The British High Commission in Malé has donated a set of First Aid Training equipment to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), in a move aimed at enhancing the emergency preparedness of the country’s main international gateway.
The equipment was officially handed over by Acting British High Commissioner Mohamed Toafiq Wahab to MACL’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, during a ceremony held in Malé.
Expressing his gratitude, CEO Shareef commended the British High Commission for its longstanding partnership and ongoing support. He noted that, as the operator of Velana International Airport, MACL maintains stringent emergency protocols, with staff training and readiness being a top priority. “This donation directly supports our mission to ensure our team is equipped and prepared to respond effectively to any emergency,” he said.
Acting British High Commissioner Wahab described the contribution as part of the UK’s commitment to bolstering public safety and response capabilities in the Maldives. “By equipping MACL with advanced first aid training tools, we are helping ensure that frontline staff have the skills and resources needed to save lives,” he said.
The initiative forms part of the UK Government’s Protective Security & Attack Response Program (PSARP), currently being implemented across the Maldives to strengthen emergency preparedness nationwide. According to the British High Commission, the equipment will benefit not only airport operations but also help safeguard the 125,000 British tourists who visit the Maldives annually, alongside the broader public.
This donation follows a series of joint UK-Maldives security collaborations, including the ‘Amaan Asseyri’ emergency response drill conducted in May 2025, and reflects shared commitments outlined during the Second UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue earlier this year. Both nations reaffirmed their cooperation on security in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on countering emerging threats and enhancing disaster response mechanisms.
