More than 260 Maldivian entrepreneurs have registered for an upcoming workshop organised in collaboration with global e-commerce company Alibaba, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced.
The initiative, scheduled for 16 September at the Barcelo Nasandhura Malé, will also allow participation online, making it accessible to entrepreneurs across the provinces. The workshop is designed to provide local businesses with the skills and knowledge to access international markets through online platforms.
According to state media, State Minister for Economic Development and Trade Abdulla Siyaz described the opportunity for Maldivian businesses to list on Alibaba.com as a milestone that enables them to reach global consumers. He highlighted the significance of the collaboration in broadening the country’s digital trade prospects.
The government has made expanding online trade opportunities a key priority, with the Ministry leading efforts to ensure Maldivian products gain visibility on widely used e-commerce platforms. Officials say the programme is part of a broader strategy to diversify the economy and create new avenues for trade by integrating local businesses into the global digital marketplace.
