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Former Bank of Maldives Chief Customer Officer Aishath Zamra Zahir has been appointed as Managing Director of the newly established Addu Hankede Development Corporation Limited to oversee the region's integrated tourism expansion.
News Desk
Aishath Zamra Zahir --
MALÉ: Aishath Zamra Zahir, former Chief Customer Officer at Bank of Maldives (BML), has been appointed as the Managing Director of the newly formed Addu Hankede Development Corporation Limited.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu officially established the state corporation on July 16, 2026, to oversee the comprehensive development of Hankede in Addu City under an integrated tourism model. The government appointed members to the company’s Board of Directors on August 27, 2026.
The primary objective of the corporation is to expand the tourism sector in Addu City, ensuring that local residents benefit directly from tourism revenues while strengthening community participation and meeting national economic goals.
Key details regarding the appointment and corporation background include:
Managing Director Appointment: Aishath Zamra Zahir, former Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at Bank of Maldives.
Corporation Establishment: Founded by presidential decree on July 16, 2026.
Board Formation: Board of Directors officially appointed on August 27, 2026.
Primary Mandate: Developing Hankede as an integrated tourism zone, expanding regional bed capacity, and driving equitable economic growth for Addu City residents.
Site Designation History: Hankede was originally designated as a tourism development zone by presidential decree on December 2, 2021, during the administration of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
