Our Leadership

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu became the 8th President of the Republic of Maldives on 17th November 2023. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from University of Leeds, UK and is also certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the US.

President Muizzu's career in public service began in March 1998, as a Construction and Public Works Planning Technician Trainee at the Ministry of Construction and Public Works. Over the years, he held some key positions in both the public and private sectors, as well as leadership positions in political parties.

During his tenure as the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure from February 2012 to November 2018, he oversaw some of the most significant housing and infrastructure developments in the Maldives’ including the construction of the tallest building, road networks, and major land reclamation projects. Projects like the Sinamalé Bridge, Dharumavantha Hospital, Hiya Flats, the Malé Ring Road, Industrial Village, and

the reclamation of Hulhumalé Phase II stand as testimony to his visionary leadership and service to the nation. He also transformed Malé City by setting up parks and public spaces, and he completed numerous land reclamation, harbor development, and water and sewerage projects across the atolls.

In May 2021, Dr. Muizzu became the first directly elected Mayor of Malé City, where he worked to create a greener and more livable environment. His engagement with citizens, house visits to understand their living conditions, and advocacy for decentralization and local empowerment earned him widespread support.

During his presidential campaign, President Muizzu promised to safeguard freedom, security, justice, and equality in the Maldives and pledged to uphold the values of Islam and patriotism to usher in a new era of development for the nation. In his first public address as President, he reaffirmed his commitment to his pledges.

 

 

Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef

Vice President Uz. Hussain Mohamed Latheef took office on 17 November, 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Member of Parliament for Fares Maathoda constituency for nine years. During his time in parliament, he was recognized for his dedicated service to his constituents.

His government service began in 2004 as Secretary at Hulhumalé Hospital. Over the years, he has held key positions at the Ministry of Gender, Family, and Human Rights, as well as the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives. Beyond the public sector, he also worked in several private companies and lectured at the Family Court, educating the public on marriage and family relations.

Vice President Uz. Hussain Mohamed Latheef is well-known for his passion for sports and social development. He played an active role in the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), where he served as Senior Vice President. During his academic years, he was involved in both sports and literary activities.

He is an alumnus of Al-Azhar University in Egypt, where he earned a degree in Social Service and Community Development. He later received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom. Proficient in both English and Arabic, the Vice President has a well-rounded background in education and public service.

 

 

Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam

Her Excellency Iruthisham Adam was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives on 14 April 2026 by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Prior to this appointment, she served as the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as Non-Resident Ambassador to the French Republic and Non Resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. Her Excellency Iruthisham Adam was elected as the Second Vice President of the34th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) General Assembly held on 24 November - 3 December 2025.

A career diplomat with over 26 years of service, Minister Iruthisham has been a trailblazer for Maldivian women in diplomacy. She was the first female diplomat from the Maldives to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies under the Foreign Service Programme at the University of Oxford. In October 2009, she made history as the first female from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be appointed as Permanent Representative/Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations Offices in Geneva (UNOG).
During her tenure as Permanent Representative to UNOG, she concurrently served as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Maldives to the World Trade Organization and Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Swiss Confederation (2009-2014). She was also accredited as the first Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to Germany, Italy, and Türkiye while resident in Geneva. In 2010, she was elected as the Vice Chairperson of the State Parties Conferences to the United Nations Committee Against Torture. In 2013, she was elected as Vice President of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

In addition to her diplomatic service, Her Excellency Iruthisham has held key ministerial positions within the Government of Maldives, serving as Minister of Health from 2015 to 2016 and Minister of Youth and Sports from 2016 to 2018.

Her accomplishments have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the “Outstanding Lifetime Achiever Award” by Women Icon powered by Times Women (2022), the “Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award” from the University of Westminster (2021), and the British Chevening Award (1998).

Minister Iruthisham holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Public Administration from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji, awarded under the Commonwealth CFTC Scholarship. She also obtained a Master’s degree in Diplomatic Studies with distinction from the University of Westminster in London.