The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has held a stakeholder meeting to discuss preparations for the opening of Hanimaadhoo International Airport, one of the country’s major infrastructure developments currently nearing completion.
The meeting, held on 5 October 2025 at Hulhulé Island Hotel, brought together representatives from key government agencies and institutions involved in airport operations and security.
Participants included MACL CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, Deputy Managing Director Mujthaba Lateef, senior officials from MACL, Immigration Controller CP (Retd.) Ahmed Faseeh, and Commissioner General of Customs Fatimath Dhiyana. Also in attendance were officials from the Maldives Customs Service, Maldives Immigration, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority, Maldives Police Service, Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and Maldives National Air Traffic Service (MNETS).
Speaking at the meeting, CEO Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed said that MACL is preparing to take over the operation of Hanimaadhoo International Airport and that efforts are underway to strengthen safety and security measures ahead of its opening.
He added that MACL will continue to consult with all relevant stakeholders throughout the process, noting the importance of collaboration and coordination in ensuring the successful launch and smooth operation of the new airport.
Hanimaadhoo International Airport is expected to become a key regional gateway, improving air connectivity for the northern Maldives and supporting broader economic development in the region.
