Since his appointment as Minister of Tourism on November 17, 2023, Mr. Ibrahim Faisal has become a key advocate for sustainable tourism in the Maldives. As one of the Co-Chairs of the Visitor Economic Council at the President’s Office, he is committed to enhancing the tourism sector while preserving the country’s unique ecological heritage.

Under his leadership, the ministry has introduced an eco-tourism framework that encourages environmentally friendly practices among tourism service providers. This initiative focuses on protecting sensitive ecological areas and ensuring tourists explore these areas responsibly, while generating economic benefits for local communities.

Mr. Faisal’s commitment extends to addressing the challenges faced by islands in distress by establishing policies that ensure ongoing projects attract investment and are effectively released to the market, thereby increasing capacity through the addition of beds and infrastructure.

Mr. Faisal began his career in 2004 as a Constable Officer at the Maldives Police Services. He transitioned to various government roles, including Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports in 2013 and Additional Secretary at the High Commission of Maldives in Kuala Lumpur from 2015 to 2018. Since 2018, he has represented the Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) as a Senator.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies from Westminster International College in Malaysia, Mr. Faisal leverages his educational background and extensive public service experience to foster a thriving, sustainable tourism industry in the Maldives.