President Muizzu dismisses allegations that Alabbar provided US dollars to "Brother Abdullah" as mere political rhetoric
9 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 08:44President Dr. Muizzu has refuted allegations that Mohamed Alabbar, head of Eagle Hills—the company contracted for the Ras Male' project—paid millions of dollars to an individual named "Abdulla." The President dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated, asserting that no acts of corruption have occurred in relation to the project.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. | raajje tv
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has dismissed allegations that Mohamed Alabbar, head of Eagle Hills—the company contracted for a significant portion of the Ras Male' project—claimed to have handed over millions of dollars to an individual named "Abdulla" in the presence of prominent local businessmen and senior government officials. The President characterized these reports as baseless fabrications spread by political opponents.
Reliable sources have informed RaajjeMV that Al-Abbar made these remarks during a meeting held during his visit to the Maldives last October.
During the meeting, prominent Maldivian business leaders raised questions regarding the potential benefits of the Ras Male' project for the country. They expressed particular concern over the decision to proceed with such a massive undertaking without any direct financial return to the state, especially at a time when the Maldives is facing a severe shortage of US dollars.
Responding to questions from business leaders, Alabbar stated that he does not accept the claim that the project does not benefit the Maldives. He reportedly remarked, "No, I have paid Abdulla; I have paid him many times." While Alabbar’s comments raised significant questions among the attendees, he did not explicitly disclose the identity of the "Abdulla" who allegedly received the funds.
However, Alabbar reportedly reiterated that millions of dollars had been paid to the party on numerous occasions.
Responding to a journalist's inquiry during a press conference on Monday, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu denied the allegations surrounding the matter. The President stated that neither he nor any other government official had received any corrupt payments or benefits in connection with the execution of any project.
President Muizzu further stated that these claims are baseless and are being circulated by the opposition for political gain.
The Ras Male' project stands as one of the current administration's most ambitious initiatives, with the land reclamation component awarded to Dubai-based Eagle Hills. However, the project has faced persistent scrutiny from both opposition figures and the public, with significant questions being raised regarding its transparency.
