The employers

Here is our little who’s who of industry bosses and some background info on them and the businesses they own, operate, manage, lease or are affiliated with. The list is not arranged in any particular order of preference and is an on going effort. If there is any inaccuracy please comment.
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HPL Chairman Ong Beng Seng

Chairman Ong Beng Seng is said to own shares in Kandooma, Rihiveli, Bandos, Kuda Huraa (4 Seasons) as well as Landaagiraavaru (4 Seasons)

Malaysian citizen known as OBS lives in Singapore, where he has many investments in luxury hotels, real estate, steel. Has joint venture with Giorgio Armani to double number of A/X shops worldwide. Longtime partner of Hard Rock, his office situated above a Hard Rock Cafe. Just closed deal to bring Formula One racing to the island nation. Wife, Christina, whose family made fortune in oil trading, often invests alongside him.
source: Forbes
more info: in DO, link 2

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pic source:http://www.maldivesonlineguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/john_phillipson.jpg

>John Philipson – Area Director, Soneva Gili Maldives.
>more than 17 years of hospitality experience (as of 2007)
>most recent assignment was as GM of Rocco Forte Hotels’ The Lowry, in Manchester and The St. David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff, Wales.
>joined the hospitality business in 1990 with Hyatt International in Grand Cayman Island, in the Caribbean.
>British
>completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality from New Hampshire College as well as his Masters of Science in Hospitality at I.M.C.A. Socrates in Boulder, Colorado.
>is based at Soneva Fushi
> e-mail address is: john@sixsenses.com
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ADK CEO Nashid

ADK Nashid is “owner” of Gaakoshibee which will be opened as Renaissance Maldives Gaakoshibee Resort & Spa by JW Mariot International

“DK’s beginnings with the small medical clinic with a single doctor and an attached pharmacy that was opened in 1987 under the name “Mediclinic” by Mr. Ahmed Nashid and Mr. Hassan Ibrahim, who are brothers-in-law. As the clinic became more and more recognized and its services expanded, the Clinic was upgraded as ADK Medical Centre in 1990.
ADK’s opened second pharmacy in 1990 and the separation of its pharmaceutical and medical services in 1994. The medical and clinical operations were brought under ADK Enterprises Private Limited while ADK Company Private Limited concentrated on expanding the pharmaceutical operations.
ADK Hospital, which was commissioned in 1996. The 50-bed multi-specialty Hospital is equipped with state-of the-art diagnostic facilities, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
ADK’s pharmaceutical operations have expanded significantly over the past 17 years and it is today the largest wholesale distributor as well as retailer of pharmaceutical products in the country. Currently, ADK operates 5 pharmacies in Male’, 1 in Villingilli Island and an optical showroom, with exclusive rights to advertise and sell Alcon Pharmaceuticals and Hugo Boss products in the Maldives.
ADK also operates a medical clinic and a pharmacy in Sun Island Resort
In 1999, ADK signed a distributor agreement with SHARP Corporation as its Sole Agent in the Maldives and opened up the Planet Electronics, a showroom for SHARP products.
ADK is also the largest shareholder in the newly revitalized J-SAT Communications, a company
Involved in providing cable TV entertainment to Maldivian homes through its CableVision network.
More recently, ADK has also embarked upon retailing and servicing cellular telephones and accessories through its newly opened shop, “Dialogue.”
ADK today represents one of the most successful, innovative and dynamic business venture in the Maldives, with a staff strength of nearly 250 and a business turnover of over US$ 4 million.
The Board of Directors of ADK Company comprises Mr. Ahmed Nashid, CEO/ Managing Director and Mr. Hassan Ibrahim, Executive Director. ”
source:http://www.adkhospital.mv/AboutUs/How.htm

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Shuaib Shuaib M. Shah Son in Law of Former president

>Shuaib M. Shah (Son in law of former preisident Maumoon, CEO of Island Hideaways at Dhonakulhi)
>Shuaib M. Shah, B.A. (Hons) (London), Barrister-at-Law
> graduated from the University of London in 1993 with a BA Degree in Law and Arabic.
>qualified as a Barrister at the Inns of Court School of Law and worked in private practice as a general common law practitioner at leading London Chambers in Lincoln’s Inn and the Inner Temple.

