Mohammed Waheed Hassan

Maldivian politician and educator

Mohammed Waheed Hassan - Maldivian politician and educator
Born

January 3rd, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Maldives

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Served as the 5th President of the Maldives from 2012 to 2013. Held various academic and administrative positions in the Maldives, including serving as Vice President from 2008 to 2012. Engaged in educational reforms and contributed significantly to the development of the education sector in the country. Worked as a consultant on various international development projects.

Served as the 5th President of the Maldives

Held the position of Vice President

Contributed to educational reforms

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