Ooredoo donates specialized underwater equipment to strengthen MNDF rescue operations

Ooredoo Maldives has donated specialized underwater equipment to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) to support maritime rescue operations.

The donation includes an Ocean Reef M105 digital dual-channel communication system, a Lubell Labs underwater loudspeaker, and three Ocean Reef full-face diving masks.

Ooredoo Managing Director and CEO Khalid Al Hamadi handed over the equipment at a ceremony held Tuesday at Bandaara Barracks. Defense Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon accepted the items on behalf of the MNDF.

The equipment is designed to enhance underwater communication, diver safety, and operational efficiency, key capabilities for the MNDF Coast Guard’s search and rescue missions.

We are proud to donate specialized underwater dive equipment to the Maldives National Defence Force, supporting the development of national maritime safety and underwater operational capabilities.

This initiative enhances communication, safety, and efficiency for the MNDF Coast… pic.twitter.com/lzTPierQjY

— Ooredoo Maldives (@OoredooMaldives) January 27, 2026

Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy thanked Ooredoo for its contribution, noting that the equipment would significantly strengthen the Coast Guard’s underwater and rescue operations in a country deeply reliant on the marine environment.

Hilmy also praised Ooredoo’s continued support for maritime safety and national security.

Speaking at the event, CEO Khalid Al Hamadi said the sea is central to life in the Maldives, and the MNDF’s work is vital to national safety. He expressed pride in supporting diver safety and pledged Ooredoo’s commitment to sustainable and meaningful contributions to society.