Former Controller General of Immigration Dr. Mohamed Ali has passed away at the age of 67 while undergoing treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Mohamed Ali - Photo: President Office
MALÉ: Former Controller General of Immigration Dr. Mohamed Ali passed away today while undergoing treatment for an illness at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). He was 67 years old.
Dr. Mohamed Ali was a prominent public servant who contributed to the Maldivian state across several key sectors. He earned his PhD in Environmental Science from Australia and began his public service career as a teacher at Majeedhiyya School. Over his long career in government, he held environmental policy roles in both the Planning Ministry and the Home Ministry.
During the administration of former President Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, Dr. Mohamed Ali served as Chief of Staff at the President’s Office before his appointment as Controller General of Immigration. He later served as State Minister for Housing and State Minister for Islamic Affairs under the administration of former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.