Ali Waheed appointed as Minister of State for Islamic Affairs

President Abdulla Yameen has appointed Ali Waheed as Minister of State for Islamic Affairs.

Until now, Ali Waheed served at Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs. He also works at the Centre for Quran.

Several appointments have been made to Islamic Affairs Ministry following the resignation of Minister Dr Mohamed Shameem Ali Saeed.

This includes the appointment of Dr Ahmed Ziyad as Minister of Islamic Affairs on Wednesday, and Ali Shareef as Executive Coordinator of Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Monday.