Ooredoo Maldives has donated specialised underwater equipment to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) to support maritime security, search and rescue, and underwater operations in Maldivian waters.

The equipment was officially handed over at a ceremony held on 27 January, with Ooredoo Maldives Managing Director and CEO Khalid Al-Hamadi presenting the items. The donation was received on behalf of MNDF by Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon. Senior MNDF officials and representatives from Ooredoo Maldives were also present.

The donated equipment includes an Ocean Reef M105 digital dual-channel underwater communication system, a Lubell Lab underwater loudspeaker, and three Ocean Reef full-face Phase 2 diving masks. According to MNDF, the equipment is intended to enhance diver safety, improve communication during underwater missions, and strengthen operational effectiveness, particularly for the MNDF Coast Guard.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy expressed appreciation to Ooredoo Maldives for the contribution, noting that the equipment would play an important role in reinforcing the Coast Guard’s search and rescue and underwater response capabilities. 

Ooredoo Maldives CEO Khalid Al Hamadi said the ocean is central to the lives and livelihoods of Maldivians, adding that the work carried out by MNDF is vital to national safety and security. He said the company was pleased to support MNDF by contributing equipment that would assist divers and enhance underwater operations, while reaffirming Ooredoo’s commitment to delivering sustainable benefits to the community.