Maldives President forms Advisory Council of Honourees

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the Advisory Council of National Honourees, the President's Office said on 11 November 2026. The President chairs the council.

Purpose

The council was established to advise the President on matters of national interest, governance and administration, according to the President's Office.

Members

The President's Office lists 12 members, with the honour each holds:

• Abdullah Kamaluddin, Ma. Aanuveli (Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin)
• Abbas Ibrahim, M. Silvercloud (Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin)
• Abdul Rasheed Hussain, Ma. Uraha (Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin)
• Aneesa Ahmed, M. Lonuveli (Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin)
• Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel (Grand Order of Military Honour)
• Dr Mohamed Latheef, Ma. Kimbi (Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin)
• Uz Ibrahim Rasheed Moosa, H. Meerubahurugeaage (Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin)
• Ibrahim Ismail Ali, M. Makhmaavilla (Order of the Dignified Rule of the Muleege Dynasty)
• Ahmed Naseem, H. Hikifinifenmaage (Order of the Dignified Rule of the Muleege Dynasty)
• Badhrunaseer, Ma. Viluveli (Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty)
• Adam Abdul Rahman, Alimasge, Ha. Utheemu (Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty)
• Uz Ahmed Shakir, Ma. Kashimaa (Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty)

Background

The President announced the formation of the council while addressing the nation on this year's Independence Day, the release said.

Read the President's Office release