MIB to hold guesthouse symposium in October

Aug 18, 2024, 11:47 AM

News conference to announce the symposium. -- Photo: Mirash Nashim/ Adhadhu

The Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has announced its decision to hold a guesthouse symposium on October 10.

MIB Deputy CEO Ahmed Riza told a news conference that the symposium will be open to guesthouses as well as other related sectors and that this will provide networking opportunities.

"There will be stalls at the symposium. Participants will have the chance to provide information about products at the stalls. Panel discussions will also be held. People from different fields will be able to share their experiences. We aim to assist networking between those involved in developing sectors," Riza said.

MIB Deputy CEO Ahmed Riza. -- Photo: Mirash Nashim/ Adhadhu

Riza noted that there will be limited slots to join the symposium and added that about 150 people will be allowed to participate. He said that registration for participants will be opened soon.

Speaking at the news conference, Guesthouse Association Vice President Ahmed Waheed said participants will learn ways to finance and market their products during the symposium.

MIB said the partnerships for the symposium to be held in Crossroads will be signed in the coming days and more information about the symposium will be announced soon.

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