President’s Office Opens Applications for Tourism, Construction and Fisheries Advisory Committees

The President’s Office opened applications for membership on three new committees established to provide technical advice and consultation to the Government.

Applications are now open for the Tourism Sector Advisory Committee, the Construction Sector Advisory Committee, and the Fisheries Sector Advisory Committee. The committee aims to guide the sustainable development of the tourism, construction, fisheries and mariculture sectors.

The application period runs from today until 12:00 pm on Monday, 16 February 2026. The President’s Office will accept applications on official working days between 8:30 am and 12:00 pm. Application forms are available from the President’s Office reception and can also be downloaded from the President’s Office website.

Applicants must be Maldivian citizens, over the age of 18, have experience in the relevant sector, and must not have been found guilty of a criminal offence within the past five years.

The documents required for the application are outlined in the gazetted notices.

The Construction Sector Advisory Committee was formed to advise the President and the Government on the future development of the construction industry. It will include 14 members representing construction organisations, civil and structural engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, registered contractors, material importers, educational institutions, construction and project management, and building services engineering.

The committee’s responsibilities include advising on regulatory frameworks, standards and safety measures, supporting the development of construction-related services and supply chains, recommending investment incentives and partnerships, and promoting the use of technology and environmentally sustainable, climate-resilient building practices.

The Fisheries Sector Advisory Committee will consist of 11 members, including fishermen, vessel owners, crew members, experts in fisheries and mariculture, and private sector operators such as exporters and processing facilities.

Its mandate includes advising on the development and strengthening of the fisheries and mariculture sector, recommending reforms and diversification strategies, supporting innovation and technology use, enhancing quality assurance systems, advising on infrastructure development, promoting investment opportunities, and supporting capacity building and community participation.

The Tourism Sector Advisory Committee will comprise 14 members representing tourism companies, educational and technical experts, civil society organisations, resort and guesthouse workers across various service areas, and operators of safari vessels and liveaboards.

The committee will advise on addressing barriers to tourism growth, adapting to global market changes, diversifying tourism products, promoting the Maldives internationally, improving infrastructure and digital systems, developing human resources, and encouraging investment and strategic partnerships in the tourism sector.

The President’s Office said the committees are intended to strengthen stakeholder engagement and support informed policy-making across key economic sectors.