Mohamed Shaheem Explained

Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed
Office:Minister of Islamic Affairs
Term Start:17 November 2023
President:Mohamed Muizzu
Predecessor:Ahmed Zahir
Office1:Minister of Islamic Affairs
President1:Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik
Termstart1:19 February 2012
Termend1:17 November 2018
Predecessor1:Dr. Abdul Majeed Abdul Bari
Successor1:Dr. Ahmed Ziyad
Birth Date:28 March 1977[1]
Birth Place:Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alif Atoll
Nationality:Maldivian
Party:Progressive Party of Maldives
Alma Mater:Islamic University of Madinah, International Islamic University Malaysia

Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed (born 28 March 1977) is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Islamic Affairs since 17 November 2023.[2]

Early life and education

Shaheem attained his Bachelor of Islamic Sharia from the Islamic University of Madinah and his PhD from International Islamic University Malaysia.[3]

Career

He was the Minister of Islamic Affairs from 19 February 2012 to 17 November 2013 under President Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik. He was also the unsuccessful running mate of President Abdulla Yameen in the 2018 Maldivian presidential election.[4]

He was then appointed Chancellor of Islamic University of Maldives.[5] In 2020, he became a political advisor to the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives.[6]

He was later appointed by President Mohamed Muizzu as the Minister of Islamic Affairs, but when the Parliament decided to vote to approve of Shaheem, majority of the MPs voted no and President Muizzu reappointed him.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: All Ministers . People's Majlis . 16 February 2012.
  2. News: 17 November 2023 . Dr. Muizzu's promising cabinet . 10 April 2024 . Sun.
  3. News: 18 November 2023 . President Dr. Muizzu Has Appointed the New Cabinet . 10 April 2024 . Frontpage.
  4. News: Azmeela . Aishath . 22 October 2019 . Dr. Shaheem announces decision to return to politics . 10 April 2024 . Avas.
  5. News: 9 July 2018 . Dr. Shaheem to retain position as Chancellor of IUM . 10 April 2024 . PSM News.
  6. News: 24 September 2020 . Dr. Shaheem returns to politics, as advisor to opposition coalition . 10 April 2024 . Sun.
  7. News: Shahid . Malika . 29 January 2024 . Reappointment of cabinet members denied parliament approval underway . 10 April 2024 . The Edition.
  8. News: 29 January 2024 . Parliament OKs Saeed, but rejects Haidar, Shaheem and Usham . 10 April 2024 . Sun.