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Rasmale' deal could end Maldivian identity: Jameel

Former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed told a People's National Front gathering that handing part of the Rasmalé land reclamation project to UAE-based Eagle Hills would end the Maldives' legal identity and its ability to bar religious freedom and temples. The government says Rasmalé is being leased for 99 years, with the state receiving no acquisition fee or land rent but 10 percent of commercial property sale revenue and four percent of apartment sale revenue.

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  • The moment this agreement is signed is the exact day the legal features of the Maldives come to an end. Legally. The Maldives, as a legal entity, will cease to exist. From that point forward, the Maldivian government cannot claim that ther…

    Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

  • For instance, we won't be able to avoid practising agreements like the Samoa Agreement. Gay rights will exist. This is because the land is being sold to them for 99 years. International law mandates that those residing in a place must be a…

    Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

  • The Maldives was fundamentally created as a sovereign place for Maldivians with specific traits. Different nations are formed in different ways. Maldivians decided that the character of this country is defined by one race, one language, an…

    Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

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  • 99 years Lease term for Rasmalé Adhadhu (English) The government has stated that Rasmalé is being leased for 99 years. As current laws do not permit such an arrangement, the administration is reportedly working on drafting new legislation to facilitate the project.

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    Earlier reports gave 99 years 2 Nov, 14:07 Adhadhu (English)99 years 29 Oct, 22:42 Adhadhu (English)

  • 10 percent State share of revenue from sale of commercial properties in Rasmalé Adhadhu (English) The state’s only financial benefit will be 10 percent of the revenue from the sale of commercial properties and four percent of the revenue from apartment sales in Rasmalé.

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