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MALÉ: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Mohamed Tholal and Ahmed Habeeb to senior secretarial roles at the President’s Office at minister level, following organizational changes within the administration.

According to an official update published on the President’s Office website, Mohamed Tholal has been appointed as Principal Secretary to the President for Tertiary Health Services. Ahmed Habeeb takes over as Secretary to the President on Policy and Manifesto.

Habeeb’s appointment fills the vacancy created earlier this morning when former Policy Secretary Abdulla Nazim resigned ahead of planned administrative restructuring within the office.

Both appointees bring extensive public service and management experience to their new roles.

Tholal previously served as Sports Commissioner under the current administration, alongside past positions as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Technical Advisor at the Youth Ministry, Director General and Assistant Director General at the Elections Commission, and Senior Curriculum Developer at the Education Development Center.

Habeeb formerly served as State Minister for Housing during former President Abdulla Yameen’s administration. He also held senior executive positions in the private sector, serving as General Manager at Villa Air, Manager at Villa Hakatha, and Deputy Manager at Kaadedhdhoo Airport.

• New Appointees and Designations: Mohamed Tholal (Principal Secretary for Tertiary Health Services) and Ahmed Habeeb (Secretary on Policy and Manifesto).

• Appointment Status: Designated at ministerial rank.

• Context: Appointed following administrative restructuring and the earlier resignation of Policy Secretary Abdulla Nazim.