The politics of the Maldives take place in the framework of a presidential representative democratic republic,whereby the President is the Head of Government. Executive power is exercised by the government. The President heads the executive branch and appoints the Cabinet;like many presidential democracies,each member of the cabinet need to be approved by the Parliament. The President,along with their pick for vice president,is directly elected by the denizens to a five-year term by a secret ballot. Once in office,they could be re-elected to a second 5-year term,which is the limit allowed by the Constitution. The current President of the Maldives is Mohamed Muizzu,when his predecessor,Ibrahim Mohamed Solih lost the 2023 Maldivian presidential election.
Kelaa is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Alif Atoll and geographically part of Thiladhummathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. It is an island-level administrative constituency governed by the Kelaa Island Council.
Ibrahim Shihab,was an influential Maldivian writer,poet,essayist and statesman. He was the son of scholar Husain Salahuddin. Husain Salahuddin was a famous Maldivian poet and also served as the Maldivian Chief Justice.
Abdul Majeed Mahir was a Maldivian politician,born in Fuvahmulah to Funaadu Ganduvaru Aisha Didi of Fuvahmulah and Velaanaagey Mohamed Didi of Malé,Maldives. He served in high government posts during his nephew Ibrahim Nasir's presidency,such as the position of Deputy Minister of Finance and the position of Deputy Minister of Peace and Security according to some sources. He also served as the President of MaléMunicipality from 1960 to 1961 and served in the Management of MWSC during Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's presidency.
Adam Shareef Umar is a Maldivian politician who is currently the Minister of Cities,Local Government and Public Works.
Ahmed Nimal is a Maldivian actor,director,editor,writer and producer.
Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad is a Maldivian actor.
Ravee Farooq is a Maldivian actor,director,editor and choreographer.
Hamdhan Farooq is a Maldivian film actor.
The Ministry of Finance and Planning is the ministry responsible for managing the public finances,national development planning,and statistics of the Maldives.
Mohamed Abdul Ghanee,commonly known as Theyravaa is a Maldivian singer and songwriter.
Ibrahim Wisan,nicknamed as Kandi,is a Maldivian cinematographer,actor,and director.
The family of Mohamed Muizzu,the 8th and current president of the Maldives is a Maldivian descended family. they are active in law,education,activism and politics. the immediate family of Mohamed Muizzu is the current first family of the Maldives since his inauguration on November 17,2023.
Abdulla Sodiq, commonly known as Soadhube is a Maldivian litterateur.
The Cabinet of Mohamed Muizzu is the current most senior level of the executive branch of the current Government of the Maldives. The cabinet ministers were appointed following the inauguration of President Mohamed Muizzu.
Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Health. He served the same position from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Deputy Minister of Education.
Mariyam Saeed was a Maldivian poet who was the first lady of the Maldives as the second wife of president Ibrahim Nasir from November 1968 until her husband handed the role to his third wife Naseema Mohamed. From 1954 to 1968,Saeed was also the spouse of the prime minister of the Maldives. Referred to be one of the greatest poets in Maldivian history,she was the daughter of the greatest poet in Maldivian history Hussain Salahuddin.
The Ministry of Climate Change,Environment and Energy is a Maldivian government ministry that is tasked with safeguarding and preserving the Maldives ecosystems and biodiversity as well as promoting sustainable energy resources.
The Ministry of Dhivehi Language,Culture and Heritage,is a Maldivian government ministry responsible for preserving the culture,and heritage of the Maldives.
