Committee on Economic Affairs

Committee on Economic Affairs' 11th Meeting 2026

12 Aug 2026 Number M20/M/IQ/2026/11

Summary

In this meeting, the committee discussed about a deadline for the completion of Bill on Leasing Uninhabited Islands and Lagoons, and about how to proceed with the bill. In this regard, North Thinadhoo constituency member Saudhulla Hilmee proposed to set 16th August 2026 as a deadline to seek public comments for the bill and to get comments in writing from relevant stakeholders; and it was seconded by Funadhoo constituency member Mohamed Mamdhooh. Members present at the time of the voting unanimously passed this proposal.


Secondly, North Thinadhoo constituency member Saudhulla Hilmee proposed to set 18th August 2026 as a deadline to complete the committee works of the bill, and it was seconded by Funadhoo constituency member Mohamed Mamdhooh. Members present at the time of the voting unanimously passed this proposal.


And also the committee discussed to extend the deadline for the Bill on amendment to the Tax Administration Act (No. 3/2010). North Thinadhoo constituency member Saudhulla Hilmee proposed to extend the deadline to 18th August 2026 while Funadhoo constituency member Mohamed Mamdhooh seconded it. Members present at the time of the voting unanimously passed this proposal.


Further in this meeting, the committee discussed to extend the deadline for the Bill on Amendment to the Maldives Fisheries Act (No. 14/2019). North Thinadhoo constituency member Saudhulla Hilmee proposed to extend the deadline to 18th August 2026 while Funadhoo constituency member Mohamed Mamdhooh seconded it. Members present at the time of the voting unanimously passed this proposal.


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


Attendance

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Official

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Present

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Present

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Present

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Present

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Present

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Present

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Absent

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Absent

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Yes

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Absent

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Absent

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Yes

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Absent

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Absent

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Yes

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ali Fazad

Central Fuvahmulah

Chairperson

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Yes

Ameen Faisal

Kanditheemu

Absent

Mohamed Afoo Hamid

Kendhikulhudhoo

Absent

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Nazil

South Hithadhoo

Yes

Saudulla Hilmy

North Thinadhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Yes

Mohamed Abbas

Velidhoo

Absent

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes

Mohamed Mamdooh

Funadhoo

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

12 Aug 2026

Bill on Leasing Uninhabited Islands and Lagoons, proposed by government, sponsored by, Hon. Saudulla Hilmy, MP for North Thinadhoo

Completed

29 Apr 2026

Bill on Amendment to the Maldives Fisheries Act (No. 14/2019)

Completed

06 Aug 2025

Bill on amendment to the Tax Administration Act (No. 3/2010)

Completed

Attendance Summary

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

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