Adam Shareef
Adam Shareef Umar (Dhivehi: އާދަމް ޝަރީފް) is a Maldivian politician who is currently the Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works.[1]
Adam Shareef | |
|---|---|
އާދަމް ޝަރީފް | |
| Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works | |
| Assumed office 17 November 2023 | |
| President | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Preceded by | (Ministry created) |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Zahir |
| Constituency | Maduvvari |
| Minister of Defence and National Security | |
| In office 28 October 2015 – 17 November 2018 | |
| President | Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom |
| Preceded by | Major general (Rtd.) Moosa Ali Jaleel |
| Succeeded by | Mariya Ahmed Didi |
| Minister of State for Education | |
| In office 2014 – 28 October 2015 | |
| President | Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom |
| Preceded by | Imad Solih |
| Succeeded by | Dr Ahmed Mohamed |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Political party | People's National Congress |
| Alma mater | University of East Anglia |
Education
Shareef obtained a Master's degree in Education from the University of East Anglia.[2]
Career
He served as Minister of Defense and National Security during the presidency of Abdulla Yameen.[3] Prior to that, he served as the Minister of State for Education from 2014 to 2015.[4]
He was also a Special Envoy of President Yameen.[5]
He was a Member of the 19th Parliament for the Madduvari Constituency.[6] He is also the Deputy Leader of the People's National Congress (PNC).[7]
References
- "Adam Shareef Umar". The President's Office. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- "Dr. Muizzu's promising cabinet". Sun. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- "Maldivian president appoints new defence, tourism ministers". GlobalPost. Xinhua News Agency. 28 October 2015. Archived from the original on 29 October 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Adam Shareef appointed Defence Minister, Moosa Zameer Tourism Minister". Sun. 28 October 2015. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020.
- "Defence Minister to attend State Dignitary Late Abdul Sattar Moosa Didi's funeral, as Special Envoy of the President". The President's Office. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- "Members - People's Majlis of Maldives". majlis.gov.mv. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- "Party Leaders". People's National Congress. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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