MACL announces commencement of Ha. Dhidhoo land reclamation project

MACL noted that the reclamation of the 112 hectares in Ha. Dhidhoo is being carried out using LEIV EIRIKSSON, one of the world’s largest trailing suction hopper dredgers with a capacity of 46,000 cbm.

MACL

MACL

On 05 January 2026, the Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) announced that the Haa Alif Dhidhoo land reclamation project had commenced to advance airport development, housing initiatives, and the provision of essential services.

According to MACL, the project was inaugurated by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, in the presence of the company’s CEO and MD Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, Dhidhoo Parliamentary Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed, and Dhidhoo Council President Abdulla Rasheed, reflecting the development vision of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

MACL further noted that the reclamation of the 112 hectares in Ha. Dhidhoo is being carried out using LEIV EIRIKSSON, one of the world’s largest trailing suction hopper dredgers with a capacity of 46,000 cbm. The company further highlighted that this project will support airport development, housing initiatives, and the provision of essential community services.  

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