AP urges government to refrain from developing the Ras Male' project in a manner that facilitates the creation of long-term foreign residential enclaves
11 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 10:45The Adhaalath Party has warned that establishing long-term residential zones for foreigners could jeopardize religious unity and national security. Consequently, the party urges that real estate projects prioritize the development of holiday facilities aligned with Islamic principles rather than facilitating permanent residency.
The leadership of the Adhaalath Party, headed by Sheikh Mohamed Shifaan, met with the Minister of Housing, Land, and Urban Development, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, on October 1, 2026, to seek clarification on key aspects of the government’s Ras Male' real estate development zone project. | Adhaalath Party
The Adhaalath Party has urged the government to refrain from implementing any projects that would establish designated special zones for foreign nationals to reside in the Maldives on a long-term basis.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Adhaalath Party highlighted that establishing areas for long-term foreign residency in the Maldives could pose significant challenges to the nation's religious unity, public interest, Maldivian culture, and national security. In light of these risks, the party called on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration to refrain from proceeding with such projects.
The party's statement further emphasized that international real estate projects in the Maldives should focus on developing facilities such as holiday homes for seasonal use, rather than establishing residential areas for permanent or long-term foreign settlement.
Furthermore, the Adhaalath Party noted that developing and managing projects such as international real estate and holiday homes in accordance with Islamic principles would pave the way for diversifying the Maldivian economy and building a fully resilient economic framework.
