About
Us
We are the Maldives’ leading halal travel media and certification platform—promoting Muslim-friendly stays through trusted ratings, global partnerships, and tailored marketing.
Our
Story
Founded in 2013, Maldives Halal Travel (MHT) is committed to showcasing authentic travel experiences for the global Muslim community, where luxury meets authenticity. As the leading platform for Halal Travel, we take pride in bringing the finest experiences that the Maldives has to offer through our website and social media platforms. While meticulously selecting our partner properties, we ensure that the offerings align with the cultural and religious preferences of Muslim travellers. From luxury amenities and bespoke services to sophisticated gastronomic adventures and memorable experiences, our Muslim Friendly Travel Rating (MFTR) ensures each property featured on our platforms adhere to strict halal standards. Our annual magazine editions elevate the concept of halal travel, featuring bespoke offerings, news and promotions, as well as engaging content. Additionally, we proudly represent several properties at international halal fairs, ensuring they gain the recognition for the tailored experiences. Over the past four years, Maldives Halal Travel has been dedicated to promoting exclusive halal travel experiences through our platforms, making it easier for Muslim travellers to select the best stays in the Maldives. We aim to continue offering memorable and culturally enriching halal travel experiences for Muslim travellers across the world.
Our Founder
Dr. Hussain Sunny Umar is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in media, tourism, business consultancy, public relations, marketing, sales, publication, training and development, and event management. Specializing in the eld, Dr. Sunny has a doctorate degree in Business Management.
As one of the former founders of Orca Media Group, one of the leading marketing and PR companies in the Maldives, Dr. Sunny and team unveiled various platforms, including Travel Trade Maldives, Corporate Maldives, and MV+. During his stint at Orca Media Group, the team also founded one of the most prestigious business awards in the country, known as the ‘Gold 100 Awards’.
Maldives Guesthouses was established in 2011, and since then, Dr. Sunny and his team have played a signicant role in promoting the guesthouse sector across 35 international cities. When it comes to publishing, he and his team have produced more than 20 publications and actively participated in several travel and business conferences representing the Maldives in countries such as Qatar, the USA, the UK, Spain, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.
Dr. Sunny is also the co-founder of Skill Farm, the leading training company in the Maldives, which focuses on human development. Through this initiative, corporate individuals are trained under CTI Maldives, while resort hotels receive specialized training through the Maldives Butler Academy.
Maldives Halal Travel, the agship project of Dr. Sunny, focuses on promoting the Maldives to the global Muslim community. The initiative came into fruition from the research Dr. Sunny conducted for his Ph.D. thesis in Malaysia. Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism of the Maldives, and the Maldives Promotion Board, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Maldives Halal Travel offers a platform for Muslim travelers to explore the best halal experiences in the Maldives. Additionally, MHT provides Muslim Friendly Travel Rating as well as PR and marketing support on all social media platforms in English and Arabic. Maldives Halal Travel ofcially launched at ATM Dubai 2021, along with the rst edition of the Maldives Halal Travel magazine. Simultaneously, he launched Halal Weekly, a global Islamic economy news platform that covers a diverse range of Muslim-friendly businesses. More recently, Dr. Sunny has worked with the Ministry of Tourism as a consultant to develop the 5th Tourism Master Plan for 2022-2027.