>joined the Private Bank Group of Citibank (http://www.citibank.com) –in 1996 and headed the London Legal Department for over 2 years.

>In 1999 was a founder partner of the private legal practice Shah, Hussain & Co. Barristers and Attorneys.
>In 2000 Shuaib had the privilege of being the first foreign lawyer in the Maldives to be granted a license to practise law in the Maldivian Courts. (Being son in law of the president has many advantages..)

> is also a Lecturer in Law to trainee Chartered Accountants at the Maldives Institute of Management and Administration, and a lecturer to trainee stockbrokers at the Capital Markets Development Section of the Maldives Monetary Authority.

>You may contact Shuaib at his E-mail address: shuaib@shclawyers.com or on his mobile (+960) 7771177.

source: http://www.shclawyers.com/lw_shuaib.html

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Ahmed Tasmeen Ali

Ahmed Thasmeen Ali (born 1967)

>Holds a BA degree in Economics from University of Warwick in England and a Master’s degree in Political Science of the American University in Cairo, Egypt.

>has been an MP for Baa atoll since the 1990s.
>was Minister of Home Affairs under the regime of former president Maumoon.
>became Atoll Development Minister in 2007.
>In the October 2008 presidential election, he was the running mate of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
>Currently he is the Deputy Leader of the opposition party, DRP.

>owns resorts and other businesses, including Reethi Beach Resort and Fonaddhoo Tuna Products.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Thasmeen_Ali

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Mohamed Adil

“Moho” is brother of Thasmeen another resort owner, and is popularly known as the “owner” of Reethi Rah resort.

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wife turned resort owner

A very controversial resort owner according to a damning report on DO. Here is the link: http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/articles/khadeeja-3_2207054.htm

Monaza Naeem

The report is damning summary of how Mrs Khadeeja basically twisted the arms of her former husband and obtained the island Ranveli thanks to her connections to the former first lady Nasreena. Lots of politics in the picture but for lack of info on her business profile we have nothing to go but this.

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Sonu and Eva

Sonu Shivdasani, Chairman and CEO, founded the Six Senses group together with his wife, Eva. British born, he is a former student of Eton College, and holds an M.A. in English Literature from Oxford University.
Sonu began his career with a two-year induction into the family business in West Africa and Europe covering industries such as Breweries, Vineyards, Tea Plantation, Oil Services, Computer distribution, and Financial Services.
In 1991, Sonu reduced the amount of time he spent in the family businesses and made a small investment in Pavilion Resorts. The original shareholding was later extended to full ownership and renamed as Six Senses Hotels & Resorts, later to become Six Senses Resorts & Spas. The company’s focus was changed to the higher end 5 star designer niche. The executive team also changed so that the
management’s skills reflected the requirements of the new strategic direction.
In October 1995 he opened his first new build resort, in the Maldives, and created the brand: Soneva. This was followed by the Evason brand, initially in Thailand and Vietnam, and Six Senses Spas.

 

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WilliamHeinecke chairman Minor International

William Heinecke of Anantara Resorts

Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Minor Group
from wikipedia. link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_E._Heinecke

One of the best-known expatriates in Southeast Asia, Bill Heinecke is the driving force behind the unparalleled successes of the stable of subsidiaries under the Minor Group umbrella. These companies add up to an impressive list of leading global brands across the lifestyle and leisure sectors with a proud heritage that is deeply rooted in Thailand. Minor Corporation manufactures and markets a portfolio of leading fashion, cosmetics and leisure brands, while Minor International currently operates 16 world-class hotels and resorts and more than 630 branded food service outlets across Asia and the Middle East.

