Jump to content

Adam Azim (politician)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Adam Azim
އާދަމް އާޒިމް
Mayor of Malé
Assumed office
22 January 2024
PresidentMohamed Muizzu
DeputyAhmed Nareesh
Preceded byAhmed Nareesh (acting mayor)
CEO of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company
In office
21 January 2020 – 17 November 2023
Succeeded byMr. Abdulla Ziyad
Personal details
Born17 December 1971
Malé, Maldives
Political partyMaldivian Democratic Party
Alma materUniversity of Nottingham University of East London
ProfessionPolitician

Adam Azim (Dhivehi: އާދަމް އާޒިމް; born 17 December 1971) is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the Mayor of Malé since 22 January 2024.

He won the Mayoral Elections, defeating ruling party, People's National Congress's candidate, Azima Shakoor.

Career

[edit]

Adam Azim is the incumbent Mayor of Malé, the capital of the Maldives.[1][2] He also served as the Chief executive officer of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company.[3] Azim also served as the managing director of State Trading Organization.[4][5]

Mayoral Elections 2024

[edit]

On 14 January 2024, Azim was elected as the Mayor of Malé defeating People's National Congress's candidate, Azima Shakoor with a vote of 7,621.[6][7]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Maldives: Adam Azim from Maldivian Democratic Party wins Male mayoral by-election". The Times of India. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. ^ Mohamed, Mariyath. "Adam Azim: New Mayor of Male' City". edition. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Adam Azim, 5 Points On New Mayor Of Male From Pro India Party". NDTV. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Adam Azim, CEO of Maldives Transport & Contracting Company". Corporate Maldives. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Adam Azim: The CEO Who Transformed MTCC into a Model Government Company". Frontpage. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  6. ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (13 January 2024). "Male' Mayoral Election: Azim wins by a large margin!". The Edition. Mihaaru. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Adam Azim Secures Mayoral Victory in Malé City". Maldives Voice. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.