Abdulla Muththalib is a Maldivian politician who is the incumbent Minister of Construction and Infrastructure.[2]

Abdulla Muththalib
Minister of Construction and Infrastructure
Assumed office
17 November 2023
PresidentMohamed Muizzu
Preceded by(Ministry created)
Deputy Minister of Housing and Infrastructure
In office
21 November 2013 – 17 November 2018
PresidentAbdulla Yameen
Succeeded by(Ministry abolished)
Personal details
BornFiyoaree, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Spouse
Aishath Shaina
(m. 2013)
[1]
Children3[1]
Alma materUniversity College London

Education

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Muththalib was born in Fiyoaree in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. He studied at Malé English School and Centre for Higher Secondary Education (CHSE).[3] During his time as a student in CHSE, he was the School Captain and scored A during A'levels and won Best All Around award and the President's Scholarship.[3] He holds his PhD in civil engineering from University College London.[4]

Career

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Muththalib previously served as Mohamed Muizzu's deputy during Muizzu's time as Housing Minister during the Yameen Administration.[5] Before he was deputy, he was the Projects Department Head of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC).[3]

Family life

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Muththalib is married to Shaina, they met during his time as the Deputy Minister, and they have 3 children together.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Mohamed, Mariyath (3 March 2024). "Dr Muththalib: Being Minister, and life beyond". The Edition. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Dr Abdulla Muththalib". The President's Office. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Mohamed, Mariyath (3 March 2024). "Dr Muththalib: Being Minister, and life beyond". The Edition. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  4. ^ Zalif, Zunana (18 November 2023). "Pres. Muizzu appoints members to his Cabinet of Ministers". RaajjeMV. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Deputy Ministers of the Yameen Administration". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015.