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MDP submits resolution to Parliament seeking referendum on Ras Male' project

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) passed and submitted a resolution to the People's Majlis calling for a public referendum on the government's agreement with Eagle Hills for development of Fushidhiggaru Lagoon at Ras Male'. The resolution cites constitutional and Referendum Act provisions and raises concerns about the 99-year lease of publicly reclaimed land.

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  1. Mon 21 Sep
    The government signed a commercial terms agreement with Eagle Hills for the "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project at Ras Male'. Dubai September 21 only Raajje (English) Following the signing of a commercial terms agreement with Eagle Hills in Dubai on September 21 for the "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project at Ras Male', Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib clarified the project's scope in a written response on October 15.

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  2. Thu 15 Oct
    Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib clarified the project's scope in a written response. October 15 only Raajje (English) newest Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib clarified the project's scope in a written response on October 15.

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  • approximately 500 hectares Size of reclaimed land in the development Raajje (English) The Minister stated that the development will span approximately 500 hectares of reclaimed land at Fushidhiggaru Lagoon.

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  • 99-year period Lease period for the land Raajje (English) The agreement stipulates that the land will be leased for a 99-year period.

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  • 10 percent Government share of developer's total revenue Raajje (English) the government is set to receive 10 percent of the developer's total revenue

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  • 4 percent Royalty on sale price of all units Raajje (English) along with a 4 percent royalty on the sale price of all units within the project.

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