Economic Ministry stops issuing work permits to foreign photographers
27 Jan 2015, 5:20 PM
Ismail Humaam Hamid
The Ministry of Economic Development has decided to stop giving out work permits to foreign photographers starting from yesterday (January 26).
“We want to provide the opportunity to Maldivian youth and to ensure that photography stands up on its own as an established industry,” Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has told Haveeru.
“This will encourage small and medium sized businesses to develop,” he explained, adding that only Maldivians will be allowed to provide photography services in resorts.
The current government has pledged to create more jobs for local youth by replacing expatriate workers with Maldivians.
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