The government has opened applications for three new advisory committees that will guide national policy and development in key economic sectors: fisheries, tourism and construction.
According to the President’s Office, the committees are being established to provide technical expertise and sector‑specific consultation to the government. The three bodies are the Tourism Sector Advisory Committee, the Fisheries Sector Advisory Committee, and the Construction Sector Advisory Committee.
Tourism Sector Advisory Committee
The tourism committee will include:
one member from private‑sector tourism companies,  
one scientific or technical expert in tourism, and  
one representative from a civil society organisation linked to the industry.
Its mandate includes identifying obstacles to tourism growth, recommending policy reforms, aligning the sector with global trends, proposing investment incentive mechanisms, and advising on strategic partnerships.
Naturopath at Waldorf Ithaafushi soothes tourist. (Photo/ Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi)
Fisheries Sector Advisory Committee
The fisheries committee will be composed of:
two fishermen,  
two boat owners,  
two sailors,  
two scientific or technical experts in fisheries and mariculture, and  
three members from private‑sector fisheries companies.
Its responsibilities include advising on the development and strengthening of fisheries and mariculture, recommending changes needed to adapt to global industry shifts, proposing diversification and technological innovation, and guiding the establishment of quality‑assurance systems for fisheries and mariculture products.
Construction Sector Advisory Committee
The construction committee will include:
three members from construction‑related associations, and  
experts in civil or structural engineering, architecture, and quantity surveying.
Thilamale' bridge construction work ongoing: Afcons targeting to link Male'-Vilimale' segment of the bridge by the end of October. (Sun Photo/Mohamed Shaan)
It will advise on strengthening regulation of the construction sector and recommend investment incentive mechanisms to attract both domestic and foreign firms.
Applications opened on Sunday and will close at 12:00 on Monday afternoon. Forms can be submitted to the President’s Office between 08:30 and 12:00 noon, except on public holidays. Application forms are available at the reception of the President’s Office and can also be downloaded from its website.
Tourism remains the Maldives’ largest source of income, while fisheries and construction employ significant portions of the population, making these committees central to shaping future economic policy.