Committee on Economic Affairs

Committee on Economic Affairs' 5th Meeting 2026

31 May 2026 Number M20/M/IQ/2026/5

Summary

In this meeting, committee discussed the letter sent by North Galolhu constituency member Mohamed Ibrahim, to address the difficulties faced by Maldivians in paying Tourism Goods and Services Tax (GST) in US dollars. Although a written opinion on the matter had already been received from Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), Kendhoo constituency member Mauroof Zakir, proposed to meet with officials of MIRA to seek further clarification and address any additional concerns. This proposal was seconded by North Feydhoo constituency member Ismail Nizar. Members present at the time of the voting unanimously passed this proposal.

Details of this vote are in the "Votes" section of this page.


Attendance

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Present

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Present

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Present

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Present

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Present

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Present

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Present

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Present

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Official

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Yes

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Yes

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Ismail Nizar

North Feydhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

06 Jan 2026

Issue submitted to address the difficulties faced by Maldivians in paying Tourism Goods and Services Tax (GST) in US dollars.

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    10
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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