Mohamed Muizzu
Dr Mohamed Muizzu[c] (born 15 June 1978) is an Maldivian politician and engineer, who is serving as the 8th president of the Maldives since 2023. Before becoming president, he was the Mayor of Malé, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister of Housing and Environment.
Mohamed Muizzu | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
8th President of the Maldives | |
Assumed office 17 November 2023 | |
Vice President | Hussain Mohamed Latheef |
Preceded by | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
Mayor of Malé | |
In office 17 May 2021 – 17 November 2023 | |
President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
Deputy | Ahmed Nareesh |
Preceded by | Shifa Mohamed |
Succeeded by | Ahmed Nareesh |
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure | |
In office 21 May 2012 – 17 November 2018 | |
President | Mohammed Waheed Hassan Abdulla Yameen |
Preceded by | Himself (as Minister of Housing and Environment) |
Succeeded by | Mohamed Aslam |
Minister of Housing and Environment | |
In office 19 February 2012 – 21 May 2012 | |
President | Mohammed Waheed Hassan |
Succeeded by | Himself (as Minister of Housing and Infrastructure) |
Personal details | |
Born | Malé, Kaafu, Maldives | 15 June 1978
Political party | People's National Congress (2023–Present) |
Other political affiliations | AP (2012–2014) MDA (2014–2018) PPM (2018–2023) |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | |
Parents |
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Relatives | Muizzu Family |
Residence | Muliaage[a] |
Alma mater | |
Signature | ![]() |
Website | The President's Office |
Early life
changeMohamed Muizzu was born 15 June 1978 in the capital of the Maldives, Malé.[1] His father, Sheikh Hussain Abdul Rahman was a judge and scholar of religion [2][3] His parents divorced after Muizzu's birth, and he was raised by his father's side grandmother until he moved back to his mother's to attend primary school. Subsequently, he moved back to live with his father[4]
Presidency
changeMuizzu took oath of office as the 8th President of the Republic of Maldives on November 17, 2023.[5]
Notes
change- ↑ Muliaage is the official residence of the president of the Maldives, the own Residence of Mohamed Muizzu is Dhimyaath
- ↑ Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in University of London and a PhD in University of Leeds
- ↑ Pronunciation: /muːiːz/ moo-EEZ
Dhivehi: ޑރ. މުޙައްމަދު މުޢިއްޒު
References
change- ↑ Goksedef, Ece (1 October 2023). "Maldives election: Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins presidency". BBC News. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ "Dr. Muizzu wins the Maldives' presidential election". Avas. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ↑ "Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's Father Dead". President Muizzu. Blogspot. 29 September 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ↑ Latheef, Moosa. "Calm, silent Muizz clinches presidency". Atoll Times. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ Sharuhan, Mohamed (17 November 2023). "New Maldives president is sworn in and vows to remove Indian troops". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2023.