Abdulla Muththalib
Abdulla Muththalib | |
|---|---|
ޢަބްދުﷲ މުއްޠަލިބް | |
 Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development | |
| Assumed office 14 April 2026 | |
| President | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure | |
| In office 24 November 2024 – 14 April 2026 | |
| President | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Preceded by | Himself (as Minister of Construction and Infrastructure) Ali Haidar Ahmed (as Housing Minister) |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Minister of Construction and Infrastructure | |
| In office 17 November 2023 – 26 December 2024 | |
| President | Mohamed Muizzu |
| Preceded by | (Ministry created) |
| Succeeded by | (Ministry abolished) |
| Deputy Minister of Housing and Infrastructure | |
| In office 21 November 2013 – 17 November 2018 | |
| President | Abdulla Yameen |
| Succeeded by | (Ministry abolished) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Spouse |
Aishath Shaina (m. 2013) |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Alma mater | University College London |
Abdulla Muththalib (Dhivehi: ޢަބްދުﷲ މުއްޠަލިބް) is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development since 2026.
Education
Muththalib was born in Fiyoaree in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. He studied at Malé English School and Centre for Higher Secondary Education (CHSE).[2] During his time as a student in CHSE, he was the School Captain and scored A during A'levels and won Best All Around award and the President's Scholarship.[2] He holds his PhD in civil engineering from University College London.[3]
Career
Muththalib previously served as Mohamed Muizzu's deputy during Muizzu's time as Housing Minister during the Yameen Administration.[4] Before he was deputy, he was the Projects Department Head of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC).[2]
Muththalib was appointed as the Minister of Construction and Infrastructure in November 2023 by President Mohamed Muizzu.[5] In December 2024, Muththalib was appointed as the Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure.[6] In April 2026, he was appointed as the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development.[7]
Family life
Muththalib is married to Shaina, they met during his time as the Deputy Minister, and they have 3 children together.[2]
References
- 1 2 Mohamed, Mariyath (3 March 2024). "Dr Muththalib: Being Minister, and life beyond". The Edition. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 Mohamed, Mariyath (3 March 2024). "Dr Muththalib: Being Minister, and life beyond". The Edition. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ↑ Zalif, Zunana (18 November 2023). "Pres. Muizzu appoints members to his Cabinet of Ministers". Raajje TV. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ↑ "Deputy Ministers of the Yameen Administration". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "The President appoints members to the Cabinet". The President's Office. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "Ministries' Responsibilities Realigned in President Dr Muizzu's Latest Reshuffle". PSM News. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "President restructures Cabinet to 15 members, with 12 newly appointed Ministers sworn in". The President's Office. 14 April 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
