The doors are officially open! 🎉
The Maldives Financial Expo 2026 is here, and we invite you to visit the Maldives Islamic Bank stall to explore our innovative banking solutions and exciting activities.
Come meet our team, learn more about our products and services.
📍 Visit the MIB Stall at the Maldives Financial Expo
🕓 Open to the public daily from 16:00 hrs
📅 2–4 July 2026
Honoured to meet Utz. Mohamed Firuzul Abdulla Khaleel, Managing Director of Maldives Hajj Corporation Limited.
I extend my sincere congratulations on his appointment to this important position and wish him every success in carrying out this noble responsibility of serving Maldivian pilgrims with dedication, professionalism, and integrity.
President Dr @MMuizzu launches the Maldives Financial Expo 2026, organised by @MMA_Maldives, at Hulhumalé Central Park.
Held for the first time in nine years, the expo brings the country's financial sector together under one roof, aimed at improving literacy, inclusion and access to new products in the sector.
Minister Hassan Zareer graced the ceremony held to inaugurate the Maldives Financial Sector Awards and mark the 45th anniversary of the Maldives Monetary Authority, as the Chief Guest.
Minister Zareer acknowledged the leadership of the Governors who have served the Authority over the years and their collective efforts in building the MMA into a trusted and respected institution. He further highlighted the Authority’s vital role in strengthening the Maldives’ financial system and supporting the country’s economic development.
Personally, it has been just as enriching, with friendships and experiences that I will carry with me for years to come. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this experience so special. On to the next chapter with gratitude and great memories.
I’m wrapping up my chapter in the Maldives after 4 unforgettable years. Professionally, it has been a fulfilling journey—working with an outstanding team and partners to navigate economic shocks, deliver critical operations, and contribute to the country’s development priorities.
The strength of our economy lies in the thousands of small businesses that drive growth and create opportunities across our islands. On #MSMEDay, we recognise their contribution to building a stronger and a more resilient Maldivian economy.
Through Maldives 2.0, we are expanding access to finance, digital tools, infrastructure, and global markets. From cultural centres supporting heritage entrepreneurs to the Creator Hub, SME Digital financing, and international market access through Alibaba and PayPal, we are creating new pathways for growth and success.
Our commitment is clear; opportunities must be accessible to all. As we dedicate 2026 and 2027 to advancing SMEs, we remain focused on building an economy where every entrepreneur has the support needed to thrive.
From climate resilience to digital transformation, the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026 turned dialogue into action.
More than US$2.8 billion in financing, partnerships and development programs underscored the Forum's outcomes.
Held under the theme “A Transition That Empowers Our Tomorrow,” the Forum brought together more than 600 leaders and representatives from member and partner countries, development institutions, the private sector and civil society.
A key milestone was the launch of the Vulnerability to Viability Compact (V2V), a joint initiative with the Government of Barbados, as Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum @TheCVF and its V20 @V20Group Finance Ministers, to expand access to affordable, long-term development finance for 74 climate-vulnerable economies.
The Forum also saw the unveiling of the OPEC Fund’s US$1.5 billion Digital Transformation Action Plan, which will support digital infrastructure, systems and applications in developing countries through 2030.
Financing agreements signed at the Forum, together with new loans and initiatives approved in the second quarter of 2026, are expected to exceed US$2.8 billion, supporting economic reform, climate resilience, social protection, transport connectivity, trade finance, small and medium-sized enterprises and critical infrastructure.
Explore the key outcomes and announcements from the Forum: https://t.co/l9YTKUTnfk
Minister Hassan Zareer and senior officials of the Ministry met today with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) delegation, led by Mr. Muhammad Nassis bin Sulaiman, Head of the IsDB Regional Hub (Bangladesh and Maldives), and Mr. Iftekhar Alam, Senior Manager of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).
Discussions focused on the strategic direction of the Maldives’ new Member Country Partnership Strategy (MCPS) 2026–2030 and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the Government of Maldives and the Islamic Development Bank Group in support of the country’s development priorities.
