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Yumna Maumoon
Yumna Maumoon (born 20 March 1970) is a Maldivian politician who served as Minister of Arts, Culture, and Heritage from 17 November 2018 to 17 November 2023 under the administration of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Yumna is the younger daughter of president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who served as the president of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008. She also served as assistant director at National Centre for Linguistic and Historical Research. Personal life Yumna Maumoon was born on 20 March 1970 as the younger twin–sister of Dunya Maumoon and daughter of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Nasreena Ibrahim Nasreena Ibrahim (born 20 December 1950) is a Maldivian activist who was the first lady of the Maldives from November 1978 to November 2008, as the wife of president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. She is the longest tenured first lady in history of the .... She is married to Mohamed Nadheem. References Living people Politicians from Malé Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 1970 births Women government mi ...
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Cabinet Of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
The Cabinet of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was the most senior level of the executive branch of the government of the Maldives from 2018 to 2023. The cabinet ministers were appointed following Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's inauguration as president. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih assumed office as President of the Maldives on 17 November 2023. The cabinet ministers were also appointed on 17 November 2023. Overview President Solih's administration originally comprised up of 19 ministers along with the Attorney General in the cabinet. The positions were distributed among politicians representing various political factions. Following the appointments of ministers, Solih submitted the names of ministers to the People's Majlis for approval. On 11 June 2020, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih dissolved the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, along with the dissolution, the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure was renamed to the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. On 5 May ...
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Dunya Maumoon
Dunya Maumoon (born 20 March 1970) is a Maldivian politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2016 of the Maldives. Personal life Dunya Maumoon was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives from 2013- 2016.  She is the eldest daughter of former president of Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and the sister to Ahmed Faris Maumoon Minister for Foreign Affairs (Nov 2013 – July 2016) Maumoon served as the Foreign Minister of the Maldives from November 2013 until July 2016. Maumoon was the first female Foreign Minister of the Maldives. Maumoon played a key role in establishing and re‐energising close ties with traditional friends such as India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Maumoon provided leadership for the Maldivians in its second term serving on the UN's Human Rights Council. Deputy Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs After her tenure with the UNFPA, in January 2007, Maumoon took up the position of Deputy Minister at the Ministry of F ...
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Women Government Ministers Of The Maldives
A woman is an adult female human. Before adulthood, a female child or Adolescence, adolescent is referred to as a girl. Typically, women are of the female sex and inherit a pair of X chromosomes, one from each parent, and women with functional uteruses are capable of pregnancy and giving childbirth, birth from puberty until menopause. More generally, sex differentiation of the female fetus is governed by the lack of a present, or functioning, ''SRY'' gene on either one of the respective sex chromosomes. Sex differences in human physiology, Female anatomy is distinguished from male anatomy by the female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva. An adult woman generally has a wider pelvis, broader hips, and larger breasts than an adult man. These characteristics facilitate childbirth and breastfeeding. Women typically have less facial and other body hair, have a higher body fat composition, and are on average shorter and less ...
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1970 Births
Events January * January 1 – Unix time epoch reached at 00:00:00 UTC. * January 5 – The 7.1 1970 Tonghai earthquake, Tonghai earthquake shakes Tonghai County, Yunnan province, China, with a maximum Mercalli intensity scale, Mercalli intensity of X (''Extreme''). Between 10,000 and 14,621 are killed and 30,000 injured. * January 15 – After a 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria, Biafran forces under Philip Effiong formally surrender to General Yakubu Gowon, ending the Nigerian Civil War. February * February 1 – The Benavídez rail disaster near Buenos Aires, Argentina (a rear-end collision) kills 236. * February 10 – An avalanche at Val-d'Isère, France, kills 41 tourists. * February 11 – ''Ohsumi (satellite), Ohsumi'', Japan's first satellite, is launched on a Lambda-4 rocket. * February 22 – Guyana becomes a Republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. * February – Multi-business Conglomerate (company), conglomerate Virgin Group is founded as a ...
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Politicians From Malé
A politician is a person who participates in policy-making processes, usually holding an elective position in government. Politicians represent the people, make decisions, and influence the formulation of public policy. The roles or duties that politicians must perform vary depending on the level of government they serve, whether local, national, or international. The ideological orientation that politicians adopt often stems from their previous experience, education, beliefs, the political parties they belong to, or public opinion. Politicians sometimes face many challenges and mistakes that may affect their credibility and ability to persuade. These mistakes include political corruption resulting from their misuse and exploitation of power to achieve their interests, which requires them to prioritize the public interest and develop long-term strategies. Challenges include how to keep up with the development of social media and confronting biased media, in addition to discrimi ...
