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Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed

Environment

Ruling party supporters threaten eviction over airport project

The government wants to do a test landing before a presidential election on September 23.

04 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Sheikh Imran rejects presidential pardon

He was offered freedom if he joined the government and a chance to leave the Maldives with his family.

19 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed blasted over IS ‘recruiter’ barb

Mohamed Nasheed said Saudi Arabia supported violent extremism in the Maldives.

11 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Sheikh Imran urged to defect to Maldives ruling party

The ruling party’s VP pick has raised eyebrows in some quarters.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick

Clerics said it was a ‘golden opportunity’ for advancing Islamic traditions.

09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Yameen picks Islamic university chancellor as running mate

Dr Shaheem previously served as Islamic minister in President Yameen’s cabinet.

08 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Government denies ordering surveillance on ministers, lawyers

Two former attorneys general, a minister at the president’s office, and the former Islamic affairs minister have been under secret police surveillance for nearly a year on suspicion of plotting a coup d’état, a credible source has said.

07 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

Former Islamic minister appointed Islamic university’s vice chancellor

13 Jul 2015, 8:00 PM

News In Brief

President appoints Dr Ahmed Ziyad as Islamic minister

06 May 2015, 5:48 PM

Politics

Opposition suggests inconsistent policies, while Islamic ministry lecture slams tourism promotion show

24 Jan 2015, 4:39 PM

Politics

Islamic Ministry proposes compulsory Zakat in new bill

12 Jan 2015, 7:10 PM

Politics

Islamic Minister advises Maldivians against participating in foreign wars

02 Jul 2014, 10:49 PM

Politics

Adhaalath Party to field parliamentary candidates in constituencies reserved for JP

02 Feb 2014, 5:52 PM

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