Hamdhoon Hameed appointed as Advisor at Finance Ministry

Former Planning and National Development Minister Hamdhoon Hameed has been appointed as Advisor at the Ministry of Finance and Planning. 

Although the exact date of appointment is not known, the Ministry confirmed that he has been appointed to the Advisor position at ministerial rank. 

Hamdhoon served as Planning Minister during former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's administration. During former President Abdulla Yameen's administration, Hamdhoon served as non-resident ambassador to Singapore. He has also previously been a member of parliament. 

Hamdhoon, the son of former Atolls Minister Abdulla Hameed, is an expert in the planning sector.