The Maldives Police Service has warned that action will be taken if an opposition gathering planned in Malé tonight violates the law, stating that no details of the event have been shared with the police.

The gathering is being organised by a movement established by former Adhaalath Party President Imran Abdulla in opposition to the Rasmalé development project, undertaken by UAE-based Eagle Hills. Opposition parties MDP and PNF are also expected to participate.

In a statement issued today, police said they had not received any information about security arrangements for participants or measures to address potential disruptions to pedestrians and public traffic.

Police advised the organisers to hold the gathering only at authorised locations and ensure that all activities comply with the law. They also urged organisers to avoid causing inconvenience to the public and warned that immediate action would be taken against any violations.

Opposition groups have alleged that the Rasmalé project is intended to facilitate Israeli settlement in the Maldives. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and senior government officials have rejected these allegations.

Speaking at the Ahaa Forum on Monday night, Housing Minister Dr Abdulla Muththalib said the project was not intended for settlement but was a major investment to develop holiday homes.

He also said the Real Estate Bill submitted to Parliament would provide safeguards, including protecting property buyers' rights, preventing Israeli nationals from purchasing property and limiting leases granted to master developers in designated integrated real estate zones to a maximum of 99 years.