Gov’t to Curb Migrant Involvement in Unlicensed Businesses

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has outlined plans to bolster measures aimed at curbing migrant involvement in unauthorised business activities, during the ‘Ahaa’ public forum held on Thursday evening.

Responding to queries from attendees, Saeed emphasised that migrants are prohibited from engaging in the operation of small-scale enterprises. He disclosed that a meeting was convened on Wednesday, involving the Economic Ministry, Homeland Security Ministry, and Police Service, to deliberate on strategies to clamp down on such illicit ventures.

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Highlighting legal obligations, Saeed underscored the necessity for compiling a comprehensive registry of migrant workers. He confirmed directing the Local Governance Ministry to initiate the compilation process across all residential islands.

Saeed underscored the importance of coordinated efforts involving law enforcement bodies, governmental departments, and local authorities in thwarting such activities.