by the Bank of Maldives and SME Digital Private Limited.
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President Muizzu Launches Financing Facility for Young Entrepreneurs

up to MVR 150,000 Maximum financing per applicant under the Youth Entrepreneurship Financing Facility

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up to MVR 150,000 Maximum financing per applicant under the Youth Entrepreneurship Financing Facility Maldives News Network
applicants aged between 18 and 30 can access financing of up to MVR 150,000 without providing collateral or equity
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18 and 30 Eligible applicant age range Maldives News Network
applicants aged between 18 and 30 can access financing of up to MVR 150,000 without providing collateral or equity
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55 branches Total Bank of Maldives branch network Maldives News Network
The additions bring the bank’s network to 55 branches spanning all 20 atolls.
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20 atolls Atolls spanned by the branch network Maldives News Network
The additions bring the bank’s network to 55 branches spanning all 20 atolls.
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15 per cent Target digital economy contribution to GDP Maldives News Network
the Administration’s objective of raising the digital economy’s contribution to 15 per cent of the Maldives’ Gross Domestic Product by 2030
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Inauguration of seven new Bank of Maldives branches by the President at the same ceremony HA. Hoarafushi, Sh. Kanditheemu, R. Alifushi, Lh. Hinnavaru, ADh. Maamigili, GA. Gemanafushi and L. Maavah Maldives News Network
At the same ceremony, the President inaugurated seven new Bank of Maldives branches, located in HA. Hoarafushi, Sh. Kanditheemu, R. Alifushi, Lh. Hinnavaru, ADh. Maamigili, GA. Gemanafushi and L. Maavah.
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Ahmed Ali Habeeb Barceló Nasandhura Mohamed Muizzu SME Digital Private Limited Swipe