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Nasheed Urges Tender Process for Hanimaadhoo Airport Amid Adani Allegations
Former President Mohamed Nasheed called for Hanimaadhoo International Airport's operation to be awarded through an open tender, preferably to a private party, amid allegations by former President Abdulla Yameen that the government plans to hand the airport to India's Adani Group. Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed rejected the allegations, while Construction Minister Abdulla Muththalib said the airport project is 88.7% complete and on track for a September opening.
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The benefits to the Maldives would be greater if we could earn money by leasing what we have, rather than trying to repay loans through airport operations
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88.7%project completionMaldives RepublicAccording to Construction Minister Abdulla Muththalib, the project is 88.7% complete and on track for a September opening.
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96%infrastructure completion (air traffic control tower, hangar, cargo building)Maldives RepublicThe runway has been finished, and infrastructure such as the air traffic control tower, hangar, and cargo building is 96% complete.
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US$136.6 millionline of credit from India's Exim BankMaldives RepublicFunded through a US$136.6 million line of credit from India's Exim Bank, the development includes a new 2.46-kilometre runway
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2.46-kilometrenew runway lengthMaldives Republicthe development includes a new 2.46-kilometre runway capable of accommodating Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft.
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1.3 million passengers annuallypassenger terminal capacityMaldives RepublicThe passenger terminal is expected to handle 1.3 million passengers annually.
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MVR 2 billionpublic debt added (hypothetical, if GMR concession continued)Maldives Republicthe new airport would have been operating for a decade without adding MVR 2 billion in public debt.
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$271 millioncompensation paid to GMR for cancellationMaldives RepublicIn 2016, the Yameen administration paid $271 million in compensation to GMR for the cancellation.
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25-yearGMR concession termMaldives RepublicHe noted that if the 25-year concession to India's GMR Group had continued,
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