Maldives Grapples with UAE Developer Deal Amid Land Ownership and Transparency Concerns
A proposed waterfront development deal between the Maldivian government and UAE-based Eagle Hills has sparked debate over land ownership, contract transparency, and potential foreign control of land. Championed by the president, the project faces scrutiny for potentially deviating from its original aim of alleviating the housing crisis.
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