The Adhaalath Party has said international real estate projects in the Maldives should focus on holiday homes for short-term vacation use rather than creating areas for long-term residency by foreign nationals.
In a resolution released after the allocation of the Rasmalé development to Eagle Hills, the party stated that establishing designated zones for foreigners to live long-term would pose challenges to the country’s religious unity, public interest, Maldivian culture, national security and safety.
It appealed to the government not to proceed with projects in that manner. Expanding holiday-home services in accordance with Islamic principles could help diversify the economy and strengthen resilience, the resolution said.
The comments form part of ongoing public and political debate over the scale and terms of the Rasmalé project and related real estate legislation.
