Former Minister Abdulla Hameed suffers stroke

Abdulla Hameed, former minister and brother of President Abdulla Yameen, 76, is receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at ADK Hospital after suffering a stroke four days ago.

Sources have told Sun Online that his condition is now stable, but arrangements are ongoing by the family to take him abroad for treatment.

President Yameen and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom visited ADK Hospital yesterday.

Abdulla Hameed served as Minister of Atolls Administration as well as the Speaker of the Parliament for many years.