Local media reported today that Adhil Saleem has been appointed Minister of Transport while Dr Mariyam Zulfa has been appointed Minister of Tourism.
Saleem is presently the State Minister for Economic Development, while Dr Zulfa runs a Maldivian law firm, Duckham & Co.
The government has yet to officially confirm the appointments, however when contacted by Minivan News Dr Zulfa said she was “humbled” and “honoured” to be considered for the role.
“With the grace of Allah, I shall do my best,” she said.