MACL Engages Stakeholders in Preparations for Opening of Hanimaadhoo International Airport

The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) convened a stakeholder meeting today to discuss the ongoing preparations for the opening of the new Hanimaadhoo International Airport. The meeting, held at Hulhule Island Hotel, brought together senior officials from key national agencies to ensure a coordinated and efficient operational readiness plan ahead of the airport’s opening.

The session was attended by MACL’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, Deputy Managing Director Mujtaba Latheef, and members of the company’s senior management team. Also present were Immigration Controller (CP Retired) Ahmed Faseeh, Commissioner General of Customs Fathimath Diyana, and representatives from the Maldives Customs Service, Maldives Immigration, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority, Maldives Police Service, Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and Maldives National Air Traffic Services (MNATS), among others.

Addressing the participants, CEO Ibrahim Shareef emphasized that MACL is actively working to resolve remaining operational issues at Hanimaadhoo International Airport and ensure that the facility meets all safety and service standards before its opening. He reaffirmed MACL’s commitment to strengthening the airport’s safety and security measures once it officially takes over operations.

Shareef also highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration, stating that MACL will continue to consult with all relevant authorities in its operational processes. “We value the partnership and input of our stakeholders. Their continued support and cooperation are essential to ensuring the successful operation of Hanimaadhoo International Airport,” he said.

The meeting underscored the government’s broader efforts to enhance regional air connectivity and improve economic opportunities in the northern Maldives through the new international gateway, which is expected to play a key role in supporting tourism and trade once operational.