# Mohamed Muizzu

_8th President of the Maldives since 2023_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/people/mohamed-muizzu
Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Mohamed Muizzu is a Maldivian politician who is the 8th president of the Maldives, serving since 2023. He served as housing minister from 2012 to 2018, making him the longest-serving housing minister in Maldivian history. He was mayor of Malé from 2021 to 2023. Muizzu is the leader of the People's National Congress since 2023.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 June 1978 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Malé ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Maldives ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; engineer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P106))
- **Political party:** People's National Congress (since October 2023); Progressive Party of Maldives (2018–2023); Maldives Development Alliance (2014–2018); Adhaalath Party (2010–2014) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P102))
- **Education:** University of London; University of Leeds; Majeediyya School; Iskandhar School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P69))
- **Spouse:** Sajidha Mohamed ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P26))
- **Official website:** drmuizzu.mv/en ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P856))
- **Positions held:** President of the Maldives (since 17 November 2023 · BS 1 Mangsir 2080 onwards); commander-in-chief (since 17 November 2023 · BS 1 Mangsir 2080 onwards); president (since 5 October 2023 · BS 18 Asoj 2080 onwards); President-elect of the Maldives (30 September 2023 – 17 November 2023 · BS 13 Asoj 2080 – 1 Mangsir 2080); Mayor of Malé (17 May 2021 – 17 November 2023 · BS 3 Jestha 2078 – 1 Mangsir 2080); vice president (2019–2021); Minister of Housing and Infrastructure (21 May 2012 – 17 November 2018); Minister of Housing and Environment (19 February 2012 – 21 May 2012); secretary general (2010–2012) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** MMuizzu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P2002))
- **Facebook:** drmuizzu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Mohamed Muizzu born?**  
Mohamed Muizzu was born on 15 June 1978 in Malé.

**What positions has Mohamed Muizzu held?**  
Positions held by Mohamed Muizzu include: President of the Maldives (since 17 November 2023); commander-in-chief (since 17 November 2023); president (since 5 October 2023); President-elect of the Maldives (2023–2023); Mayor of Malé (2021–2023).

**Where did Mohamed Muizzu study?**  
Mohamed Muizzu was educated at University of London, University of Leeds, Majeediyya School, Iskandhar School.

## Related

- [Maumoon Abdul Gayoom](https://diginpl.com/people/maumoon-abdul-gayoom)
- [Ibrahim Nasir](https://diginpl.com/people/ibrahim-nasir)
- [Mohamed Amin Didi](https://diginpl.com/people/mohamed-amin-didi)
- [Ibrahim Muhammad Didi](https://diginpl.com/people/ibrahim-muhammad-didi)
- [Ibrahim Mohamed Solih](https://diginpl.com/people/ibrahim-mohamed-solih)
- [Mohamed Waheed Hassan](https://diginpl.com/people/mohamed-waheed-hassan)
- [Abdel Fattah el-Sisi](https://diginpl.com/people/abdel-fattah-el-sisi)
- [Antonio Aranda](https://diginpl.com/people/antonio-aranda)
- [Francisco Franco](https://diginpl.com/people/francisco-franco)
- [Felipe VI](https://diginpl.com/people/felipe-vi)
- [Jorge Rafael Videla](https://diginpl.com/people/jorge-rafael-videla)
- [Hosni Mubarak](https://diginpl.com/people/hosni-mubarak)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Mohamed Muizzu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_Muizzu) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q116293030](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116293030) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Dr Muizzu in December 2023.jpg by The President's Office, Maldives (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dr_Muizzu_in_December_2023.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Mohamed Muizzu, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Dr Muizzu in December 2023.jpg — The President's Office, Maldives, CC BY 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Mohamed Muizzu". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mohamed-muizzu. Retrieved 6 November 2026.