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Th. Guraidhoo Set to Get Airport Following Finance Ministry-MACL Agreement

The Ministry of Finance and Planning and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) have officially signed an agreement to develop an airport in Th. Guraidhoo, marking a significant step toward impro...

Mohamed Hilmy

26 September 2025, 00:00

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Th. Guraidhoo Set to Get Airport Following Finance Ministry-MACL Agreement

The Ministry of Finance and Planning and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) have officially signed an agreement to develop an airport in Th. Guraidhoo, marking a significant step toward improving connectivity and economic growth in the region.

The agreement was formalized last night during a special ceremony held in Guraidhoo as part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to the island. MACL’s CEO and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, signed the agreement on behalf of the company, while Finance Minister Moosa Zameer represented the ministry.

Addressing residents at the event, President Muizzu highlighted the strategic importance of the project, describing the new airport as a vital gateway for both Guraidhoo and the wider region. He assured that with land reclamation for the project already completed, the airport development will be finalized within 22 months.

The Guraidhoo airport project is part of the government’s broader pledge to expand aviation infrastructure across the Maldives, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, boosting tourism, and creating new economic opportunities for local communities.

This agreement signals renewed momentum in the government’s infrastructure development agenda, with residents of Guraidhoo and neighboring islands anticipating the transformative impact the airport is expected to bring.

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