Sheikh Zamzam Farish has alleged that some government ministers said Maldivian police would not be able to carry out their duties in parts of the Rasmalé development transferred to Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills.
The claim emerged amid ongoing controversy over the large-scale reclamation and waterfront project. Zamzam said he was warned by Home Minister Ali Ihusaan after criticising the deal.
Opposition figures and religious scholars have raised concerns about transparency, foreign control and potential implications for national sovereignty. The government has maintained that the agreement does not violate the constitution and that Maldivian authorities retain jurisdiction.
Earlier statements from officials indicated that police would operate normally wherever required, including on the project site if circumstances demanded it. No formal public clarification has been issued in response to the latest allegation.
The Rasmalé project, valued at around $20 billion, involves significant land reclamation and mixed-use development. Critics have called for full disclosure of the commercial terms and land ownership arrangements.
Zamzam also referenced a lengthy report on the deal that is being prepared for state institutions. The government has previously rejected suggestions of permanent freehold for foreign entities.
