MNCCI condemns efforts to undermine tourism

Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) strongly condemns the efforts to undermine Maldives’ tourism industry amid the ongoing political crisis in the country. The Chamber would like to highlight that such efforts to undermine the linchpin of the country’s economy for personal political gain, especially from the opposition affects local businessmen which can…

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Maldives safe for tourists, MNCCI assures int’l community

The Maldives National Chamber of Commerce (MNCCI) wishes to assure the international community and foreign tourists that despite the declaration of a state of emergency in the Maldives, the country is functioning normally without any unrest or violence. Government offices, schools and public services are available without any disruption. The chamber would also like to…

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MNCCI backs new tobacco control regulation, single stick ban

The Maldives National Chamber of Commerce (MNCCI) commends the relevant Maldivian authorities on the new tobacco control regulation under which the sale of single cigarette sticks would be banned. The chamber believes that the ban would undoubtedly force smokers to feel the brunt of the significant tax hike on tobacco enforced earliest this year as…

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Night market 2017 cancelled

The Chamber deeply regrets the cancellation of this year’s night market held annually in the capital Male over the lack of cooperation from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure in securing a venue for the much anticipated event slated for November 2017. Despite giving the necessary permission to hold the night market, the designated Ministry…

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MNCCI-Lahore Chamber seek boost in trade ties

MNCCI has met with a visiting delegation from the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to discuss ways in which the chambers could collaborate to further enhance trade relations between the Maldives and Pakistan. The LCCI delegation was headed by its president Mr. Amjad Ali Jawa while MNCCI was represented by its vice president…

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Don’t abuse Maldivian hospitality, says Ismail Asif

Maldives especially its globally renowned tourism industry offers the best hospitality, but no one must abuse or take that gracious hospitality for granted, MNCCI vice president Ismail Asif has insisted. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of this year’s FHAM Exhibition and International Culinary challenge held in the capital Male, Asif reminded the international community that Maldives…

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MNCCI urges international partners to be more responsible

The Maldives National Chamber of Commerce (MNCCI) is deeply concerned by the recent statements made by various Maldives’ international partners in connection to the ongoing political strife in the archipelago. First and foremost, the chamber wishes to highlight the great strides Maldives has made in the past few years to instill true democratic values. Despite…

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Night Market 2015

The annual night market with over 500 stalls organized by the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) kicked off on May 25, 2015. One of the most highly anticipated festivals of the year was inaugurated by the Minister of Tourism Honourable Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor at a colorful ceremony. The highlight of the…

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