At the Diving, Resort & Travel (D.R.T) Expo Malaysia Edition held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the 'Tiger Shark Dive Award' was received by Fuvahmulah City. This is an award that marks the global recognition for the year-round diving with the Tiger Shark seen in Fuvahmulah. The Council participated in this Expo through its official destination brand 'Discover Fuvahmulah'.

The D.R.T Expo is one of the most notable Dive and Travel exhibitions in the Asia region. This is an event where dive operators, tourism boards, resorts, and travelers meet in one place. The Kuala Lumpur Edition is an event visited by many diving enthusiasts, travel professionals, and especially tourism operators, making it an excellent opportunity to directly interact with important markets.

'Discover Fuvahmulah' is promoting Fuvahmulah as a unique tourism destination through its official website, social media platforms, and international dive fairs. This branding primarily highlights Fuvahmulah as an isolated island destination, its marine biodiversity, and its growing recognition in niche tourism sectors like diving. Due to Tiger Sharks being seen near Fuvahmulah's shoreline throughout the year, the island has received significant international attention in recent years. The D.R.T Expo award in K.L is evidence of the destination's reputation in the global diving community and its efforts to enhance visibility in international markets.