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{{Short description|Vice President of the Maldives from 2016 to 2018}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Abdulla Jihad
| name = Abdulla Jihad
| native_name = {{nobold|އަބްދުﷲ ޖިހާދު}}
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| office = 6th [[Vice President of the Maldives]]
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| image = Abdulla Jihad portrait.jpg
| image =
| caption =
| caption = Official portrait, 2012
| office = [[Vice President of the Maldives]]
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| predecessor = [[Ahmed Adeeb]]
| successor = [[Faisal Naseem]]
| president = [[Abdulla Yameen]]
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| term_start = 22 June 2016
| president = [[Abdulla Yameen]]
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| term_end = 17 November 2018
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| term_start = 22 June 2016
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| predecessor = [[Ahmed Adeeb]]
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| term_end = 17 November 2018
| successor = [[Faisal Naseem]]
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| party = [[Progressive Party of Maldives]]
| office1 = [[Ministry of Finance and Treasury (Maldives)|Minister of Finance]]
| office1 = [[Ministry of Finance and Treasury (Maldives)|Minister of Finance]]
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| term_start1 = 5 March 2012
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| predecessor1 = [[Qasim Ibrahim]]
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| term_end1 = 22 June 2016
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| successor1 = [[Ali Hashim]]
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| predecessor1 = [[Mohamed Shihab]]
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| term_start1 = 18 August 2005
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| successor1 = Ahmed Munawar
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| term_end1 = 15 July 2008
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| term_start2 = 18 August 2005
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| predecessor2 = [[Mohamed Shihab]]
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| term_end2 = 15 July 2008
| successor2 = [[Ahmed Munawar]]
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| predecessor2 = [[Qasim Ibrahim]]
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| term_start2 = 5 March 2012
| successor2 = Ali Hashim
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| term_end2 = 22 June 2016
| birth_name = Abdulla Jihad
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1964|1|3}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|1|3|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Thinadhoo (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)|Thinadhoo]], [[Maldives]]
| birth_place = [[Thinadhoo (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)|Thinadhoo]], [[Maldives]]
| death_date =
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| spouse = Asima Hussein
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| children = 3
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| party = [[Progressive Party of Maldives]]
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| alma_mater = [[University of the South Pacific]]<br>[[University of Waikato]]
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| spouse = Asima Hussein
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| children = 3
| alma_mater = {{plainlist|
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* [[University of the South Pacific]]
* [[University of Waikato]]
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'''Abdulla Jihad''' ({{langx|dv|އަބްދުﷲ ޖިހާދު}}; born 3 January 1964) is a Maldivian politician who served as [[vice president of the Maldives]] from 22 June 2016 to 17 November 2018. Prior to his appointment on 22 June 2016, he served as the [[Ministry of Finance and Treasury (Maldives)|minister of finance]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2016 |title=His Excellency Abdulla Jihad sworn in as Vice President |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/16901 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207110512/https://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/16901 |archive-date=7 December 2023 |access-date=7 December 2023 |website=The President's Office}}</ref>


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Jihad was born on 3 January 1964. He graduated from the [[University of Waikato]], New Zealand, with a masters of management studies degree in economics. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in economics/management from the [[University of South Pacific]], [[Fiji]].<ref name=presidencymaldives />
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'''Abdulla Jihad''' served as the 6th Vice President of [[Maldives]] (from 22 June 2016 to 17 November 2018). Prior to his appointment on 22 June 2016, he served as the [[Ministry of Finance and Treasury (Maldives)|Minister of Finance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=16901|title=The President's Office - His Excellency Abdulla Jihad sworn in as Vice President|website=www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv|access-date=2016-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627162609/http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=16901|archive-date=27 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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Jihad first joined government services in 1980 as a temporary audit staff at the audit office. He later went on to fill a number of prestigious managerial posts in the government. On 22 June 2016, he was appointed vice president of the republic of the Maldives by President [[Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom]].<ref name=presidencymaldives />
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Mr Abdulla Jihad was born on 3 January 1964. He graduated from the [[University of Waikato]], New Zealand, with a Master of Management Studies in Economics. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in economics/management from the University of South Pacific, Fiji.


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Prior to assuming the post of vice president, Jihad served as the minister of finance and treasury in President Yameen's Administration.<ref name="history">{{Cite web |title=History - Ministry of Finance |url=http://www.finance.gov.mv/ministry/history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207110335/https://www.finance.gov.mv/ministry/history |archive-date=7 December 2023 |website=www.finance.gov.mv}}</ref> He had also served as the minister of finance and treasury in President [[Mohamed Waheed Hassan]]'s Administration from 5 March 2012 to 17 November 2013, and in President [[Maumoon Abdul Gayoom]]'s Administration from 15 July 2008 to 11 November 2008. Other notable posts he filled were governor of [[Maldives Monetary Authority]] (2007–2008),<ref name="governors">{{Cite web |title=Past Governors and Vice Governors |url=http://www.mma.gov.mv/#/about/history/governors&vicegovernors |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207110034/https://www.mma.gov.mv/#/about/history/governors&vicegovernors |archive-date=7 December 2023 |website=Maldives Monetary Authority}}</ref> and member of the Civil Service Commission.
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Mr Jihad first joined Government services in 1980 as a temporary audit staff at the Audit Office. He later went on to fill a number of prestigious managerial posts in the Government. On 22 June 2016, he was appointed as the Vice President of the Republic of Maldives by President [[Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom]].


