Mohamed Muizzu Age, Wiki and Bio

Mohamed Muizzu

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Engineer
NationalityMaldivian
Date of Birth15/06/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceMalé, Maldives

Bio/Wiki

Other nameMohamed Muiz
Famous forBeing the 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

Personal Life

Zodiac signGemini
HometownMalé, Maldives
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 May 2003

Family

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

Career

Politics
Political Party
  • Adhaalath Party (AP) (2012-2013)
  • Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) (2013-2019)
  • Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) (2019)
Political Journey
  • Became a member of the AP (2012)
  • Appointed as the Minister of Housing and Environment (21 May 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)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Muizzu led the "India Out" campaign during the 2023 Presidential electoral campaign to remove Indian military forces from the Maldives.
He was born into a Muslim family in the Maldives.
Before entering politics in 2012, Muizzu worked as a civil engineer and oversaw infrastructural projects in the Maldives.
Appointed Minister of Housing and Environment in 2012 by President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik.
Muizzu gained recognition in the Maldives for implementing projects supported by China, including the Sinamalé Bridge and the Ring Road.
He played a significant role in developing partnerships with global players while serving as Minister of Housing and Environment.
In 2021, Muizzu won the Malé Mayoral elections with 9,548 votes.
In 2023, he was nominated as the Presidential candidate by the Progressive Alliance Coalition.
Muizzu won the 2023 Presidential elections in the second round with 54.04% of the votes.
He advocated for the withdrawal of Indian troops during the 2023 Presidential campaign.
Muizzu expressed intentions to strengthen ties with China and faced criticism for favoritism towards China.
A decision to withdraw Indian troops from the Maldives was set for March 15, 2024.
Amid tensions with India, Muizzu referred to India as the 'closest ally' in March 2024.
He launched a fundraising campaign in June 2024 in solidarity with Palestine and imposed a ban on Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives.
In 2024, Mauritius State Minister Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem was accused of practicing black magic on Muizzu and subsequently arrested by Maldives Police.