President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a major restructuring of the Cabinet of Ministers, following the resignation of ten members as part of a broader effort to enhance government performance and deliver on national priorities.
The swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed ministers took place this afternoon at the President’s Office. The oath of office was administered by Ahmed Muthasim Adnan, after which the President formally presented appointment letters to each minister.
As part of the reshuffle, several ministers have been reassigned to new portfolios, while others have been newly inducted into the Cabinet. The updated ministerial appointments are as follows:
- Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises: Moosa Zameer
- Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology: Ali Ihusaan
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Iruthisham Adam
- Minister of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development: Dr Ismail Shafeeu
- Minister of Health, Family and Welfare: Geela Ali
- Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade: Mohamed Saeed
- Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments: Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed
- Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation: Mohamed Ameen
- Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness: Abdulla Rafiu
- Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage: Heena Waleed
- Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Urban Development: Abdulla Muththalib
- Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy: Ali Shareef
According to the President’s Office, the resignation of half of the 20-member Cabinet was a strategic move aimed at enabling structural reforms and aligning the administration with public expectations. The reshuffle is intended to improve efficiency, strengthen governance, and accelerate the implementation of key policy commitments made by the administration.
