Person
Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed
Described in the news as: Minister of Islamic Affairs; Islamic Minister; Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments; Minister of Islamic Affairs and Awqaf.
In the news, last 90 days
Society
We must protect Maldives from crimes executed to tarnish our Islamic identity: Minister Shaheem
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said the Maldives must be protected from crimes carried out to tarnish its Islamic identity, remarks made after a video of a gay wedding at a resort went viral. The Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into the video and said legal measures will be taken against those violating Islamic principles and Maldivian law.
Society
Minister Shaheem: Same-sex marriage case must be investigated and action taken
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed called for an investigation and legal action after a video of an apparent same-sex marriage at a Maldivian resort circulated on social media. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs formally requested the Maldives Police Service to investigate on November 4, 2026, and police confirmed on Friday that they had launched an investigation.
Society
Minister vows to stop acts tarnishing Maldives' Islamic identity
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said efforts will remain steadfast in stopping acts that tarnish the Maldives' Islamic identity, commenting on a symbolic same-sex marriage ceremony held for two men at a Maldivian resort. Police said the act is unlawful, that they are investigating, and that legal action will be taken against those who engage in such acts.
Politics
Safeguarding nation's Islamic identity remains key priority:...
Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said safeguarding the Maldives' Islamic identity remains a key Government priority, with the Constitution and national laws guiding responses to religious matters. He said his ministry had formally referred a matter to the Maldives Police Service on 4 November 2026 requesting an investigation and appropriate action under the law.
Society
New policy allows individuals aged 65 and above to use pension funds for Hajj slots
New regulations under an amended Pension Act came into effect on Thursday, allowing people aged over 65 to use their Retirement Savings Accounts to finance the Hajj pilgrimage, subject to conditions including a minimum balance of MVR 336,000. The Islamic Minister announced last month that 324 people aged over 70 who have waited more than three years on the Hajj list will be sent for the pilgrimage next year, while Saudi Arabia's annual quota for the Maldives stands at 1,000 pilgrims.
Education
Construction of National Centre for the Holy Qur’an branch in...
A branch of the National Centre for the Holy Quran has been completed in Gaafu Alifu Vilingili as part of a government decentralisation policy to widen access to Quranic education. Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said 30 branches have been opened, work is underway on 20 more islands, and the Ministry has asked the Ministry of Finance to fund another 30 locations in next year's budget.
Politics
Minister Shaheem states he will resign if Ras Male' agreement is signed
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has decided to resign immediately if President Muizzu's administration signs an agreement with UAE-based company Eagle Hills over a significant portion of Ras Male'. Public and political concern is rising over the proposed 99-year lease of the taxpayer-funded land reclamation project without immediate compensation.
Politics
Yameen urges Islamic Minister Shaheem to resign over Rasmale' deal
Former President Abdulla Yameen called on Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed to leave the government, citing the Samoa Agreement and the Rasmale' deal, at a rally organised by the People's National Front. Internal disagreements have surfaced within the ruling party over handing 500 hectares of the Rasmale' reclamation project to UAE-based Eagle Hills, with a National Council meeting scheduled for the night of 2 Nov.
Politics
"Where are Minister Shaheem and religious scholars while this Muslim nation is being brought to its knees?"
Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, speaking on a RaajjeTV talk show, questioned the silence of Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and the nation's religious scholars. He alleged that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is facilitating the settlement of non-Muslims in the country and said he would not allow such efforts to succeed.
International
Maldives and Kuwait Hold Key Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Maldives' Minister of Islamic Affairs and Awqaf, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, visiting Kuwait as the President's special envoy, held talks with Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation across sectors. He delivered a special letter from President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to the Emir of Kuwait and also met Kuwait's Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.
Society
Foundation Laid for Maldives’ Largest Mosque and an Islamic Civilisation Centre in Hulhumalé
President Mohamed Muizzu laid the foundation stone for the Sultan Mohamed Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque and Islamic Civilisation Centre in Hulhumalé Phase II, a project commemorating 900 years since the Maldives embraced Islam. Al Rajhi Company of Saudi Arabia is funding and designing the project, with completion targeted within two years.
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