Board Members
Sh. Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim
Chairman
Sheikh Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim Rasheed was appointed to the Board as the Chairperson by the Government of Maldives, on 9 May 2024. Sheikh Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim is a highly experienced professional with more than 46 years of experience in facilitating pilgrims to Hajj and Umrah and more than 35 years experience in the education sector.
He has served two terms as Chairman of the Board of the Corporation. In addition, he previously held the position of Hajj and Umrah Operations Manager within the Corporation. He has also served as the Principal General of Al-Madrasat al-‘Arabiyyat al-Islamiyya and as Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
He commenced his higher education at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he earned his first degree in Arabic Language and Language Arts. He now holds a master’s degree in law and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fiqh and Usul al Fiqh.
Mohamed Shakeel
Managing Director
Mr. Mohamed Shakeel is a prominent leader with a distinguished career spanning various management roles. His notable positions include serving as Minister of State, Commissioner and Director General of the Elections Commission of the Maldives and holding various managerial roles at Bank of Maldives PLC. Additionally, Mr. Shakeel has contributed to the Progressive Party of Maldives as the Secretary General.
Mr. Shakeel holds an MBA from Cambridge College of Business Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Multimedia University. He is also pursuing further education in Shariah and Law at Avid College. His extensive education has driven strategic initiatives in complex administrative and management roles.
Moreover, Mr. Shakeel’s participation in international seminars and election observation missions in countries such as Japan, Turkey, Ecuador, and Georgia highlights his global perspective and proficiency in financial and management disciplines.
Yusuf Tholaal Hussain
Director
Mr. Yusuf Tholaal Hussain is a distinguished professional in the field of Hajj and Umrah services, with over 19 years of dedicated experience catering to both government and private Hajj and Umrah groups. His extensive background underscores a deep commitment to enhancing the pilgrimage experience for countless individuals.
Mr. Hussain is a holder of a Diploma in Arabic from the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM).
Uz. Ahmed Muaz Mansoor
Director
Ustaz Ahmed Muaz Mansoor has over a decade of experience in education and academic leadership. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the Islamic University of Maldives and a Bachelor of Education in Shariah Islamiyah from Al-Azhar University, Cairo.
Currently, serving a teacher at Billabong High International School in Male’. Uz. Muaz, he excelled as an Academic Coordinator for more than ten years, where he played a pivotal role in supporting and empowering teachers, managing academic programs, and ensuring the seamless execution of the school’s curriculum.
His extensive background in educational leadership and his dedication to excellence have been recognized through multiple accolades, including the Exemplary Teacher Award.