Zamzam Farish: Ras Male' to rely on Alabbar’s private security, not police
18 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 07:39Sheikh Zamzam Farish has stood by his claims that government ministers stated private security would oversee Ras Male's safety, countering the Homeland Security Minister’s recent denial by asserting this information was obtained directly during consultative meetings. Highlighting that a research report by the Scholars’ Association on the matter has been finalized, Farish further noted that there are additional witnesses who can testify to the ministers' remarks regarding the exclusion of the Maldives Police Service from a security role in Ras Male'.
From the signing ceremony between the Government and UAE’s Eagle Hills to develop the "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" in Ras Male'. | Raajjemv graphics
Sheikh Zamzam Farish has claimed that government ministers stated the Maldives Police Service would have no jurisdiction in Ras Male'. Instead, security for the area would be managed by the private security forces of Mohamed Alabbar, the head of Eagle Hills. Farish further asserted that there are witnesses who can corroborate these statements.
The Sheikh made these remarks on Facebook in response to Home Minister Ali Ihusaan, who had previously dismissed the claims as false.
The Sheikh stated that these remarks are based on information gathered through extensive, hours-long discussions and consultations with top-level authorities. He emphasized that the details are being shared exactly as received, without any alterations. He further noted that these statements are grounded in comprehensive academic research conducted in light of the vast amount of information compiled during those meetings.
The Sheikh stated that he met with approximately five cabinet-level ministers regarding the issue of the proposed new liquor license. He further noted that two or three other scholars also participated in these meetings.
The Sheikh raised concerns, stating it is astonishing that security arrangements remain undecided for the 30,000 expatriate multi-millionaires and the thousands of Maldivian employees who will be residing there permanently with their families.
The Sheikh stated that the ministers present at the meeting confirmed that Maldivian police would not be stationed on the premises; instead, the site would be secured by Alabar’s private security personnel. He further noted that Maldivian police would only be permitted to enter if a crime was reported. Additionally, he highlighted that the authorities' involvement would be limited solely to having access to the facility's CCTV camera feeds.
He stated that other scholars who attended those meetings would also testify that these remarks were made in this manner.
When this issue was raised, one of our scholars posed a question. "Is it not true that police are prohibited from entering 'Marasi' in Egypt?" In response, the Minister stated: "The reality is, one reason they do that in Egypt is due to high levels of corruption. What happens is, the police enter those areas and cause harassment... making various demands." When the perspective and vision of Maldivian cabinet ministers reach such a level, should we remain silent? How can we be certain that a future administration won't level accusations against the Maldivian police and use it as a pretext to ban them from entering Ras Male'?Zamzam Farish
The Sheikh stated that the Ras Male' report, a document of approximately 100 pages compiled by the Scholars' Association, has now been completed. He expressed his hope that the report will be submitted to the government and relevant state authorities in the very near future.
