“The government's deal to sell Rasmalé comes after Muizzu had previously pledged that not a single grain of sand from the site would be leased or given for free to any foreign party, even for a single day.”
Pork and alcohol will not be allowed in Rasmale', residents will be Muslim: Muizzu · Adhadhu (English) · 29 Oct 2026 Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
“"Every grain of sand reclaimed there [Rasmalé] belongs to the Maldivian people. It is not land that will be leased or given for free to any foreign party for even a single day," Muizzu had previously stated.”
MDP government will terminate Rasmalé project if it proceeds without public consultation: Fayyaz · Adhadhu (English) · 31 Oct 2026 Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
“The government's deal to sell Rasmalé follows a previous pledge by President Mohamed Muizzu, who had vowed that not a single grain of sand from the site would be leased or given to foreign parties, even for a single day.”
Defence Minister visits the UAE embassy · Adhadhu (English) · 1 Nov 2026 Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
“The government’s deal to sell Rasmalé comes despite a previous pledge by President Mohamed Muizzu that not a single grain of sand from the site would be leased or given to foreigners, even for a single day.”
Rasmale' is an economic concept, not a project to settle people of other faiths: Salaf President · Adhadhu (English) · 2 Nov 2026 Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
“a previous pledge by President Mohamed Muizzu, who had vowed that not a single grain of sand from the site would be leased or given to foreigners, even for a single day.”
Bill to facilitate Rasmale' deal expected in Majlis today · Adhadhu (English) · 5 Nov 2026 Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
No developments have been recorded yet. Until one is, the promise stays at “Promised”.
