Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was the President of the Republic Of Maldives(1978-2008).

Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is, in both origin and style, very much a man of the people. A man of progressive thinking, President Gayoom’s governance ushered in an unprecedented period of social and economic development for the nation.

During his tenure as President, the Maldives made important strides towards greater democracy in a manner which has preserved and enhanced the country’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Through executive excellence and political foresight, President Gayoom kept up the pace of change needed for a modern society by introducing and strengthening measures that ensured transparency and accountability in the government bureaucracy.

The outstanding success attained in President Gayoom’s political life saw the historic milestone achieved in the political reform process he initiated – the introduction of a multi-party political system in the Maldives.

President Gayoom tirelessly strived to uplift the quality of life of the Maldives’ people, advocating good governance, and opening up new horizons for national development.