Construction Industry Forum 2023
The Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) has launched the Construction Industry Forum (CIF), a pioneering platform aimed at fostering discourse on critical infrastructure and special projects.
Organised by Medium Event Private Limited and endorsed by MACI, the Construction Industry Forum emerges as an essential arena for tackling the pressing issues besieging the Maldives’ construction sector. The event’s primary objective is to collaboratively strategise solutions to these challenges and pave the way for their effective resolution.
The Construction Industry Forum zeroes in on key facets such as infrastructure development, housing initiatives, and the intricacies of procuring construction materials. The event, which saw participation from over 80 stakeholders hailing from both government and private sectors, as well as international counterparts, signals a collaborative stride towards advancing the construction domain.
The Forum was moderated by:
Nurain Janah
Group Vice Chair of HARIM
Founder of Rehendhi Consulting
Founder of Authenticity Aotearoa
Trustee of Foundation North
Member of New Zealand National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women
Advisory Board Member of The Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms
The Topics and Panelists:
Topic: Infrastructure and Special Projects
Panelists:
Ahmed Latheef - Chief Risk Office of MTCC Plc
Mohamed Ali Janah - Chairman of HARIM, President of MNACI, President of NFME, Advisory Council Member of CWEIC
Ahmed Athif - Managing Director of Urbanco
Ghaly Murthala - Managing Director of Morteza Capital
Topic: Social, Medium, and Luxury Housing
Panelists:
Ibrahim Nizam - Director of Ministry of National Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure
Abdullah Shareef - Group General Manager of DAMAS Company
Aishath Rasheeda - Head of Credit at Housing Development Finance Corporation
Ahmed Shiyam - Managing Director of GLUT Investment
Topic: Challenges of Sourcing and Supplying of Materials
Panelists:
Mohamed Jalal Waheed - Director at Nalahiya Trading, CEO of Nalahiya Construction
Mohamed Eman - General Manager of Energy and Construction Solutions at STO
Baasil Nafees - Sales Director at Villa Hakatha
Dr. Zaid Mohamed - Director at Veligaa Hardware
Topic: Construction Safety and Regulations
Panelists:
Saliya Kaluarachchi - Secretary of Ceylon Institute of Builders
Ahmed Tholhath - Director General, CIDD, Ministry of National Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure
Hussain Rasheed - Deputy Manager of Allied Insurance
Mariyam Visam - Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Economic Development
