When was Maumoon Abdul Gayoom born?

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was born on 29 December 1937 in Malé.

What positions has Maumoon Abdul Gayoom held?

Positions held by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom include: President of the Maldives (1978–2008).

Where did Maumoon Abdul Gayoom study?

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was educated at Al-Azhar University, Royal College, Colombo, Dhaka College, The American University in Cairo.

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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

3rd President of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008

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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is a Maldivian politician, statesman and diplomat who served as the 3rd president of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008. He previously served as the Minister of Transport from 1977 to 1978, and as the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations from 1976 to 1977. Gayoom is the longest-serving president in Maldivian history.

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Born: 29 December 1937 wd
Place of birth: Malé wd
Citizenship: Maldives wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Maldives Reform Movement (since 2019), Progressive Party of Maldives (2011–2017), Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (2005–2011) wd
Education: Al-Azhar University, Royal College, Colombo, Dhaka College, The American University in Cairo wd
Spouse: Nasreena Ibrahim wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

President of the Maldives (11 November 1978 – 11 November 2008)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Grand Order of Mugunghwa
Order of Distinguished Rule of Ghaazee
Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana
Global 500 Roll of Honour

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When was Maumoon Abdul Gayoom born?: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was born on 29 December 1937 in Malé.
What positions has Maumoon Abdul Gayoom held?: Positions held by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom include: President of the Maldives (1978–2008).
Where did Maumoon Abdul Gayoom study?: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was educated at Al-Azhar University, Royal College, Colombo, Dhaka College, The American University in Cairo.

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