Maldives to designate islands exclusively for halal tourism

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government will designate several islands exclusively for the development of halal tourism.

The announcement was made via a post on his official X account on Friday.

In the post, the President noted that the initiative would be accompanied by substantial incentives for investors, aiming to diversify and enhance the Maldives’ tourism offerings.

He added that the Ministry of Tourism and Environment will unveil further details of the plan in the coming week.

The President reaffirmed that the Maldives remains open to investment and welcomes investors from around the world.

He emphasised that the Maldives’ tourism industry is globally recognised and has long been a model for sustainability, exceptional hospitality, and visitor experience.

The President stated that the country now aspires to become a global leader and benchmark in halal tourism.