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BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, LATEST, SPONSORED ARTICLES May 21, 2026

MAWIMBI — Waves of Change for Zanzibar’s Women Seaweed Farmers

By KHALID MAGRAM Along the shores of Zanzibar, from Paje to Pemba, thousands of women enter the ocean each day with determination, sustaining their families…

In June 2026, Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi met Dubai-based halal tourism scholar and advocate Ismail Bullock, who was in Zanzibar conducting training for tourism stakeholders. Mwinyi said: “Zanzibar will continue engaging with experts in the sector to improve its tourism offering and broaden opportunities for growth.” READ THE SPECIAL REPORT →
ZANZIBAR'S HALAL TOURISM

Halal Friendly Holidays • Modesty and Privacy • Swahili Coast • Dhow Tours • Investment

Read our Special Report on one of the key drivers of Zanzibar’s blue economy: women seaweed farmers, whose resilience and hard work sustain coastal communities despite the significant challenges they face. Discover their stories, understand the challenges they confront and explore the opportunities that could help shape the future of Zanzibar’s blue economy. Read the full report to find out more how you can get involed. READ THE SPECIAL REPORT →

ZANZIBAR'S BLUE ECONOMY

Women • Seaweed • Climate • Innovation • Investment