Ahmed Shamheed
Ahmed Shamheed | |
|---|---|
 Portrait, 2012 | |
| Member of the People's Majlis | |
| Assumed office 28 May 2024 | |
| President | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Constituency | South Hulhumalé |
| Minister of Transport and Communication | |
| In office 12 February 2012 – 8 November 2012 | |
| President | Mohamed Waheed Hassan |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Adil Saleem |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Nazim (acting) Ameen Ibrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dhevvadhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives |
| Political party | Maldivian Democratic Party (2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Jumhooree Party (until 2013) |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds (PhD) |
Ahmed Shamheed is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the member of parliament for the South Hulhumalé constituency since 2024 and previously served as the Minister of Transport and Communication of the Maldives from February 2012 to November 2012.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Shamheed was born at Dhevvadhoo in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives.[3] He obtained his PhD in civil engineering.
Career
[edit]Shamheed originally served as an employee at the Ministry of Planning and Development during the Gayoom administration, before becoming a Jumhooree Party and serving as the Director at Villa Shipping and Trade.[4] He was also a Director of the Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Board (MTDC).[4]
On 12 February 2012, Shamheed was appointed by president Mohamed Waheed Hassan as the Minister of Transport and Communication.[4][5] On 8 November, he was president Waheed dismissed him after he extended the lease of Maamigili Airport to Villa Group for 99 years.[2][6] The JP later called the dismissal a "cowardly act".[7] JP later tried proposed to the government to reinstate Shamheed but president Waheed rejected it.[8]
In November 2013, Shamheed left the JP to join the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).[9]
In 2024, Shamheed contested for the parliamentary elections where he contested for the constituency of South Hulhumalé, where he won.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dr. Ahmed Shamheed". People's Majlis. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Transport Minister Dr Shamheed dismissed". Sun. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "ވަޒީރުންގެ މަޖިލިސް ހަމަޖެއްސެވިގޮތް". The President's Office (in Divehi). 15 March 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Lubna, Hawwa (12 February 2012). "Dr Waheed appoints majority opposition, Gayoom supporters to cabinet". Minivan News. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013.
- ^ "The President appoints Attorney General and some Ministers". The President's Office. 12 February 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (8 November 2012). "Transport Minister sacked after extending Maamigili airport lease for 99 years". Minivan News. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ Naish, Ahmed (10 November 2012). "Dismissal of Transport Minister "cowardly act", says JP official". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ Naahee, Mohamed (15 November 2012). "President Waheed rejects JP's proposition to reinstate sacked Transport Minister". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ Naish, Ahmed (14 November 2013). "Jumhooree Party leaders, former Islamic Minister Dr Bari join MDP". Minivan News. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Four candidates from Dhevvadhoo family win Majlis seats". Sun. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2025.