Housing Ministry estimates MVR 58 million needed to complete projects

The Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Urban Development, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, has said that an estimated MVR 58 million is needed to complete the projects under his ministry. He made the statement while responding to a written question from Dr. Ahmed Shamheed, the parliamentarian for Hulhumale' Dhekunu constituency, regarding the total budget required to finish projects initiated by the ministry and the amount allocated in this year's budget. Minister Muththalib said that the total budget estimated to be needed to complete the projects is MVR 58,831,473,267. He also stated that the projects for 2026 will be funded through a program budget, with funds to be allocated by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. He noted that the 2026 budget does not specify amounts for individual projects. The minister also highlighted that work is currently underway on five airports in different parts of the Maldives.