Born in 1949, William Ellwood Heinecke moved to Bangkok in 1963 with his family. Having previously been based in Japan, Hong Kong and Malaysia, the expatriate life was no novelty to them. His father served 25 years with the US military through two wars and later joined the foreign service, while his mother worked as an Asia correspondent for Time magazine. Bill became a student at the International School and, almost at once, began demonstrating the rare entrepreneurial skills that would become a hallmark of his remarkable career. Passionate about go-karting, he persuaded the editor of Bangkok World to let him write a column on the subject, his wish was granted but on condition that he secured advertisements to run alongside it.

Bill’s first venture proved so successful that, at the age of 17, he took over from the paper’s advertising manager while still attending school. By the time he graduated a year later, he launched Inter-Asian Enterprise to supply office cleaning services, and Inter-Asian Publicity – a radio advertising company – with around US$ 1,200 he had borrowed. The latter he later sold off to Ogilvy & Mather and, in 1967, founded Minor Holdings that would grow into The Minor Group over the next four decades, spanning more than 30 companies. Bill Heinecke was on his way, with an extraordinary series of triumphs and a few setbacks that he met philosophically: “Deals are like buses,” he was quoted as saying. “There will always be another one along the way.”

He married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen, in 1968 and they have two sons, David and John. A fine balance between family life and empire building saw him embark on his first hotel venture in 1978, the Royal Garden Resort in Pattaya. Though his endeavours have included advertising agencies and other hotels in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and beyond Thailand’s borders, he is probably best known as the man who successfully introduced American-style fast foods to Thailand in the late 70’s and 80’s – brands like Mister Donut, Pizza Hut, and Burger King.

In 1991, Bill Heinecke became a Thai citizen. Still actively involved in a day-to-day basis in the empire he founded – especially overseeing global expansion plans – he now makes time to enjoy hobbies like piloting his airplane, scuba diving or racing vintage cars. A two-time past president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, he sat on the Prime Minister’s Foreign Investment Advisory Council, and is also a keen supporter of the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre. He authored The Entrepreneur, which has subsequently seen several reprints and has been translated into a number of languages.

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Chairman of Yacht Tours Jabir with his wifeDhiyana former AG

Abdulla Jabir is the CEO of Yacht Tours and a prominent bussiness person. He is currently involved with MTDC in Herethere as the operator of the resort which is currently in litigation over disagreements with MTDC. He is also developing a resort in Huvadhoo Atoll.

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Mr. Mohamed Shaweed is the chairman of the Board of Directors and the President of Platinum Capital Holdings Pvt Ltd. Mr. Shaweed is also in charge of the inheritance and represents his family in all aspects of business. Mr. Shaweed is well respected among the business community and has in-depth knowledge and experience in a broad range of businesses, from general consumer trading to investments in the tourism industry. He is also the Chairman and Director of VB Brothers Private Limited; a company engaged in general trade of consumer items. Mr. Shaweed’s academic background is in business, finance and hotel management

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Ho Kwon Ping
Executive Chairman
from link: http://www.banyantree.com/corporate/about_us/board_of_directors.html

The Founder of our Group, Mr Ho is responsible for its overall management and operations. He has been a Director since 5 July 2000. He was designated Executive Chairman on 1 March 2004 and was last re-elected on 26 April 2007.

Mr Ho is also Chairman of Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited, Thai Wah Food Products Public Company Limited, Singapore Management University, MediaCorp Pte Ltd and the Asia-Arab Forum. He is a member of the Asia-Pacific Council of The Nature Conservancy, Asia Regional Advisory Board of London Business School, International Council and East Asia Council of INSEAD, International Council of the Asia Society, and Management Board of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore.

Mr Ho previously served as a Director of Singapore Airlines Limited and Air Seychelles Limited. He was also a Director of Standard Chartered PLC for about ten years from 1996, and a Board Member of the Singapore Tourism Board in 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the then University of Singapore and an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University, USA.