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Living People
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The Edition
''Mihaaru'' () is a Maldivian daily List of newspapers in the Maldives, newspaper. The name ''Mihaaru'' translates to "Now". It is headquartered in Malé, Maldives. It is read by readers all over the country and is known to be a trusted source of information. History Following the dispute of ownership and dissolution of Haveeru Daily, ex-Haveeru journalists formed ''Mihaaru'' to launch a revival of a trusted newspaper. ''Mihaaru'' previously faced closure threats by the Courts but the issues were sorted out at the Labour Tribunal. In 2017, the Criminal Court of the Maldives, Criminal Court banned ''Mihaaru's'' journalists from covering trials after a report was published criticising the justice system. Soon after though, ''Mihaaru's'' journalists were unbanned. In 2019, ''Mihaaru'' was nominated for all the categories of the 2018 Maldives Journalism Awards, where it won five. In 2022, five journalists received awards from the Maldives Journalism Awards. In June of the same ...
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The President's Office
The President's Office (, abbreviation: PO) is the office of the President of the Maldives. It was established on 11 November 1968 with the adoption of the Second Republic in 1968. The President's Office administer functions and activities to facilitate the President exercising Executive authority as provided for in the Constitution and law. Offices Cabinet Office The Cabinet Office was established firstly to coordinate the activities of the cabinet and to provide technical advice and secretarial support to the cabinet, secondly to provide all the necessary information and assistance to the President if and when the President is held answerable and accountable to the People's Majlis and to assist the President in carrying out his responsibilities with regard to elections, public referendums, protection of the constitution and with regard to his role as Head of State and Head of Government. Finally it is to carryout the functions of establishing and abolishing government ministri ...
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Maldives Reform Movement
The Maldives Reform Movement () was a political party in the Maldives officially founded on 20 November 2019. The Elections Commission (EC) authorized the formation on 2 October 2019. The party was registered by Yumna Maumoon but was founded by former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom after disagreements with Abdulla Yameen about the direction of the Progressive Party of Maldives. It was dissolved on 29 January 2025. History MRM was the political party established by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who as of the party's founding was Asia's longest-serving president by time in office. He established the Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) in 2005 after giving his consent legalizing political parties in Maldives. His disputes with the party leader at the time, Ahmed Thasmeen Ali, led to him leaving and establishing the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) in October 2011. Nonetheless, Maumoon left the PPM in 2017 over a dispute over its leadership with his estranged half-brother, former president ...
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Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (; born 4 May 1964), popularly known as Ibu, is a Maldivian politician who served as the 7th President of the Maldives from 2018 to 2023. Solih was a parliamentarian for 15 years, he represented the Hinnavaru constituency and the Lhaviyani Atoll constituency during his tenure. He played a significant role in the democratic reforms of the Maldives and led the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to victory in the 2018 presidential election. Solih was elected president on 23 September 2018 after winning the 2018 presidential election as the candidate for the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). His presidency focused on democratic governance, environmental sustainability, and strengthening international relations. Early and personal life Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was born on 1 March 1962 in Hinnavaru, Maldives. At a young age, he moved to Malé for his education and has been a resident there ever since. He is one of 13 children in his family. Solih completed hi ...
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Raajje TV
Raajje TV is a television channel based in the Maldives, known for its news coverage, entertainment programs, and cultural content. The channel started broadcasting on 5 June 2008 as Future TV, adopting its current name in 2011. Arson Attack on Raajje TV On 7 October 2013, the channel's television station in Queen of the Night building in Malé was targeted in an arson attack. The perpetrators reportedly used petrol bombs to set fire to the station's studios, causing significant damage to the building and equipment. There were no casualties reported. The attack was widely condemned by local and international organisations as an assault on press freedom. Raajje TV, known for its critical coverage of the Maldivian government, had previously faced threats and intimidation due to its journalism. The attack sparked concerns about the safety of journalists and the state of media freedom in the Maldives. It was revealed in Al Jazeera's documentary '' Stealing Paradise'' that Ahmed A ...
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Master Of Arts
A Master of Arts ( or ''Artium Magister''; abbreviated MA or AM) is the holder of a master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is usually contrasted with that of Master of Science. Those admitted to the degree have typically studied subjects within the scope of the humanities and social sciences, such as history, literature, languages, linguistics, public administration, political science, communication studies, law or diplomacy; however, different universities have different conventions and may also offer the degree for fields typically considered within the natural sciences and mathematics. The degree can be conferred in respect of completing courses and passing examinations, research, or a combination of the two. The degree of Master of Arts traces its origins to the teaching license or of the University of Paris, designed to produce "masters" who were graduate teachers of their subjects. Europe Czech Republic and Slovakia Like all EU membe ...
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