His Highness Sheikh Nayef bin Eid Al Thani, President of MBS Global Investment (UAE),
His Highness Sheikh Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain of the UAE,
His Royal Highness Prince Fahad Saud Alshalan of Saudi Arabia,
Mr. Marwan Al Hajeri, Chairman of MBS Global Investments,
Datuk Dr. Iskandar Mohd Nuli, Deputy Director General of Labuan Financial Services Authority of Malaysia
His Excellency Santosh Lad, Labour Minister of Government of Karnataka, India
Honourable Speaker of the Maldives
Honourable Ministers,
Excellencies,
Esteemed Partners and the distinguished Senior Management of MBS Global Investments,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with profound honour and an unshakable sense of national purpose that I stand before you today, not only to witness the launching of the Maldives International Financial Centre, but to herald a launching moment in our nation’s history.
Tonight, we launch a vision, with the official commencement of the Maldives International Financial Centre — MIFC — we turn the page to a bold new chapter. A chapter defined by ambition, innovation, and transformation.
MIFC is more than infrastructure. It is a national commitment. A commitment to diversify our economy beyond traditional boundaries. A commitment to empower our people with opportunity, resilience, and pride. And a commitment to the world, that the Maldives is ready to lead in reimagining the future of finance, sustainability, and urban living.
This centre is a symbol of who we are, and of who we aspire to become. A Maldives that is not only a destination, but a driver of global change. Not only a small island state, but a smart island nation, at the epicentre of the Indian Ocean’s economic and digital evolution.
We are not here to imitate models of the past —
We are here to set a new benchmark.
A benchmark for a financial ecosystem that is borderless, digital-first, inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready.
With projected multi-billion-dollar revenues and significant long-term contributions to our national GDP, MIFC will be a catalyst, unlocking opportunity across industries, uplifting communities, and creating pathways for generations of Maldivians to come.
At its core, MIFC is a city with soul.
A place where architecture reflects our reefs, where innovation meets tradition, and where every square metre celebrates the richness of Maldivian identity.
It will be a place where families can walk safely,
Where entrepreneurs can build fearlessly,
And where nature and progress live side by side — not in conflict, but in harmony.
The Maldives International Financial Centre is our launch pad to become a developed nation by 2040. It will be Insha Allah our legacy. A legacy not only of bricks and steel, but of bold decisions, courageous partnerships, and national purpose.
As we set forth on this extraordinary journey, we do so with clarity, conviction, and optimism — knowing that what begins here today will echo far beyond our shores.
So today, I extend a heartfelt call to visionaries, innovators, and investors around the world:
The future of finance is here!
It is sustainable! It is inclusive! It is human!
It is the Maldives International Financial Centre!
— And it begins in the Maldives!
I thank you all.