No Plans to Lease VIA Terminals to Foreign Firms, Says MACL

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has denied rumours circulating on social media claiming that terminals at Velana International Airport (VIA) are to be handed over to foreign entities.MACL, ...

Mohamed Hilmy

06 July 2025, 05:00

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has denied rumours circulating on social media claiming that terminals at Velana International Airport (VIA) are to be handed over to foreign entities.

MACL, the operator of VIA, issued the statement in response to claims suggesting the VIP terminal would be leased to a foreign company under a long-term agreement.

Speaking to local media, a senior MACL official refuted the claims that the VIP terminal will be handed over to a Dubai-based company, stating that the government has not made any decision to transfer the operation of any VIA terminal to a foreign party.

The official noted that MACL frequently receives project proposals from various international companies, including a recent submission from a Dubai-based firm. However, no decision has been made regarding that proposal, and any future decisions will be made in the best interest of the company and the country, the official assured.

Rumours have also surfaced suggesting the government plans to hand over the operation of Hanimaadhoo International Airport to foreign parties. Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, confirmed that no such decision has been taken.

No Plans to Lease VIA Terminals to Foreign Firms, Says MACL

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