Foundation Laid for Fitness and Recreation Center in HDh. Nellaidhoo

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has laid the foundation for a new Fitness and Recreation Center in HDh. Nellaidhoo, marking another step towards President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge to establish such facilities on every inhabited island by the end of 2026.

The foundation laying ceremony was held today during President Muizzu’s visit to Nellaidhoo as part of his ongoing tour of Haa Dhaalu Atoll. The event was officiated by Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation Abdullah Rafiu, MACL’s CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, and Nellaidhoo Council President Mohamed Alifu.

A high-level delegation attended the ceremony, including Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Minister of Health Abdullah Nazim, Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr. Abdullah Muttalib, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and MACL’s Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Lamaan.

The project in Nellaidhoo is part of a broader initiative launched under an agreement signed on 18 August 2025 between the Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation and MACL. The agreement outlines the construction of Fitness and Recreation Centers in 63 islands across the Maldives, aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and providing modern facilities for communities.

The establishment of these centers is a key pledge of President Muizzu’s administration, which envisions creating inclusive spaces for sports, fitness, and community recreation nationwide.