UK High Commission Donates First Aid Training Equipment to MACL to Boost Emergency Preparedness

The British High Commission in Male’ has donated First Aid Training equipment to Maldives Airport Company Limited (MACL) to strengthen its emergency response capabilities.

Acting British High Commissioner to the Maldives Mohamed Toafiq Wahab formally handed over the equipment to MACL’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, CEO Shareef thanked the British High Commission for the close partnership and acknowledged their continued support. As the operator of the main gateway to the Maldives, MACL has established strict protocols to respond effectively in emergency situations, he noted, adding that ensuring that MACL’s staff are well-trained and prepared remains a top priority. He said the British High Commission’s donation directly supports that mission.

Acting British High Commissioner to the Maldives said the donation demonstrates the British High Commission’s commitment to working with Maldivian partners to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities. By supporting MACL with this vital first aid training equipment, the High Commission is helping to ensure that frontline staff have the tools they need to save lives in emergency situations, he said.

According to the British High Commission, the donation is part of the UK government’s broader Protective Security & Attack Response Program (PSARP) being delivered across the Maldives, which aims to improve emergency preparedness and response capabilities throughout the country. The equipment will enable MACL’s frontline staff to deliver critical first aid, strengthening the protection of both the 125,000 British tourists who visit the Maldives annually and the wider public.

The equipment donation is the latest development in the UK-Maldives security partnership, which has included joint emergency response exercises such as ‘Amaan Asseyri’ held in May 2025, and ongoing collaboration across various security sectors.

This initiative supports wider Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office goals on security in the Indo-Pacific region, as discussed during the Second UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue held in Male’ in May 2025, where both countries reiterated their shared commitment to maintaining regional security and countering potential threats.