Committee on Economic Affairs

Committee on Economic Affairs' 24th Meeting 2025

01 Dec 2025 Number M20/M/IQ/2025/24

Summary

In this meeting, the committee reviewed the Bill on amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act (no. 2/99). North Feydhoo Constituency Member Ismail Nizar proposed amendments to the bill and it was seconded by Central Mahchangolhi Constituency Member Ahmed Xamyr. After that North Feydhoo Constituency Member Ismail Nizar proposed to pass the bill along with the amendments passed by the committee; and it was seconded by Velidhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Abbas.


In addition, the Committee reviewed the “Resolution calling for the development of a common standard or code for grooming, and a dress code for employees in the Tourism industry, removing barriers to wearing headscarves and decent beards, due to the existing grooming and dress codes for employees working in tourist resorts and hotels”, sponsored by Kendhoo Constituency Member Mauroof Zakir. Faresmathoda Constituency Member Ashraf Rasheed proposed to amend the resolution and pass the resolution along with amendments proposed and it was seconded by North Feydhoo Constituency Member Ismail Nizar. 


Details of votes taken in this meeting are on “Votes” section of this page.


Attendance

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Present

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Present

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Official

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Present

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Present

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Present

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Present

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Present

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Seconded By
Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Absent

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Yes

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Proposed By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Absent

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Proposed By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
8
Voted
8
Present
9
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
8
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
9
Eligible
8
Yes
8
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
8
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Absent

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Absent

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Yes

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Proposed By
Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Absent

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Absent

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Yes

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Proposed By
Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

27 Nov 2025

Bill on amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act (no. 2/99)

Completed

10 Feb 2025

Resolution calling for the development of a common standard or code for grooming, and a dress code for employees in the Tourism industry

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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