In this webinar, you will gain valuable insights into the market's current developments and its pressing needs in areas such as tourism and hospitality, sustainable energy solutions (e.g., solar energy), marine technology (e.g., water purification and desalination systems), environmental conservation (e.g., waste management and sustainable practices), healthcare, and infrastructure development tailored to tourism. Maldives, with a GDP of approximately $6.6 billion, presents an untapped market for Finnish companies.
Why Attend?
This webinar will focus on both macro-level trends shaping the Maldivian economy and sector-specific opportunities relevant to Finnish companies. It will also serve as a precursor to the visit of Team Finland network representatives to the Maldives later in August.
Finnish companies will benefit from insights provided by key representatives from the Maldives Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, helping them understand how Finnish solutions and technologies can meet the Maldives' growing needs.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is intended for Finnish companies in sectors such as:
- Tourism and hospitality
- Renewable energy
- Water and waste management
- Maritime and transport infrastructure
- ICT and digital services
- companies wishing to learn more about business opportunities in the Maldivian market
Agenda
- 9:30 Business Finland to introduce participants, provide an overview and outline their expectations from the webinar
- 11:35 MEDT to introduce participants from Maldivian side and provide an overview, Lamya Ibrahim, Consultant, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
- 11:40 Opening remarks, Hussain Zamir, State Minister for Economic Development and Trade
- 11:45 Maldivian Economic Landscape and Investment Opportunities in Key Economic Sectors, Uzma Abdul Latheef, Executive, Investor Services Invest Maldives
- 11:55 Creative and Digital Economy, Mohamed Aish, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
- 12:05 Ministry of Tourism and Environment (to cover both environment and tourism), Ministry of Tourism and Environment (TBC)
- 12:10 Ministry of Fishers and Ocean Resources, Fathimath Fiuna Rasheed, Director, Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources
- 12:20 Q/A
We look forward to your participation in exploring how Finnish expertise can support the needs and priorities of the Maldivian market.
