RIYADH: The Maldives Embassy in Riyadh has dismissed as unfounded widely circulated allegations that the Kingdom is buying an island or atoll in the South Asian country.
The Saudi Embassy in the Maldives also issued a press release dismissing the allegations, saying the Kingdom has no intention of investing in or buying an island or atoll in the Maldives, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Friday.
The Maldives Embassy said: “No atolls are being sold, and the administration reasserts its point ... that any development of Faafu Atoll is part of a wider, multifaceted program to finance a major, multibillion dollar investment project encompassing mixed development.”
The embassy added that the administration “categorically rebuts allegations that the atoll has been ‘sold off’ to a foreign entity.”
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Maldives dismisses claims Saudi Arabia buying atoll
Maldives dismisses claims Saudi Arabia buying atoll
King Salman, crown prince share Ramadan greetings with leaders of Islamic nations
- Saudi Supreme Court announces sighting of crescent moon
RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received congratulatory messages from leaders of Islamic countries on the announcement of the start of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The Saudi Supreme Court announced the sighting of the crescent moon on Tuesday and the holy month is to begin on Wednesday.
The king and crown prince sent replies to thank the leaders for their wishes and prayers.
They also prayed for Ramadan to bring goodness, blessings and lasting security and stability to the Islamic nations, the SPA added.
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