Ex-Planning Minister Hamdhoon Hameed Takes Advisory Role in Finance Ministry

Mohamed Hilmy

27 August 2025, 00:00

The Ministry of Finance and Planning has confirmed the appointment of former minister Hamdhoon Hameed as an advisor to the Minister, with the role carrying ministerial-level designation. While the exact date of his appointment has not been disclosed, the Ministry noted that his experience in planning and governance would support the Ministry’s expanded mandate.

Hamdhoon previously served as Minister of Planning and National Development from 2003 to 2008 under former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, where he oversaw nationwide development and planning initiatives. More recently, he held the role of Non-Resident Ambassador to Singapore between 2016 and 2018, further strengthening his diplomatic and policy background.

The appointment follows government restructuring announced in December last year, when the Ministry of Finance was renamed the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The restructuring transferred planning responsibilities—previously handled by the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Urban Development—to the Finance portfolio.

By bringing in a seasoned figure with both domestic and international experience, the Ministry aims to bolster its capacity in steering the country’s financial and planning priorities under the unified framework.

Ex-Planning Minister Hamdhoon Hameed Takes Advisory Role in Finance Ministry

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