12 Facts About Faisal Naseem

Faisal Naseem was born on 20 July 1973 and is a Maldivian politician who served as vice president of the Maldives from 2018 to 2023.

Faisal Naseem was elected to office as the running mate of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the 2018 presidential election.

Faisal Naseem is the longest serving vice president in Maldivian history as of 2023.

Faisal Naseem was born in the Funaadu district in Fuvahmulah on 20 July 1973.

In 1986, at age 12, Faisal Naseem joined the social sector.

Faisal Naseem joined the hospitality industry to become better familiar with his field of choice, which is where he would spend the majority of his career.

Faisal Naseem is a skilled craftsman, architect and interior designer.

Faisal Naseem has previously worked on the construction of various guesthouses, resorts and residences, and as of recent, the Millennium guest house in Fuvahmulah.

Faisal Naseem entered the political field in 2004, becoming one of the members to represent the Fuvahmulah Constituency during the drafting of a new constitution from 2004 - 2008.

Faisal Naseem rejoined the parliament again in 2014, serving as the MP for Kaashidhoo.

On 13 July 2018, Faisal Naseem was chosen as Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's vice presidential candidate for the 2018 presidential election.

Faisal Naseem is remembered as the longest serving vice president of the Maldives having served a complete 5 year term following the democratization reforms that gave way for multi-party elections in 2008.