The ‘Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025’, the largest travel fair that the Maldives will take part in this year, kicked off on Monday in Dubai.
ATM is the biggest travel fair held in the Middle East.  
The fair, which kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday morning, will continue through Thursday.
This year’s theme is ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’.
Maldives participates in 'Arabian Travel Market 2025'. (Photo/Shinaan)
More than 160 countries are participating in the fair. The Maldives, with 110 stalls, has made thorough preparations for the event, where it will highlight the nation’s tourism offerings to visitors.
The stalls under operation under the oversight of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) will conduct many activities over the course of the fair that will positively reflect on the Maldivian tourism industry.
In this regard, these activities were kicked off during a ceremony attended by Tourism Minister Thoriq, MMPRC’s Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree and other senior officials from the Tourism Ministry and MMPRC.
Maldivian traditional dances were showcased during the ceremony. A group photo was also taken.
Maldives participates in 'Arabian Travel Market 2025'. (Photo/Shinaan)
Maldivian stalls at the fair are highlighting the nation’s culture, cuisine, and traditional attire. In addition, some of the stalls are dedicated to individual tourist resorts and companies participating in the fair.
Some 235 Maldivians are participating in the fair.
Maldives is set to host ‘Maldivian Night’ this evening, a destination-focused event on the sidelines of the fair. MMPRC said Maldives will partake in several other side events aimed at promoting the island nation.