Person
Fayyaz Ismail
Described in the news as: Former Economic Minister; former Chairperson; Former Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP); another former MDP chairperson.
In the news, last 90 days
Politics
Fayyaz: The nation's future is in question after falling into the hands of those who rose to power under the guise of defending independence
Former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail said in an X post commemorating Victory Day that the Maldives' future is in question because the nation has fallen under the control of those who rose to power claiming to defend sovereignty and independence. He made the remarks as the government decided to grant 500 hectares of land from Ras Male' to the company Eagle Hills, a move that has sparked widespread concern.
Politics
MDP to stage protests if public referendum is not held on Rasmale' project
The Maldivian Democratic Party passed a resolution with 57 of 58 votes to stage mass protests if a public referendum is not held before the Rasmalé project is sold to UAE businessman Mohamed Alabbar. Former MDP president Abdulla Shahid and former chairperson Fayyaz Ismail spoke in support, with Fayyaz calling for nightly protests until November 17th if no referendum is announced by the 15th of the month.
Politics
Nasheed announces full support for Rasmale' project
MDP Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed announced his full support for the government's decision to sell part of Rasmalé to UAE businessman Mohamed Alabbar, speaking at an MDP National Council meeting where a resolution urging a public referendum on the project was debated. Former MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail and other senior members spoke in favour of the resolution, with Nasheed the only member to speak against it.
Politics
Nasheed warns MDP against using religion as political tool
MDP Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed issued a statement warning the party against using religion as a political tool, criticising claims linking development projects to Zionism and cautioning that populist politics could undermine the MDP's values. His remarks come amid MDP divisions over the government's proposed USD 20 billion Rasmalé investment project involving UAE-based Eagle Hills.
Politics
Nasheed warns MDP against embracing ‘Xenophobic and Ultra Nationalistic Rhetoric’
Former President and MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed criticised the party for embracing what he called 'xenophobic and ultra nationalistic rhetoric', warning it risks eroding the party's identity. The remarks come amid internal MDP disagreement over the government's Ras Malé development agreement signed with UAE-based Eagle Hills on September 21.
Politics
MDP government will terminate Rasmalé project if it proceeds without public consultation: Fayyaz
Former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail said a future MDP government would revoke the Rasmalé project agreement if it proceeds without public consultation, speaking on Adhadhu's "Fenna Nunfenna" program. Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of reclaimed Rasmalé land to the UAE's Eagle Hills were signed on September 21, with the government aiming to sign the definitive agreement on November 11.
Economy
Fayyaz responds to allegations regarding a loan taken for resort development!
Former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail said in an interview with "Adhadhu" that some of businessman Mohamed Shafeeq's social media remarks about a resort development loan were accurate while others may reflect memory lapses or misunderstanding. Fayyaz said he never held shares in the project but had an interest in it, that Shafeeq's guarantee was given to a close associate rather than at his request, and that the project ultimately failed after much of the work was completed.
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