MTCC signs as main sponsor for ‘Savaadheeththa Dhathuru’

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed as the main sponsor for ʻSavaadheeththa Dhathuru’; the first international yacht rally in Maldives, organized by the Maldives Integrated Tourism Corporation (MITDC). 

The agreement pertaining to the sponsorship was signed at a special ceremony held at MTCC today. CEO, Managing Director Adam Azim signed on behalf of MTCC – whilst Managing Director Mohamed Raaidh signed on behalf of the organizer of ‘Savaadheetha Dhathuru’, MITDC.

The rally is being held on the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of the Maldivian tourism industry.

The rally is scheduled to begin on February 5, starting from the northernmost atoll of the country, HA. Atoll, taking a course of three weeks to reach B. Atoll.  

Participants will visit a total of 11 inhabited islands, giving them the chance to see local heritage sites on each island and experience the island lifestyle. 

MITDC said that the purpose of the rally is to promote Maldivian culture, heritage, its rich history, as well as yacht tourism and to exploit the benefits of strengthening these areas within the tourism industry of the country. 

The event is a tribute to one of the greatest sultans to rule the small island nation, Al-Sultan al-Gaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-Auzam, famously known as Boduthakurufaanu. The rally's name ‘Savaadheetha’ comes from Boduthakurufaanu’s rule, titled ‘Siri Savaadheetha Mahaaradhun’.