Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has signed 4 agreements to promote the Maldives in various parts of the world. MMPRC is carrying out numerous activities to promote the Maldives at the market being held from 28th of this month to 1st May at the Dubai World Trade Center. As such, 4 agreements have been signed so far to promote tourism in different parts of the world.

The agreements were signed on behalf of MMPRC by Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree. The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Tariq Ibrahim, participated in the signing ceremonies of these agreements. The first agreement signed by the Maldives was with Emirates Airlines. Under this agreement, Emirates will work to promote the Maldives in the regions where Emirates operates. In addition, they will work together to promote Maldivian businesses.

The Maldives then signed an agreement with Qatar Airways. Under the agreement signed with Qatar Airways, Qatar Airways will also promote Maldives tourism in various regions. Qatar Airways also says that they will work to increase the number of tourists coming to the Maldives.

An agreement has also been signed to promote Maldives tourism in the Russian and CIS markets. With this agreement signed with Resort Life Company of the Maldives, Resort Life has said that they will work with MMPRC to bring more tourists from that region. MMPRC has also stated that marketing strategies will be developed with Resort Life, which is already working in this region.

In addition to this agreement, MMPRC has also signed with the Association of Tour Operators of India to increase the number of tourists coming from the Indian market. Under this agreement, efforts will be made to increase the number of tourists coming to the Maldives from India. MMPRC believes that with these agreements, the current work being done to promote Maldives tourism will be further expanded.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called for Islamic countries to work together to achieve progress in various fields. He made this call during his speech at the ceremony held to confer an honorary doctorate upon him by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The President expressed gratitude for the honor bestowed by IIUM and stated that it symbolizes the ongoing collaborative efforts between the two countries to advance Islamic civilization.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said that throughout history, Muslim scholars have achieved many notable successes, and that the advancements the world is making in various fields today are rooted in their work. He also stated that Islam is the foundation of life and that history testifies to the importance Islamic societies place on learning.

The President said that historically, Islamic societies have invested in infrastructure to promote education and improve the living standards of their people, and that today’s Islamic countries should progress by following the example of those societies. He also mentioned that our ancestors believed the pen to be mightier than the sword. The President emphasized the importance of instilling love for Islamic civilization in the hearts of youth, proving that Islam is a religion suitable for all times, and strengthening ties between Islamic countries.

To this end, he stated that investment is needed in world-class universities, research centers, and digital platforms. He also stressed the importance of sharing stories about Muslims who are currently making advancements in cancer research, AI, and climate technology, presenting them as role models for children.

The President said that there is no limit to learning in Islam and that claims of incompatibility between science and religion need to be refuted. He added that Muslim societies should progress by demonstrating that both can advance together.

Noting that the Islamic Ummah is divided today due to various reasons, the President said that ties between Islamic countries need to be strengthened. He suggested that international organizations like the OIC should take the initiative to work together in various fields, and that universities like IIUM should be developed to produce religious and educated individuals.

While discussing the revival of intellectual ideas, the President highlighted the need to address the cries of Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine. He condemned the inhumane acts committed by the Jewish state against the people of that country. He also emphasized the need to build societies where every Muslim child has the opportunity to learn and to prove that Islam is a religion that loves peace and prioritizes education.

The President stated that it is important for the next major innovative breakthrough in medicine, clean energy, or quantum computing to come from an Islamic country. He concluded by saying that achieving this requires countries to work together.

The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has conferred an honorary doctorate upon President Dr. Mohamed Muizz. IIUM awarded this honorary doctorate to President Dr. Muizz during his current official visit to Malaysia.

The special ceremony to confer the honorary doctorate on President Dr. Muizz was presided over by the Head of Pahang Constitution of the International Islamic University Malaysia, Tengku Ampuan. President Dr. Muizz was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Civil Development.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizz delivered a special address at the ceremony held to confer this honor. This marks the first time a Maldivian president has given a speech at IIUM. IIUM stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizz is a notable figure in policy-making using modern techniques and Islamic principles, as well as in the field of urban planning. The university also highlighted that President Muizz is a visionary and successful leader.

IIUM is a university that has provided significant assistance to the Maldives’ higher education sector. Since the 1990s, Maldivian students have been pursuing education at this university, and IIUM reports that to date, 380 Maldivian students have graduated from the university.

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a major campaign to showcase Maldivian scenery on the exterior of taxis in Dubai. This campaign was officially inaugurated in the Dubai Museum of the Future area. The campaign was officially launched by the Minister of Tourism and Environment, Tariq Ibrahim. As part of this campaign, 200 taxis on Dubai’s streets will advertise the Maldives. These taxis will display the natural beautiful scenery of the Maldives. Additionally, as part of an agreement with Liverpool, the taxis will also feature Liverpool co-branding.

MMPRC states that this campaign will be conducted for a duration of one month. MMPRC is carrying out this campaign in conjunction with the ongoing Arabian Travel Market. As such, MMPRC believes that this campaign will greatly promote the Maldives in the Middle East and the United Arab Emirates. While this campaign has been launched during the Arabian Travel Market, the Travel Market, the ongoing Arabian Travel Market is being attended by delegates from 160 countries around the world. With over 90,000 people visiting this fair alone, more than 46,000 people, including delegates from various countries, are participating in the fair. Therefore, MMPRC states that this is an important opportunity to promote the Maldives.

While MMPRC has launched the taxi campaign in Dubai, similar taxi campaigns to promote the Maldives have previously been conducted in Germany and the United Kingdom. MMPRC has also noted the success of such campaigns conducted previously.