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Maldives Expo 2026
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Economy
Economic Minister says Maldives Expo 2026 achieves its objectives
Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed said the Maldives Expo 2026, held from 25 October to 2 November, has successfully achieved its objectives of promoting local production and expanding business opportunities. He said the government aims to raise the creative economy's contribution to 15 per cent of GDP by 2030.
Economy
Maldives Expo draws crowds as product entries rise 83.5%
Maldives Expo 2026 has drawn 205,000 visitors so far, with product entries up 83.5 per cent to 4,404 and participation rising to 419 exhibitors. Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed linked the expo to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's target of a 15 per cent creative economy share of national output before 2030.
Economy · Press release
Speech by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives at the China–Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, at Maldives Expo 2026
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu addressed the China–Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum at Maldives Expo 2026, highlighting results of the China–Maldives Free Trade Agreement, digital payment growth and Chinese tourism, and inviting Chinese investment ahead of the country's Vision 2040 goal. He noted the introduction of a new Foreign Investment Act replacing legislation that had governed foreign investment for over four decades.
Economy
Largest advances in Maldives investment sector achieved under current government: Saeed
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed said the Maldives has made its biggest investment-sector advances in the past two years under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's administration. Speaking at the Maldives Expo 2026 awards ceremony, he highlighted growth in exhibitors and the President's ambition to raise the creative economy's share of the national economy to 15 percent by 2030.
Economy · Official
Productive Citizens Will Play the Leading Role in the Economy: Minister Saeed
Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed said the country's productive citizens will lead the Maldivian economy, speaking at the Maldives Expo 2026 Awards Ceremony. He said the expo has grown in products, participants and districts compared to last year.
Other · Official
Maldives Expo 2026 Awards Ceremony Recognises 130 Winners
The Maldives Expo 2026 Awards Ceremony presented 290 awards to 130 winners. The event received 4,434 product entries from 439 participants across individuals, businesses and organisations.
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