Attorney General Ahmed Usham has said that hotels in Rasmale could be permitted to sell alcohol if they obtain the necessary licences.
Speaking at a meeting with religious scholars, Usham noted that the arrangement would be similar to practices at existing Maldivian resorts, where alcohol sales are restricted to licensed premises and foreign guests. He said a complete ban would not apply inside certain designated hotels.
President Mohamed Muizzu has previously stated that legislation would keep Rasmale free of alcohol. Usham’s comments indicate that sales would be limited to specific hotels rather than open to the general public.
He added that no casinos would be built as part of the project. The Rasmale development, planned with UAE-based Eagle Hills, has attracted discussion on regulatory and cultural aspects of foreign investment and residency.
The Attorney General’s remarks form part of ongoing explanations of the legal framework for the project.
