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Petition calls for public inquiry into Ras Male' project!

A petition submitted to the People's Majlis through its e-petition system calls for a public inquiry into the Ras Male' project, a floor debate, and full disclosure of the agreement with UAE-based Eagle Hills before the final contract is signed. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that a complete copy of the agreement will be given to the relevant parliamentary committee and that a specialized real estate tourism bill will be opened for public consultation.

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  1. Mon 21 Sep
    The government signed the commercial terms agreement for the "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project with Eagle Hills. on September 21, 2026 only Raajje (English) The government signed the commercial terms agreement for the "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project with the UAE-based Eagle Hills company on September 21, 2026.

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  • President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu · Submit a complete copy of the agreement to the relevant parliamentary committee

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  • President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu · Open a specialized bill concerning real estate tourism for public consultation

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  • President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu · Ensure the project does not adversely affect housing opportunities reserved for Maldivian citizens

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Figures in these reports

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  • 500 hectares Land to be reclaimed under the Ras Male' project Raajje (English) a decision has been made to reclaim 500 hectares of land under the Ras Male' project and lease it to a foreign company for 99 years

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  • 99 years Lease term of the reclaimed land Raajje (English) a decision has been made to reclaim 500 hectares of land under the Ras Male' project and lease it to a foreign company for 99 years

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  • $20 billion Project valuation stated by Eagle Hills Raajje (English) While Eagle Hills has stated the project is valued at $20 billion, other reports have cited a figure of $12 billion.

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  • $12 billion Project valuation cited in other reports Raajje (English) While Eagle Hills has stated the project is valued at $20 billion, other reports have cited a figure of $12 billion.

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  • between $3.1 billion and $11 billion Government estimate of state revenue from the project Raajje (English) Meanwhile, government estimates suggest that state revenue from the project will range between $3.1 billion and $11 billion.

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  • 2,100 signatures Signatures required to qualify the petition as a Special Petition Raajje (English) To qualify this petition as a "Special Petition" for debate on the parliament floor, a total of 2,100 signatures are required.

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