Ahmed Zahir

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Ahmed Zahir, commonly known as Seena Zahir (born 26 September 1945) is a Maldivian politician. He has served as Minister of Justice and as the Speaker of the People's Majlis, during the reign of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. [1] He served as the speaker of People's Majlis from 2004 to 2008. [2]

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  2. "Previous Speakers". People's Majlis . Retrieved 9 May 2024.