Landhoo Becomes First Digital Island in Maldives with Ooredoo Initiative

Ooredoo Maldives launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered digital services yesterday in Landhoo Island, located in Noonu Atoll, marking it the country’s first digital island. The company states the initiative is part of Ooredoo’s broader goal to digitalise the Maldives and ensure that all citizens can benefit from these advancements.

“We are deeply honoured to select N. Landhoo as the inaugural island for the Ooredoo Digital Island program, impressed by their enthusiastic adoption of digital innovation aimed at enhancing the lives of its residents,” said Khalid Al-Hamadi, CEO and MD of Ooredoo Maldives, expressing his enthusiasm for the project.

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The Ooredoo Digital Island initiative aims to enhance the island’s health, education, and business sectors through strategic partnerships and innovative digital solutions, the company discloses in a press release.

Al-Hamadi highlighted the integration of m-Faisaa, Ooredoo’s digital payment platform, into Landhoo’s daily life last year as a significant milestone. “Notably, over 80% of transactions via Ooredoo happen digitally, showcasing the island’s readiness to embrace digital solutions,” he noted.

According to Ooredoo, this move is a significant step towards transforming the nation and promoting inclusive participation in the digital era. The telecom giant will collaborate with the Landhoo Council to introduce meaningful changes to the island’s social and economic landscapes.

Abdul Azeez, President of the Landhoo Council, expressed his gratitude towards Ooredoo for their initiative,  emphasising the importance of improving the everyday lives of the island’s residents. “I hope that we will be able to introduce modern digital solutions which would benefit the people of Landhoo through our collaborations with Ooredoo Maldives,” he said.