Committee on Economic Affairs

Committee on Economic Affairs 23rd Meeting 2021

28 Apr 2021 Number 23

Summary

Committee deliberated on draft committee report on motion submitted parliament member for Hoarafushi constituency Ahmed Saleem, on the difficulties faced by operators of cafés and restaurants due to restrictions imposed about Covid-19 and decided to send the report to Majlis with the committee recommendations stated in the report. Furthermore, committee decided to meet Maldives Immigration officials regarding the new Xpat System, changes in expatriate employment regulations, changes to the issuance of work quota and difficulties faced by the companies due to changes brought by the ministry of economic development. Committee debated on letter sent by cable TV operators highlighting challenges faced by them due to entry of large companies such as Dhiraagu into the market. Committee decided to send a letter to Maldives broadcasting commission to formulate a national strategy regarding broadcasting and rebroadcasting with the views of stakeholders and evaluate the impact on the industry.

Works

22 Mar 2021

Motion submitted by Hon. Ahmed Saleem, MP for Hoarafushi

Completed

15 Mar 2021

Issue submitted by related parties from Hotel, Café and Restaurant industry regarding their concerns within the industry.

Reported

17 Dec 2020

Letters sent by individuals/companies/resorts- 17.12.2020

Completed

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