10 Facts About Ahmed Naseem

Ahmed Naseem was a Minister at the President's Office from 2018 to 2020.

Ahmed Naseem, after being educated in Sri Lanka, returned to the Maldives in 1968.

However, Ahmed Naseem disagreed with the conclusions, believing that the researcher lacked understanding of the country's potential for tourism, which Ahmed Naseem felt could only be fully recognized by the locals.

In 1969, Ahmed Naseem joined the Maldivian Mission to the United Nations, returning to the Maldives in 1970.

Ahmed Naseem recognized the importance of designating specific areas for tourism and the necessity of establishing a structured framework for its development.

In collaboration with air vice marshal Paddy Mendis of the Sri Lankan Air Force, Ahmed Naseem arranged two chartered flights to bring the first group of tourists to the Maldives.

Ahmed Naseem later entered the tourism sector himself, managing several resorts.

Ahmed Naseem's approach was to start modestly, with plans for gradual development, while prioritizing the maintenance of high service standards.

Ahmed Naseem was approved to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Ahmed Naseem was appointed Minister of Health on 22 October 2020, following the resignation of Abdulla Ameen.