British High Commission Donates First Aid Training Equipment to MACL
The British High Commission in Male’ has donated First Aid Training equipment to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), aiming to strengthen the company’s capacity to respond to emergencies and deliver lifesaving care.
The donation forms part of the UK Government’s Protective Security & Attack Response Program (PSARP), a nationwide initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities across the Maldives.
According to the British High Commission, the new equipment will enable MACL’s frontline staff to deliver critical first aid, bolstering safety measures for the estimated 125,000 British tourists who visit the Maldives each year, as well as the general public.
Acting British High Commissioner Toff Wahab said the donation underscores the UK’s commitment to public safety in the Maldives.
This donation demonstrates our commitment to working with Maldivian partners to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities. By supporting MACL with this vital first aid training equipment, we're helping to ensure that frontline staff have the tools they need to save lives in emergency situations.
Acting British High Commissioner to the Maldives Toff Wahab
MACL CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed expressed appreciation for the support, noting that the company maintains strict emergency response protocols as the operator of the Maldives’ main gateway.
Ensuring our staff are well-trained and prepared remains a top priority, and this donation directly supports that mission. We value our close partnership with the British High Commission and appreciate their continued support
MACL CEO and MD Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed
The handover marks the latest step in UK-Maldives security cooperation, which has also included joint emergency response drills such as the “Amaan Asseyri” exercise held in May 2025. Both countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional security during the Second UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue in May
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