Mohamed Muizzu

Politician, Engineer

Maldivian Malé, Maldives

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Engineer
NationalityMaldivian
Date of Birth15/06/1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceMalé, Maldives

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Bio/Wiki

Other nameMohamed Muiz
Famous forBeing the 8th President of the Maldives

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (183 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • BE and ME in Structural Engineering from the University of London
  • PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Leeds
CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI)

Personal Life

College/University
  • University of London, UK
  • University of Leeds, UK
ReligionIslam
HobbiesReading, Travelling
ControversyAccusations of Forcing A Maid To End Her Life in the 2023 Presidential elections

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date18/05/2003

Family

FatherShaikh Hussain Abdul Rahman (former judge in Maldives)
MotherHusna Adam Ismail Manik
SpouseSajidha Mohamed
Children
  • Umair Muizzu
  • Zaid Muizzu
  • Yasmin Muizzu

Career

Politics
Political Party
  • Adhaalath Party (AP) (2012-2013)
  • Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) (2013-2019)
  • Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) (2019)
  • People's National Congress (2025-present)
Political Journey
  • Became a member of the AP (2012)
  • Joined the MDA (2013)
  • Re-appointed as the Minister of Housing and Environment (2013)
  • Left the Ministry of Housing and Environment (17 November 2018)
  • Joined PPM (2019)
  • Appointed as the vice-president of PPM
  • Made in-charge of the Elections Department
  • Contested and won the Malé Mayoral elections on PPM’s ticket (2021)
  • Served as the Mayor of Malé (2021-2023)
  • Contested and won the Presidential elections in the Maldives (2023)
  • Became President of the Maldives (17 November 2023)
  • Appointed as Secretary General of the Adhaalath Party (2010)
  • First Mayor of Malé to be directly elected by residents
  • Became the 8th President of the Maldives (17/11/2023)
  • Led the Progressive-Congress coalition until Progressive Party of Maldives was dissolved (2025)
  • Continued as president of the People's National Congress (2025-present)
Government Service
Construction and Public Works Planning Technician TraineeMarch 1998 at Ministry of Construction and Public Works
Minister of Housing and InfrastructureFebruary 2012 - November 2018 (longest-serving housing minister in Maldivian history)
Mayor of Malé17 May 2021 - 17 November 2023 (first Mayor to resign from position)
President of the Maldives17 November 2023 - present
Major Infrastructure Projects
  • China-Maldives Friendship Bridge (Sinamalé Bridge)
  • Ring Road projects
  • Multiple land reclamation projects
  • Harbour development projects
  • Water and sewerage projects across the atolls
  • Housing development programs
  • Urban regeneration programs
  • Parks and public spaces in Malé City

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Muizzu led the "India Out" campaign during the 2023 Presidential electoral campaign to remove Indian military forces from the Maldives.
2. He was born into a Muslim family in the Maldives.
3. Before entering politics in 2012, Muizzu worked as a civil engineer and oversaw infrastructural projects in the Maldives.
4. Appointed Minister of Housing and Environment in 2012 by President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik.
5. Muizzu gained recognition in the Maldives for implementing projects supported by China, including the Sinamalé Bridge and the Ring Road.
6. He played a significant role in developing partnerships with global players while serving as Minister of Housing and Environment.
7. In 2021, Muizzu won the Malé Mayoral elections with 9,548 votes.
8. In 2023, he was nominated as the Presidential candidate by the Progressive Alliance Coalition.
9. Muizzu won the 2023 Presidential elections in the second round with 54.04% of the votes.
10. He advocated for the withdrawal of Indian troops during the 2023 Presidential campaign.
11. Muizzu expressed intentions to strengthen ties with China and faced criticism for favoritism towards China.
12. A decision to withdraw Indian troops from the Maldives was set for March 15, 2024.
13. Amid tensions with India, Muizzu referred to India as the 'closest ally' in March 2024.
14. He launched a fundraising campaign in June 2024 in solidarity with Palestine and imposed a ban on Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives.
15. In 2024, Mauritius State Minister Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem was accused of practicing black magic on Muizzu and subsequently arrested by Maldives Police.
16. He was the first Mayor of Malé to be elected for a five-year term.
17. His mayoral tenure ended 11 years of control by the Maldivian Democratic Party over the Malé City Council.
18. During his mayoral tenure, Muizzu undertook house calls to understand living conditions in Malé and advocated for decentralisation and empowerment of local bodies.
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