In line with celebrating the Maldives' Fishermen's Day, which is celebrated on 10 December of each year, the Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced the ‘Masveriyaa Portal’. These digital platforms, especially catering to local fishermen, were introduced by the bank to provide financing services to fishermen. According to the announcement by BML, eligible fishermen who are registered with the National Fishermen’s Registry can now seamlessly apply for Islamic financing products through the user-friendly platform, Masveriyaa Portal. Through this portal, registered fishermen can easily access a variety of banking services, such as:
- Financing services for purchasing homes
- Financing for home development and renovation
- Financing services to access higher education
- Financing services for building and repairing vehicles
- Financing services to help invest in the guest-house business
- Financing to purchase the equipment needed for fisheries
The portal was officially inaugurated by Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen at a special ceremony in Dhuvaafaru commemorating Fishermen's Day.