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HUSSEIN AFEEF (CHAMPA)

Resorts: Meerufenfushi, Gasfinolhu, Kuredhu
holds shares in Crown Company and besides resorts owned by Crown Company, he owns several other resorts

Postions held:
Economic advisor and close confident of former President Gayoom
Chairman of Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (Regime appointed)
Shared ownership of Trans Maldives Airways (TMA) with former Finance Minister Gasim

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Sun Travel Shiyam (Deputy Leader of DRP).
former Member of Majlis (MP) for Dhaalu Atoll and DRP member
Olhuveli Beach Resort, Vilu Reef and Spa Resort

Mr. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed or Sun Travel Siyam

1987 Storekeeper at Furana Tourist Resort (age =18)
1987 Transport Manager @ Kurumba Village
1988 Receptionist
Head Cashier
Accountant
Reservations Manager
Public Relations Officer @ Vellassaru Tourist Resort

1989 guest handling at the airport on a self-employed basis.
Public Relations Officer for Vellassaru Tourist Resort
Airport Representative for Makunudhoo Club and Galeena Maldives. 1990 guest handling to Jetan Travel, Rannalhi and Bathalaa.
1990 On 8th May found Sun Travel and Tours Pvt. Ltd., as a 50% shareholder.

1991 Managing Director of Sun Travel and Tours Pvt. Ltd.
1992 Managing Director and Financial Director.

1997 bought additional 49.5% of the shares of Sun Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd, bringing his share total to 99.5%.

achievements: Sun Investments Pvt. Ltd.
first resort, Vilu Reef Resort.

currently serving as a Member of the EC for the PATA Maldives Chapter.”

At least this is what is said about him in his official profile… but anyone with a clear conscience will agree that a person who was a receptionist, a Head Cashier, The Accountant as well as Reservations Manager and Public Relations Officer AND all these positions in the course of one year would have a pretty hectic life of a job! Too good to be true.. but any ways…

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Chairman of Villa Group MR. Gasim Ibrahim

In 1969, Mr. Qasim Ibrahim, after completing his education began his career as a clerk at the Government Hospital in Male’. Upon completion of a professional course in Accountancy, he was promoted to the post of Accountant in 1972. In 1973, after he left his job in the Government Hospital, he took up an appointment as Manager at M/S Alia Furniture Mart and subsequently worked for Crescent- a trading organisation, for a short period. In 1974, he joined an outlet of the Maldivian Government Bodu Store (MGBS) presently known as the State Trading Organisation (STO). His business skill as a retail shop manager emerged at this stage and was reflected in the sharp improvement in the performance of this outlet, which was ranked, as STO’s most efficient. This was the first evidence of his inherent entrepreneurial skills.

The experience gained during this period provided the motivation for setting up his own trading business in 1976, with an initial borrowed capital of US$ 2,000, which was then equivalent to 15,000 Maldivian Rufiyaa. He traded in commodities such as rice, tobacco, diesel and kerosene, which proved to be profitable, and the business experienced rapid growth. During the initial stages, the business was a complete one-man-show and it was Mr. Qasim’s perseverance, wisdom, and vision that helped it to grow to its current stature.

As a result of his financial prudence, after only four years in business, Mr. Qasim was able to accumulate adequate funds to purchase his first shipping vessel, an old fishing vessel converted to carry cargo and oil, to facilitate oil imports. By April 14, 1986, Mr. Qasim Ibrahim’s business had expanded to such an extent that a decision was taken to register his business under the name of Villa Shipping and Trading Company Limited (Villa). Thus came in to existence a company, which later went on to be one of the largest in the Republic of Maldives. Since then, the Company has diversified its business to include tourism and inter island marine transport under its umbrella. In addition, the Company trades in an increasing number of products in the Maldives. “Shell” and “Agfa” are two such renowned brand names represented by Villa in the Maldives, as a Sole Agent.

On the Registration the shareholders were Mr. Qasim Ibrahim and Mrs. Rabia Hussein holding 95% and 5% respectively of the share capital. For strategic reasons, Villa Shipping (Singapore) Pte Limited was incorporated in Singapore on December 19,1991 with Villa holding a major interest. The paid up capital by Villa shipping (Singapore) now stands at S$ 500,000.

