IUM begins construction of Sh. Funadhoo campus with student accommodation

The Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) has commenced physical works on its campus in Sh. Funadhoo. Foundation stones for the project were laid at a special ceremony held on the island yesterday by Funadhoo constituency MP Mohamed Mamdhooh, Funadhoo Council President Mohamed Adil, IUM Vice Chancellor Dr. Ali Zahir, and Deputy Vice Chancellor Ahmed Ameen Mohamed. Council members and residents of the island also attended the ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony, Council President Mohamed Adil said the people of Funadhoo have historically given great importance to building a knowledge-based society, and the current council aims to continue working without interruption to build such a community. MP Mamdhooh highlighted the importance of bringing university campuses to the islands and enriching island communities, adding that education is one of the most important pillars of sustainable development. He also expressed confidence that every opportunity available would be used for the development of the constituency. The university said it was honoured to celebrate the official commencement of physical works for the Sh. Funadhoo Campus and Student Hostel, describing the expansion as a significant step forward in making quality higher education more accessible to the community. Under the project, a two-storey campus main block and a four-storey accommodation building will be developed. The campus main block will include classrooms, a seminar room, a multipurpose hall, a library, administrative offices and a meeting room. The accommodation building will include student dormitory facilities as well as quarters for lecturers and staff. The project will also feature a gym, indoor recreation facilities, a campus cafeteria and a common room. The Funadhoo Council has allocated 15,000 square feet of land for the project. Developed under the Public Sector Investment Programme, the project is being carried out by Swift Engineering Private Limited, with work targeted to be completed within one year and six months.