Bank of Maldives (BML) has received the prestigious “Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Financial Inclusion” award from Qorus, a highly respected international program recognizing excellence in the global financial sector at the Reinvent Forum Dubai 2025.

The Bank was recognized for its profound positive impact on expanding financial accessibility across the nation through its ‘Mulhi Raajje ah BML ATM’ project, which was completed on 28th October 2025. This landmark initiative ensured that every inhabited island in the country now has access to essential banking services by establishing Self-Service Banking units across the entire archipelago. The “Mulhi Raajje ah BML ATM” project successfully established ATM services on 105 islands in just nine months, transforming banking convenience for thousands of Maldivians.

Commenting on the achievement, Mohamed Shareef, the Bank’s CEO and Managing Director, stated, “We are proud to receive this award in recognition of our efforts to expand banking services across the country. This achievement reflects the significance of our journey. We are happy to be present in every inhabited island, and we remain committed to further enhancing our services to better serve our customers.”

Qorus is a globally trusted brand for the financial sector, backed by a community of 1,200 financial institutions in over 120 countries worldwide.

As the leading financial institution in the Maldives, BML maintains an extensive network comprising 42 branches across all 20 atolls, supported by 202 Self Service Banking Centres, 262 ATMs, and advanced Digital Banking solutions. This award underscores the Bank’s continued commitment to supporting communities nationwide through innovative banking solutions and expanded service accessibility.