Maldives has welcomed an outlet of fast food brand of UAE, ChicKing. The outlet located in Rasfannu pavilion in the capital, Male' city, was inaugurated by the First Lady of Maldives Fathimath Ibrahim.
Addressing the ceremony held to inaugurate the outlet, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr. Mohamed Muizzu highlighted the situation of Rasfannu before the government developed the area. In this regard, Housing Minister Muizzu stated the President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom attached an importance to develop the area to a socially beneficial area. President Yameen envisaged developing the area with international facilities and services which were previously only available in foreign countries, added Minister.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of Male' Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed noted international brands and franchises were introduced to Maldives during the tenure of President Yameen, adding the increase in job opportunities for youth with these introductions.
ChicKing is a rapidly growing fast-food chain in the region, specialising in serving crumb fried chicken using a secret recipe which includes a unique blend of the choicest herbs and spices serving Real Recipe, Real Taste, Real Fried Chicken since 2000. ChicKing aims to increase its presence to one thousand outlets all across the globe by 2025. Currently, ChicKing has opened 143 outlets in 15 countries.