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Jihad has attended many international conferences, seminars, workshops and training programmes and has visited numerous countries in the discharge of government responsibilities.
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Prior to assuming the post of [[Vice President of the Maldives]], Mr Jihad served as the Minister of Finance and Treasury in President Yameen’s Administration.<ref name="history">{{Cite web|url=http://www.finance.gov.mv/ministry/history|title=Ministry of Finance|website=www.finance.gov.mv}}</ref> He had also served as the Minister of Finance and Treasury in President [[Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik]]'s Administration from 5 March 2012 to 17 November 2013, and in President [[Maumoon Abdul Gayoom]]'s Administration; 15 July 2008 to 11 November 2008. Other notable posts Mr Jihad filled were governor of [[Maldives Monetary Authority]] (2007-2008),<ref name="governors">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mma.gov.mv/#/about/history/governors&vicegovernors|title=Maldives Monetary Authority|website=www.mma.gov.mv}}</ref> and Member of the Civil Service Commission.


Jihad is married to Asima Hussein. They have 3 children.<ref name="presidencymaldives">{{Cite web |title=Vice President Abdulla Jihad |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/PO/FormerVP/11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207105757/https://presidency.gov.mv/PO/FormerVP/11 |archive-date=7 December 2023 |access-date=7 December 2023 |website=The President's Office}}</ref>
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Mr Jihad has attended many international conferences, seminars, workshops and training programmes and has visited numerous countries in the discharge of Government responsibilities.

Mr Jihad is married to Ms Asima Hussein. They have 3 children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=172|title=The President's Office - Vice President - Name (from "Terms" section) -|website=www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv|access-date=2016-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131229113333/http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=172|archive-date=29 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Early career and family life ==
== Early career and family life ==
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Latest revision as of 08:42, 1 November 2024

Abdulla Jihad
އަބްދުﷲ ޖިހާދު
Official portrait, 2012
Vice President of the Maldives
In office
22 June 2016 – 17 November 2018
PresidentAbdulla Yameen
Preceded byAhmed Adeeb
Succeeded byFaisal Naseem
Minister of Finance
In office
5 March 2012 – 22 June 2016
Preceded byMohamed Shihab
Succeeded byAhmed Munawar
In office
18 August 2005 – 15 July 2008
Preceded byQasim Ibrahim
Succeeded byAli Hashim
Personal details
Born (1964-01-03) 3 January 1964 (age 61)
Thinadhoo, Maldives
Political partyProgressive Party of Maldives
SpouseAsima Hussein
Children3
Alma mater

Abdulla Jihad (Dhivehi: އަބްދުﷲ ޖިހާދު; born 3 January 1964) is a Maldivian politician who served as vice president of the Maldives from 22 June 2016 to 17 November 2018. Prior to his appointment on 22 June 2016, he served as the minister of finance.[1]

Jihad was born on 3 January 1964. He graduated from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, with a masters of management studies degree in economics. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in economics/management from the University of South Pacific, Fiji.[2]

Jihad first joined government services in 1980 as a temporary audit staff at the audit office. He later went on to fill a number of prestigious managerial posts in the government. On 22 June 2016, he was appointed vice president of the republic of the Maldives by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.[2]

Prior to assuming the post of vice president, Jihad served as the minister of finance and treasury in President Yameen's Administration.[3] He had also served as the minister of finance and treasury in President Mohamed Waheed Hassan's Administration from 5 March 2012 to 17 November 2013, and in President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's Administration from 15 July 2008 to 11 November 2008. Other notable posts he filled were governor of Maldives Monetary Authority (2007–2008),[4] and member of the Civil Service Commission.

Jihad has attended many international conferences, seminars, workshops and training programmes and has visited numerous countries in the discharge of government responsibilities.

Jihad is married to Asima Hussein. They have 3 children.[2]

Early career and family life

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Abdulla Jihad was born and raised in Thinadhoo of South Huvadhoo Atoll.

References

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  1. ^ "His Excellency Abdulla Jihad sworn in as Vice President". The President's Office. 22 June 2016. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Vice President Abdulla Jihad". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. ^ "History - Ministry of Finance". www.finance.gov.mv. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Past Governors and Vice Governors". Maldives Monetary Authority. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023.
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