Ministry of Tourism has opened Ruh Thibi Rah in Thaa Atoll for resort development.
Ruh Thibi Rah, an uninhabited island near Kinbidhoo, was added to the list of islands opened for resort development in August. The list includes Medhufushi in Haa Alifu Atoll and Nalandhoo in Shaviyani Atoll. The government plans to establish 120 tourist beds in Medhufushi, 100 beds in Ruh Thibi Rah, and 200 beds in Nalandhoo.
Interested parties are requested to attend a virtual Zoom meeting on August 30 and submit their proposal by September 21. They are also requested to contact the ministry via email before September 17 for further clarification of the bid.
The ministry opened the bids to develop the local tourism industries in various parts of the country. The development of the resorts is expected to increase employment opportunities and increase economic activity in the regions.