In October 1996, representative office, with the primary objective of promoting Villa resorts, opened in Frankfurt, Germany. Constraints on the activities permitted through the representative office led to the creation of a company with wider objectives. Villa Holidays Touristik GmbH was incorporated by Mr. Qasim Ibrahim on 23rd July 1997 with a paid-up capital of DM 500, 000. The purpose of establishing this private limited company registered with German authorities is to act as a wholesaler for Holiday packages to the Maldives, an agent for sales of hotel rooms in the Maldives, sale of air tickets, and a vehicle for acquiring and trading of tourism related properties and real estate such as hotels and resorts world wide.

In the year 2001 and 2002 Villa Hotels, Tokyo and Villa Hotels, Hong Kong were established repectively. The objective is to further streghten the flow of tourists to Villa Hotels from the Asia Pasific markets.

In terms of keeping abreast in the Maldives, Villa is in the process of filling its senior cadre with Professionals in their respective fields. Over a period of time, Mr. Qasim Ibrahim has emerged as a well-recognised and respected personality in the Maldives, culminating in his election as a Member of Parliament in 1989. In addition, he has held and still holds various other posts in a number of Government committees and regional bodies. The following are some of the key positions held by him, bearing ample testimony to his business acumen and leadership.

* PRESIDENT SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry
* PRESIDENT Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI)
* FOUNDER MEMBER Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI)
* FOUNDER MEMBER Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI)
* VICE PRESIDENT & BOARD MEMBER Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI)
* BOARD MEMBER Maldives Ports Authority (Government Appointment)
* FORMER BOARD MEMBER Bank of Maldives

source:http://www.villahotels.com/about-us/the-founder.html

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Muhammad Umar Manik, Universal Group

Muhammad Umar Maniku or MU Manik as he prefferers to be called is the group boss of Universal Hotels. He along with his brother Ali Maniku are the big shots of the group which include another brother Ibrahim Maniku as well as Ahmed Did and their nephew Andeen. The Universal Group connections to the former government of Gayoom enabled them to own and operate many bussiness interests in the country including the much famed or (infamed?) shipping line MSL which is reputed to have started with 102 and over the years “streamlined” and has a fleet of 2 now. MU Maniku was infact one of the founders tourism in Maldives in the sense they were the first to host the first group of ‘tourists’ to Maldives way back in 70s.
according to an ifc
Universal Enterprises was founded in 1972 by two brothers from the Maldives, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Umar Maniku. Mr. Mohamed Umar Maniku was one of the hosts for the first organized tour to visit the Maldives. In 1978, the two brothers incorporated Universal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., a Maldives based tourism company. Universal has since grown and evolved and is now the largest single resort operator in the country with ten quality resorts in eight islands and a total of more than 1000 rooms.

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Solomon Kerzner or Sol Kerzner is a South African property tycoon who owns the One and Only brands in Maldives amongst the many hotels he owns world wide. Some info on him:
DOB: 23/08/1935
nationality: South African
Country of Residence: UK
Father’s Name: Morris Kerzner
Spouse’s Name: Heather Lindsay Murphy
Children: 2 son(s) 3 daughter(s)
School: Athlone BHS
Recreational Activities: snowskiing, tennis
Education: Bachelor of Accountancy @University of the Witwatersrand
Web site http://www.kerzner.com
Email: kerzner@kerzner.com

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Susantha Ratnayeke Chairman John Keels

Susantha Chaminda Ratnayake ia Sri Lankan businessman. At age 47, he became the youngest-ever Chairman of Sri Lanka’s foremost conglomerate, John Keells Holdings, when he succeeded Vivendra Lintotawela on January 1, 2006.

