{"id":15962,"date":"2025-05-07T13:33:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15962"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:33:47","slug":"president-muizzu-unveils-vision-to-position-maldives-as-regional-islamic-finance-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15962","title":{"rendered":"President Muizzu Unveils Vision to Position Maldives as Regional Islamic Finance Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced his administration\u2019s strategic vision to establish the Maldives as a key regional financial centre with a focus on Islamic Finance, powered by digital economic transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement came during the official launch of the Maldives Islamic Social Finance Initiative held on Wednesday morning. Speaking at the event, President Muizzu said the initiative represents a vital step aligned with the upcoming National Financial Inclusion Strategy and underscores the administration\u2019s commitment to sustainable national development.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted that the Maldives\u2019 national identity is deeply rooted in values such as compassion, justice, and social equity \u2014 core principles of Islamic social finance. \u201cThis initiative is not just a programme; it is a call for collective action,\u201d President Muizzu stated, urging stakeholders to embrace their roles in shaping an inclusive financial future.<\/p>\n<p>The President expressed confidence that the initiative would pave the way for strategic partnerships between the financial sector and civil society organisations, aimed at addressing the country\u2019s diverse socio-economic needs.<\/p>\n<p>In a major announcement, President Muizzu revealed that a National Master Plan and Roadmap for Islamic Economics and Finance is currently in development with support from the Islamic Development Bank. 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