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Ahmed Haitham

Ahmed Haitham (/ˈɑːməd ˈhaɪθəm/ah-MAADH-ha-AI-thaam; born 17 September 1980) is a Maldivian politician and a former parliamentarian, known for his advocacy in social justice, child welfare, and anti-corruption efforts. He is a former member of the People's Majlis representing South Machangoalhi constituency.[1] He was elected in 2019, serving until 2024. In 2023, amidst internal party discord, he resigned from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and subsequently aligned himself with the People's National Congress.[2][3][4][5] Haitham was known for his active role in social justice, child welfare, and health-related issues during his tenure.[6][7] He is credited with orchestrating a Maldivian ban on Israeli passports[8][9][10] as well as unveiling high-profile corruption in COVID-19 ventilator procurement, culminating in the ousting of the health minister in 2021.[11][12][13][14][15] On 17 December 2023, during his tenure as a parliamentarian, Ahmed Haitham was elected to the executive committee of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC), serving as the Country Treasurer.[16]

Ahmed Haitham
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Chair of the Committee Mp Ahmed Haitham at the Sub Committee of Committee on Environment and Climate Change ( 2nd Sitting ) 21 Mar 2022.jpg
Member of the People's Majlis
In office
28 May 2019 – 28 May 2024
PresidentIbrahim Mohamed Solih (2019–2023)
Mohamed Muizzu (2023–2024)
SpeakerMohamed Nasheed
ConstituencyMachangoalhi South
Parliamentary Group Whip
In office
2 July 2019 – 29 September 2023
Parliamentary groupMaldivian Democratic Party
Country Treasurer to the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption
In office
17 December 2023 – 15 July 2024
Succeeded byAhmed Shakir
Personal details
Born17 September 1980 (aged 45)
Malé, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
Other political
affiliations		Democratic (2019–2023)
Spouse(s)
Shajaan Muaz Shaheem
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(m. 2020)​
Children5
ProfessionPolitician
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Personal life

On 15 October 2020, Haitham got married to Shajaan Muaz Shaheem.[17] Shajaan gave birth to their twins, a girl and a boy, in august of 2021,[18] prematurely at 29 weeks due to threats and harassment during her pregnancy. Together, they have three more children.[19][20]

Ahmed Haitham Media

  • Haitham, captured during his time as a Minivan Daily photojournalist, documenting a protest in 2012.

  • Haitham at the 37th sitting of the parliament.

References

  1. ↑ "Ahmed Haitham". People's Majlis. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  2. ↑ Hussain, Shafraz Ahmed (28 September 2023). "MP Haitham leaves MDP". Maldives Voice. https://maldivesvoice.mv/503. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  3. ↑ "MP Haitham leaves MDP citing 'loss of values'". Sun. 28 September 2023. https://en.sun.mv/84968. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  4. ↑ "MP Haitham leaves the main-ruling MDP". Avas. 29 September 2023. https://avas.mv/en/136027. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  5. ↑ Richards, Andrew (29 September 2023). "MDP Loses MP as Former MP Joins Fold". Maldives Republic. https://mvrepublic.com/news/mdp-loses-mp-as-former-mp-joins-fold/. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  6. ↑ "Motion calling for pre-approved visas for tourists submitted to parliament". ThePress. 8 May 2024. https://en.thepress.mv/16846. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  7. ↑ Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (8 July 2020). "Speaker: No one is better aware of child abuse issues than MPs". Sun. https://en.sun.mv/61579. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  8. ↑ "MP Haitham Calls for Restriction of Israeli Tourists to Maldives". MV+. 19 October 2023. https://www.plus.mv/english/mp-haitham-calls-for-restriction-of-israeli-tourists-to-maldives/. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  9. ↑ "MP Haitham calls for travel ban on Israeli citizens". Sun. 17 October 2023. https://en.sun.mv/85361. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  10. ↑ Sarkar, Alisha Rahaman (3 June 2024). "Israel asks citizens to leave Maldives after island's ban on Israeli nationals". The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-war-maldives-ban-passport-b2555512.html. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  11. ↑ Zalif, Zunana (10 April 2020). "Covid-19: MP seeks to question Minister Ameen on ventilator shipment". Raajje TV. https://raajje.mv/75059. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  12. ↑ Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (10 April 2020). "MP proposes to question Health Minister over ventilators". Sun. https://en.sun.mv/59405. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  13. ↑ Mohamed, Mizna (28 April 2020). "Minister responds to MP's queries amid allegations of constitutional breach". ThePress. https://en.thepress.mv/10740. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  14. ↑ Osmanagic, Ameera (7 December 2020). "Ameen deliberately lied to Parliament: Committee report". The Times of Addu. https://timesofaddu.com/2020/12/07/ameen-deliberately-lied-to-parliament-committee-report/. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  15. ↑ Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (7 December 2020). "Parliament votes to charge ex-Minister Ameen for ethics violation". Sun. https://sun.com.mv/64292. Retrieved 16 December 2024. 
  16. ↑ Sulaimaan, Ali (17 December 2023). Noon. https://noon.mv/1770. Retrieved 16 December 2024. "2. އަޙްމަދު ޚައިތަމް - ޓްރެޜަރަރ". 
  17. ↑ Rasheed, Nabaahath Ibrahim (15 October 2020). (in dv)Vaguthu. https://vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/443342/. Retrieved 17 December 2024. 
  18. ↑ (in dv)Avas. 25 October 2021. https://avas.mv/108984. Retrieved 17 December 2024. 
  19. ↑ (in dv)PSM News. 5 June 2021. https://www.psmnews.mv/87258. Retrieved 17 December 2024. 
  20. ↑ (in dv)Vaguthu. 13 August 2021. https://vaguthu.mv/news/602912/. Retrieved 17 December 2024. 
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