MACL awarded contract to build three sports complexes in Male' region

The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has been awarded the contract to develop three new sports complexes in the Male' region.

The complexes will be built in Hulhumale' Phase I, Hulhumale' Phase II, and Vilimale'.

The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the Ministry of Sports and Health. Sports Minister Abdullah Raafiu signed on behalf of the ministry, while MACL CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed signed on behalf of the company.

The government has previously announced plans to establish sports complexes across the country.

It is notable that MACL, primarily mandated with airport management, has in recent years been awarded several projects outside its core scope, including the installation of outdoor gyms in rural islands. These decisions have drawn public criticism.

Today we signed an MoU with @MoSFR_mv to develop multi-sports complexes in Vilimalé and Hulhumalé (Phase 1 & 2).The agreement was signed by our CEO & MD Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed and Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation, Abdulla Raafiu.This initiative aligns with President… pic.twitter.com/Z81Bhx2WJJ

— Maldives Airports Company Ltd (@MACLmedia) January 20, 2026

According to the ministry, the new sports complexes will be designed to accommodate multiple sporting activities and will also serve as venues for key community and social programs.

Meanwhile, the existing sports complex in Hulhumale' Phase I has been facing maintenance challenges. Sports groups operating there, including the Sharks Martial Arts Association, have struggled to continue their classes due to the condition of the facility.