A special Kids Evening event and a fireworks show have been arranged for today at Maldives Monetary Authority's (MMA) Maldives Financial Expo.

Along with various entertainment activities, MMA stated that prizes will also be given out. The Kids Evening will be from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Central Park, Hulhumale'.

The expo's main activities will take place while the activities for children take place. A fireworks show will be held at 10:00pm at Central Park on Friday and Saturday.

Providing information to people at a stall in the Financial Expo: 38 participants from the financial sector are taking part in the expo -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Visitors will be entered into prize draws, with a grand prize of MVR 25,000. Daily prizes include five iPads and seven MVR 5,000 commemorative banknotes. Other prizes include two MacBooks, two Apple AirPods, a three-night full-board guesthouse stay for two, three MVR 5,000 gift cards, 12 gift cards worth MVR 1,000 and 36 gift cards worth MVR 500.

38 financial institutions will be participating in the Financial Expo. As per MMA, the expo aims to connect the public with banks, insurance providers, regulators, higher education institutions and other relevant state agencies while promoting financial awareness and innovation.