Hassan Zameel
Uz Hassan Zameel | |
|---|---|
ހަސަން ޒަމީލް | |
 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Defence | |
| In office 20 February 2019 – August 2023 | |
| President | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| Preceded by | Fathimath Thasneem |
| Succeeded by | Fathimath Mizna Ali |
| Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Tourism | |
| In office 2013–2018 | |
| President | Abdulla Yameen |
| Deputy Director at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture | |
| In office 2012–2013 | |
| President | Mohamed Waheed |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Mariyam Aleem |
| Children | Ahmed Mahran Zameel |
| Alma mater | Maldives National University (LL.M.) |
Hassan Zameel (Dhivehi: ހަސަން ޒަމީލް) is a Maldivian politician.[1] He is a former Deputy Defence Minister and was an Independent candidate in the 2023 Maldivian presidential election, with his wife Mariyam Aleem as his running mate.[2] His policy positions included promoting voluntary migration, allowances for stay-at-home parents, implementing congestion control measures in Malé.[3][4]
Education
He has a Master of Laws from the Maldives National University.[5][6]
Career
He started his career as the Deputy Director at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture during the presidency of Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik.[5][6][7] Later, he was the Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Tourism during the presidency of Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.[5][6] Later, he ran as an independent candidate during the 2023 Maldivian presidential election.[8] The Elections Commission had imposed fines for their financial statements not meeting standards, later the Commission recalled their decision to fine him after the Civil Court ruling.[9][10]
Family
Zameel is married to Mariyam Aleem and has a son named Ahmed Mahran Zameel.[8]
References
- ^ Faaiq, Ali (5 June 2021). "Parliament requests to prosecute Deputy Minister of Defence". The Times of Addu. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Zameel files candidacy, picks wife as running mate". Sun. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Sharuhan, Mohamed (10 September 2023). "Maldives presidential election heading for 2nd round after no clear winner emerges". Associated Press. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Presidential Debate". Sun. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "President Solih appoints Deputy Minister to the Ministry Defense". The President's Office. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Govt appoints new Deputy Minister of Defence". The Edition. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "President Waheed reconstitutes Tender Evaluation Board". The President's Office. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Couple Runs for President and Vice President for the First Time in the Maldives". MV+. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "EC takes action against five presidential candidates". Avas. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Osmanagic, Ameera (28 June 2024). "Elections Commission recalls decision to fine Zameel and Electoral Agent's". The Edition. Retrieved 22 July 2024.