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Shiyam: Rasmale’ project will bring prosperity, but opposition wants Maldivians to remain beggars

Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam accused the opposition of wanting Maldivians to remain beggars and of using a rally against the planned USD 20 billion Rasmale' project to launch their 2028 campaigns. The project, signed with Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills, faces controversy over alleged land terms and opposition claims about the developer's ties to Israel.

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Sources 1carried it 1 of 19 news outlets we monitor
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  1. Mon 21 Sep
    Eagle Hills signed a commercial terms agreement or letter of intent for a mega project in Rasmale'. On September 21 only Sun English On September 21, Abu Dhabi-based real estate giant Eagle Hills signed a commercial terms agreement or letter of intent for a mega project to develop a new integrated island destination in Rasmale’

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  • I would be in the front row if it were a national affair. But what we witnessed tonight was our rival political parties launch their 2028 campaign by gravely misleading the public. This was not something responsible political parties would…

    Ahmed Shiyam Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

  • They want to achieve one objective. And that is their political objective.

    Ahmed Shiyam Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

  • One example is how we paid off USD 1.9 billion in sovereign debt created by previous administrations, saving the people of this country from the debt trap.

    Ahmed Shiyam Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

  • But no matter how large and high the value of investment, this administration will not welcome any investment or investors who do not respect Maldives’ religion, culture, sovereignty, independence, constitution and laws.

    Ahmed Shiyam Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

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Shiyam: Rasmale’ project will bring prosperity, but opposition wants Maldivians to remain beggars

20 billion value of planned Rasmale' waterfront and marina project

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  • 20 billion value of planned Rasmale' waterfront and marina project Sun English the planned USD 20 billion waterfront and marina project in Rasmale’

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  • 500 hectares reclaimed land allegedly granted to Eagle Hills Sun English alleged plans to grant Eagle Hills 500 hectares of reclaimed land for 99 years without acquisition cost or lease payment

    Word for word from the report in Sun English. Open the report

  • 1.9 billion sovereign debt paid off by the administration Sun English how we paid off USD 1.9 billion in sovereign debt created by previous administrations

    Word for word from the report in Sun English. Open the report

  • 30 billion potential gross foreign investment over project lifetime Sun English the project could attract more than USD 30 billion in gross foreign investment over its lifetime

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    Earlier reports gave more than USD 30 billion 9 Nov, 14:06 Sun English

  • 18 billion potential net foreign investment in the Maldives Sun English including about USD 18 billion in net foreign investment in the Maldives

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  • 54,000 jobs direct and indirect jobs expected Sun English It is also expected to create more than 54,000 direct and indirect jobs.

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    Earlier reports gave more than 54,000 9 Nov, 14:06 Sun English54,000 jobs 9 Nov, 10:16 Sun English

  • 2 billion annual tourism revenue expected Sun English generate more than USD 2 billion in annual tourism revenue

    Word for word from the report in Sun English. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave more than USD 2 billion 9 Nov, 14:06 Sun English2 billion 9 Nov, 10:16 Sun English

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