Ahmed Thasmeen Ali
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Ahmed Thasmeen Ali ތަސްމީން(born 1967) is the Leader of Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party
His first Cabinet portfolio was Minister of Home Affairs, during his tenure as Minister of Home Affairs he embarked on recruiting new police personnel. He did introduce Jail reform activities with the help from Western Australia Police to comply with international human rights norms. He started construction of a maximum security prison with a vision to improve the living condition for inmates.
The first Police Training School, housed in Addu Atoll was opened under his patronage.
Many modern scientific methods of investigation in Maldives Police Service were introduced under his instruction, including establishing Forensic Labs and deployment of CCTV camera in strategic points in the capital of Male'.
The Community Policing concept used in policing in the Maldives is introduced under his guidance.
He holds a BA degree in Economics from University of Warwick
in England
and a Master's degree in Political Science
of the American University
in Cairo
, Egypt
. He has been an MP for Baa atoll since the 1990s. Ahmed Tasmeen Ali became Atoll Development Minister in 2007. Ahmed Thasmeen Ali owns resorts and other businesses, including Reethi Beach Resort and Fonaddhoo Tuna Products. He is a philanthropist.
In the October 2008 presidential election, he was the running mate
of the Aisa's longest serving President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
.
Currently he is Leader of the largest opposition political party, Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party and Majority Leader in the Peoples Majlis Majlis of the Maldives
.
His first Cabinet portfolio was Minister of Home Affairs, during his tenure as Minister of Home Affairs he embarked on recruiting new police personnel. He did introduce Jail reform activities with the help from Western Australia Police to comply with international human rights norms. He started construction of a maximum security prison with a vision to improve the living condition for inmates.
The first Police Training School, housed in Addu Atoll was opened under his patronage.
Many modern scientific methods of investigation in Maldives Police Service were introduced under his instruction, including establishing Forensic Labs and deployment of CCTV camera in strategic points in the capital of Male'.
The Community Policing concept used in policing in the Maldives is introduced under his guidance.
He holds a BA degree in Economics from University of Warwick
University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, United Kingdom...
in England
England
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and a Master's degree in Political Science
Political science
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of the American University
American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo is an independent, non-profit, apolitical, secular institution of higher learning located in Cairo, Egypt...
in Cairo
Cairo
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, Egypt
Egypt
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. He has been an MP for Baa atoll since the 1990s. Ahmed Tasmeen Ali became Atoll Development Minister in 2007. Ahmed Thasmeen Ali owns resorts and other businesses, including Reethi Beach Resort and Fonaddhoo Tuna Products. He is a philanthropist.
In the October 2008 presidential election, he was the running mate
Running mate
A running mate is a person running together with another person on a joint ticket during an election. The term is most often used in reference to the person in the subordinate position but can also properly be used when referring to both candidates, such as "Michael Dukakis and Lloyd Bentsen were...
of the Aisa's longest serving President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was President of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008. After serving as Minister of Transport, he was nominated as President by the Majlis of the Maldives and succeeded Ibrahim Nasir on November 11, 1978. He eventually became the longest-ruling head of government in Asia...
.
Currently he is Leader of the largest opposition political party, Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party and Majority Leader in the Peoples Majlis Majlis of the Maldives
Majlis of the Maldives
The Majlis of the Maldives or the People’s Majlis is the main legislature body of the Maldives. The Majlis has the authority to enact, amend and revise laws, except the constitution of the Maldives. Majlis is composed of 77 members...
.