Mohamed Waheed Hassan
President of the Maldives, 2012–2013
First Maldivian to earn a doctorate (Stanford); long career with UNICEF.
- Nation led
- Maldives
- Office
- President · 2012–2013
- Listed as
- Former President of the Maldives
- Joined
- Announced 18 November 2025
Biography
Mohamed Waheed Hassan served as the fifth President of the Maldives from 2012 to 2013, having held the office of Vice President since 2008. During his presidency he oversaw a peaceful transition of power amid political turmoil and promoted economic growth through a stronger tourism sector.
Before entering politics he held a series of posts with the United Nations, notably with UNICEF in regional and country roles. In May 2025 he was appointed Special Envoy to the President, supporting the Maldives’ diplomatic and economic outreach.
He joined United World Leaders as an Honorary Board member in November 2025.
From the Institution’s announcement of 18 November 2025. The original release (PDF)
Former President of the Maldives Mohamed Waheed Hassan Joins United World Leaders
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