Ahmed Thasmeen Ali

Ahmed Thasmeen Ali (born 1967) is the [http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/pages/default.php?NVFiBzlfM1I3QjNfZhJjUzEANg4= Minister of Atolls Development] of the Maldives. His predecessor is Waheeddeen.

His first Cabinet portfolio was Minister of Home Affairs, during which he introduced many Reform Agenda related activities to [http://www.police.gov.mv/ Maldives Police Service] . During his tenure as Minister of Home Affairs he embarked on recruiting new police personnel and sending them to neighbouring and friendly countries for modern police training. He introduced Jail reform activities with the help from Western Australia Police. To separate the jail breaking and disturbances in jail he started construction of a maximum security prison for hardcore criminals, in order to separate them from other convicts.

The first Police Training School, housed in Addu Atoll was opened under his patronage.

Many modern scientific methods of investigation in Maldives Police Service were introduced under his instruction.

The Community Policing concept used in policing in the Maldives is introduced under his guidance.

He holds a BA degree in Economics from University of Warwick in England and a Master's degree in Political Science of the American University in Cairo, Egypt. He has been an MP for Baa atoll since the 1990s. Ahmed Tasmeen Ali became [http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/pages/eng_news.php?news:4197:1 Atoll Development Minister] in 2007. Ahmed Thasmeen Ali owns resorts and other businesses, including Reethi Beach Resort and Fonaddhoo Tuna Products. He is also a philanthropist.

In the October 2008 presidential election, he is the running mate of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

See also

*Reethi Beach