Even in the name of development, Maldives' sovereignty must not be surrendered to the Zionists: Sheikh Imran
1 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 07:51Sheikh Imran has called for full transparency regarding the agreement with a UAE-based company for the development of Ras Male', asserting that the nation's sovereignty must not be compromised or handed over to Zionist-linked interests. Expressing grave concern over shifting details surrounding the project, he suggested that dangerous motives may be hidden within the deal and emphasized that the rights of future generations are at stake. Consequently, Imran insisted that the transaction must not proceed until all contractual details are publicly disclosed.
Former Home Minister and former President of the Adhaalath Party, Sheikh Imran Abdulla, speaks at a special police ceremony. — File Photo | president office
Former Minister of Home Affairs and former President of the Adhaalath Party, Sheikh Imran Abdulla, has stated that Maldivian interests must not be surrendered to Zionists, whether under the guise of development or commerce.
Sheikh Imran made these remarks in a post on X on Wednesday.
Sheikh Imran stated that the Maldives will progress on its developmental path while remaining steadfast in the principles of Islam and preserving its Maldivian identity. He further emphasized that no government, acting on behalf of the Maldivian people, has the right to relinquish the nation's sovereignty or control to Zionist interests.
Furthermore, Sheikh Imran stated that, by the grace of Almighty Allah, there will always be Maldivian patriots ready to expose and thwart any such plots.
Sheikh Imran made these remarks following the government's decision to award the development of Ras Male' to UAE-based Eagle Hills. The project aims to transform the site into an integrated island destination under the "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" initiative.
Amidst these growing concerns, Sheikh Imran on Tuesday called on the government to disclose full details regarding the Ras Male' transaction to the Maldivian public.
Sheikh Imran stated that the sudden reversal of information provided by the company involved in the Ras Male' project within a single day reveals hidden and dangerous complexities surrounding the deal. He emphasized that this transaction directly impacts the rights of future Maldivian generations. Furthermore, he asserted that the project must not proceed until full and transparent information regarding the agreement is disclosed to the public.