@IsDBGBangladesh@IsDB_group@ITFCORP
#MCPS #Development
Minister Hassan Zareer and senior officials of the Ministry met with World Bank Division Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, Mr. David Sislen, Country Manager for Maldives and Sri Lanka, Mr. Gevorg Sargsyan, and their delegation today. Discussions focused on strengthening our partnership, advancing mutually beneficial initiatives, enhancing development financing opportunities, private sector development and delivering high-impact projects aligned with the Maldives' national priorities.
@DavidSislen@GevorgWB@WorldBankSAsia
Managing Director and CEO of Maldives Islamic Bank, Mr. Mufaddal Idris Khumri, accompanied by senior officials of the bank, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Mr. Hassan Zareer, today.
H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, participated in the 21st Annual Meeting of the Heads of Institutions of the @arabcoordgroup in #Vienna.
The meeting brought together the heads of ACG member institutions to strengthen coordination and advance collective responses to pressing global challenges, including debt vulnerabilities, climate risks, food insecurity, and infrastructure gaps.
Dr. Al Jasser reaffirmed the #IsDB Group’s commitment to working alongside its ACG partners to accelerate sustainable development, strengthen resilience, and deliver greater impact across member countries and beyond.
#ArabCoordinationGroup #DevelopmentFinance #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #PartnershipsForImpact
Islamic finance in Maldives:
Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of @isdbinstitute, and his team received a Maldivian delegation for discussions on several areas of interest related to Islamic banking and finance.
The Maldivian delegation included Mr. Hussain Sham Adam, Minister of State for Finance and Public Enterprises; Mr. Ahmed Munawar, Governor, Maldives Monetary Authority; and Mr. Ibrahim Shaugee, Head of Financial Sector Development.
The meeting was briefed on the plans related to the development of the halal ecosystem, Islamic social finance, and a more integrated Islamic finance ecosystem in the Maldives.
#2026IsDBGroupAMs #IslamicFinance #Baku #Azerbaijan
My beloved mother has passed away
ِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. O Allah, forgive her, elevate her rank among the righteous, and make her grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise.
Join us for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 #IsDB Group Annual Meetings: https://t.co/4A2rawsdx1
Today, Baku welcomes leaders, policymakers, and development partners from across the IsDB Group’s 57 Member Countries for the opening of the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings, held under the high patronage of H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the IsDB Group, will deliver remarks highlighting this year’s theme, “Regional Integration for Sustainable Prosperity,” and the importance of strengthening partnerships to advance sustainable development across member countries.
Under the high patronage of H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, Governors from across #IsDB Member Countries gathered in Baku for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings.
The gathering reflects a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation, advancing regional integration, and fostering sustainable prosperity.
President @MMuizzu ‘s administration has handled the debt situation of Maldives in a disciplined and responsible manner.
Most of this debt was not created by this administration. In fact, USD 891.2 million of the debt repaid during this administration were loans taken during the Solih administration.
In just 2.5 years, this government has repaid USD 1.29 billion in external debt. Despite that, reserves stood at USD 1.3 billion by the end of March 2026, even after settling the USD 500 million sukuk, the Indian currency swap, and the USD 50 million SBI bond.
External debt has also reduced from 51.3% of GDP in Dec 2023 to 44.5% by May 2026.
These are signs of a government facing a difficult debt situation with seriousness and responsibility.
Eng. Adeeb Yousuf Al Aama, CEO of ITFC, met with H.E. Mr. Hussain Sham Adam, Minister of State for Finance and Public Enterprises of the Republic of Maldives, and Mr. Ahmed Munawar, Governor of the @MMA_Maldives, on the sidelines of the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exploring ways to further support the development priorities of Maldives through trade finance solutions.
To date, ITFC has approved more than US$3.1 billion in financing for the Maldives, reflecting a longstanding partnership aimed at supporting energy security, food supply and economic resilience.
#2026IsDBGroupAMs #ITFC #TradeFinance #Maldives #IslamicFinance