President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated 'Ras Malé' with the commencement of the reclamation of 29 hectares in Fushi Dhiggaru Lagoon.

The commencement of the Ras Malé project was held at Fushi Dhiggaru Lagoon on Monday.

According to the President's Office, Fushi Dhiggaru lagoon reclamation would generate a land mass approximately three times the cumulative area of the two phases of Hulhumale'.

Highlighting that the city developed as Ras Malé at Fushi Dhiggaru Lagoon would result in the reclamation of 1,153 hectares of land, the President reaffirmed his pledge to complete the project within eight months of commencement.

Muizzu stated that after addressing pressing national matters, his paramount focus is resolving the housing crisis.

He expressed the vision for developing urban centres and establishing integrated development zones in the country's northern and southern regions.

Muizzu also announced that an additional 85 hectares from Gulhi Falhu with a bridge connection and 50 hectares from Giraavaru Falhu would be reclaimed to resolve the housing crisis in the Malé region.

He noted that the cumulative effort totalling 65,000 housing plots or flats would resolve the housing issue in the area. He further revealed plans to extend housing eligibility in the Malé region to residents from across the Maldives.

Muizzu also announced that the ferry network connecting Malé to Ras Malé would entail modern express speed boats.

He revealed plans to construct an airstrip connected to Ras Malé near Fushi Dhiggaru, ensuring it would not disrupt the operations at Velana International Airport.

The President envisioned Ras Malé prospering by expanding trade and revenue and creating employment opportunities.