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Cabinet Of Abdulla Yameen
The Cabinet of Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom was the most senior level of the executive branch of the Government of the Maldives from 2013 to 2018. The Cabinet of Abdulla Yameen was selected following the inauguration of Abdulla Yameen, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom as President of the Maldives. Overview Abdulla Yameen's cabinet comprised up of 17 members including the Attorney General (Maldives), attorney general. Composition Former Ministers References {{Reflist Cabinets established in 2013 Cabinets disestablished in 2018 2013 establishments in the Maldives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdulla Yameen
Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom (; born 21 May 1959) is a Maldivian politician who served as president of the Maldives from 2013 to 2018. Yameen was elected president in the 2013 presidential election as the candidate of the Progressive Party (PPM), defeating Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) leader and former president Mohamed Nasheed in the second round of the re-run, after the initial election was annulled. He was the second democratically elected president of the Republic of the Maldives. Yameen's presidential tenure oversaw a number of infrastructure development projects, such as airports and healthcare facilities, most of which were financed through loans from the Chinese government. His presidency was rife with allegations of human rights infringements and corruption. He left office on 17 November 2018 following his defeat in the 2018 presidential election to Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Following his departure from office, Yameen was charged with corruption and money launderi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attorney General (Maldives)
The position of Attorney General of the Maldives was created in 1932 under Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III. It is responsible in upholding the law within a secure and a peace environment and defend the public interest In social science and economics, public interest is "the welfare or well-being of the general public" and society. While it has earlier philosophical roots and is considered to be at the core of democratic theories of government, often paired .... He is also designated as a member of the Cabinet of the Maldives. From 2014 to 2016, the Attorney General's office was part of the Ministry of Law and Gender, with Attorney General Mohamed Anil in charge of the ministry. Azima Shukoor was the longest serving Attorney General since 1993. Attorneys General list References {{reflist Politics of the Maldives Government of the Maldives * 1932 establishments in the Maldives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Islamic Affairs (Maldives)
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs () is a government agency of the Republic of Maldives, handling the country's religious affairs. It was previously known as Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, and was constituted by the president of Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in 1996. The institution was renamed in November 2008, by the president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs' mandate is established by Constitution of Maldives. Responsibilities *Advising the government of Maldives on religious matters. *Governing the religious views of the general population. *Maintaining and publishing Hidhaayathuge Ali' *Duties under Preservation of Religious Unity law 94/6. *Overseeing issues related to Friday prayer. *Inspecting and approving religious texts. *Maintenance of mosques in Maldives. *Setting the Islamic calendar to be followed by Maldivians. *Prohibition of religious preaching except Islamic. *Management of Zakāt and related aspects. Management of funds. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Asim
Mohamed Asim (born 1960) is a Maldivian civil servant and diplomat who has been Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives 2016 to 2018. He graduated from the American University of Beirut with a B.A. in Public Administration in 1983, and holds an M.A. from California State University, Sacramento and a PhD in political science and international relations from the Australian National University. Minister Asim began his career in the Maldives civil service in 1983 at the President's Office. His first diplomatic appointment came in 2004, as the Maldives High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, with non-resident accreditation to Pakistan and Bangladesh. From 2007 to 2008 he served as the Maldives High Commissioner to the United Kingdom with concurrent accreditation to the European Union. In 2013, Dr Asim was appointed as Head of the Maldives Mission to the EU. In 2014, he was transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Ambassador-at-Large with responsibility for the East, Central and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Asim Portrait 2016
Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. He is believed to be the Seal of the Prophets in Islam, and along with the Quran, his teachings and normative examples form the basis for Islamic religious belief. Muhammad was born in Mecca to the aristocratic Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh. He was the son of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb. His father, Abdullah, the son of tribal leader Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim, died around the time Muhammad was born. His mother Amina died when he was six, leaving Muhammad an orphan. He was raised under the care of his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, and paternal uncle, Abu Talib. In later years, he would periodically seclude himself in a mountain cave named Hira for several nights of prayer. When he was 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Foreign Affairs (Maldives)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives is a cabinet minister in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, responsible for conducting foreign relations Foreign policy, also known as external policy, is the set of strategies and actions a State (polity), state employs in its interactions with other states, unions, and international entities. It encompasses a wide range of objectives, includ ... of the country. List of Foreign ministers The following is a list of foreign ministers of Maldives since 1932: References {{Maldives topics Maldives Foreign Ministers Politicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Homeland Security And Technology (Maldives)
The Ministry of Homeland Security & Technology, formerly known as the Ministry of Home Affairs is part of the Maldivian Executive branch responsible for maintaining law and order in the Maldives at the national level. It was introduced in 1932 after the Maldivian independence under president Ibrahim Nasir, the second president of Maldives. History Ever since the first constitution came into effect, a Ministry of Home Affairs was instituted on 22 December 1932 under the name of "Al Wuzara Al’Dhaakhiliyya" which was mandated to oversee and execute the internal affairs of the country. Since its inception, it's been under the jurisdiction of the Al Wuzara Al’ Dhakhiliyya (The President's Office). Agencies Maldives Police Service Maldives Police Service was first introduced to Maldives under a law established on 29 March 1993 under president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The military was incharge to keep law and order before the establishment of the police department. The first po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Shareef
Adam Shareef Umar (; born 12 December 1964) is a Maldivian politician who is currently the Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works. Education Shareef obtained a master's degree in education from the University of East Anglia. Career He served as Minister of Defense and National Security during the presidency of Abdulla Yameen. Prior to that, he served as the Minister of State for Education from 2014 to 2015. He was also a Special Envoy of President Yameen. He was a Member of the 19th Parliament In modern politics and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: Representation (politics), representing the Election#Suffrage, electorate, making laws, and overseeing ... for the Madduvari Constituency. He is also the Deputy Leader of the People's National Congress (PNC). References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Alumni of the University of East Anglia Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Shareef Portrait 2015
Adam is the name given in Book of Genesis, Genesis 1–5 to the first human. Adam is the first human-being aware of God, and features as such in various belief systems (including Judaism, Christianity, Gnosticism and Islam). According to Christianity, Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. This action introduced death and sin into the world. This sinful nature infected all his descendants, and led humanity to be expelled from the Garden. Only through the crucifixion of Jesus, humanity can be redeemed. In Islam, Adam is considered ''Khalifa'' (خليفة) (successor) on earth. This is understood to mean either that he is God's deputy, the initiation of a new cycle of sentient life on earth, or both. Similar to the Biblical account, the Quran has Adam placed in a garden where he sins by taking from the Tree of life (Quran), Tree of Immortality, so loses his abode in the garden. When Adam repents from his sin, he is forgiven by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