Ratnayake studied at Trinity College, Kandy, until he finished his O levels and finished his secondary education at Royal College, Colombo. At the age of 19 he joined Mackinnons Travel as a trainee executive working under the mentorship of Tyrell Mutthiah, who unfortumtely passed away at a very young age. Susantha moved up fast within the John Keells group, and was appointed a Director of the main group along with Ajith Gunawardne.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susantha_Ratnayake

Susantha Ratnayake –
Chairman
Mr. Ratnayake was appointed as the Chairman and CEO
of John Keells Holdings and Chairman of John Keells
Hotels in January 2006 and has served on the John Keells
Hotels Board since 1999. He has overall responsibility for
Group Strategy and New Business Development.
Mr. Ratnayake is a council member of the Employers’
Federation of Ceylon and is a committee member of the
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as a
member of the Tourism, Sovereign Rating and Investment
Promotion Clusters of the National Council of Economic
Development (NCED). Mr. Ratnayake has over 29 years
management experience, all of which is within the John
Keells group.

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from “http://www.kaimoo.com/groupintro.htm”

“Kaimoo THS is a family owned business located in the Maldives . It was registered on the 31 st January 1979 as Kaimoo travels and hotel Service Pte Ltd. The name KAI-MOO is derived from its founding directors Kandi Ahmed Ismail and Moomina Haleem.

“Kaimoo THS is the sole owner of Kaimoo resorts and hotels. Kaimoo resorts include, Embudu Village, Equator Village and Summer Island Village. Kaimoo hotels include, Mookai hotel, Kai Lodge and Kam hotel.

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Ahmed Hamza 3a co.

Ahmed Hamza is associated with 3a company as well as Dholhiyadhoo investments etc. He is a lawyer by profession and is currently an elected member of majlis.

Director 3A

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Brigadier (Retired) Adam Zahir was a close ally of the former president Gayoom and is affiliated with the resorts Dhoni Mighili and Vakarufalhi

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The long serving former Foreign Minister Fathhulla Jameel was a classmate of former president Gayoom and also the owner of the Kandooma Tourist Resort.

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Mr. WaheeduDeen owner of Bandos Island Resort

 

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universal group chairman

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Mujuthaba was born to a prominent family in the Maldives on 24 November 1944. After completing 9 years of education in Sri Lanka Mujuthaba did his higher secondary education and one year medical college in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

He began his career as a teacher in 1968 in EPS in 1968. He still remains a member of the Governing Board of the EPSS in which he was a founding member.

He joined the Maldivian government service as an English Secretary in the Telecommunication Department (Haa). Two hears later, in 1972 September, he was made the Assistant Manager at the Maldivian National Trading Company (MNTC) Male’ Airline Agency and was promoted as the Manager of the Shipping Manager in July 1973. Mujuthaba was transferred to the Maldives Shipping Limited , Bombay Office, in November 1974, an assignment which made it impossible for his to continue his teaching career. He was made the Assistant Director of the Shipping Company in January 1976 and a Director in January 1979.

Mujuthaba was transferred to Male’ and appointed concurrently Director of Tourism and Foreign Investment in October 1979. He was appointed Minister of Transport and Shipping in 1982 November and transferred to the newly created Ministry of Tourism in January1989. His port folio changed in June 1990, when he became the Minister of Trade and Industries as well as Acting Managing Director of State Trading Organization.

Mujuthaba resigned from the government in March 1991 and became actively involved in the management of a tourist resort called Ihuru, which was established in December 1978 in which he holds shares. He initiated and implemented environment friendly measures for which Ihuru resort won the 1996 Green Leaf, the Presidential Award for Environment.

Elected Member of Parliament in 1994 and sat through all sessions in 1995 and quit.

Mujuthaba, a passionate environmentalist and animal lover, was also involved in the publication of a magazine in the late 1960s. He also participated in inter-school athletics and rugby and played cricket in college and later Male’ clubs.

Mujuthaba was appointed as the Chairman of the then Human Rights Commission of Maldives on December 10th 2003, but has resigned from the post.

He is married and has a daughter from his first marriage.

source:http://www.minvanradio.com/whoiswho/Ahmed-Mujuthaba-Maldives-30092005.htm

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