Maryam Mariya
Maldivian politician
Maryam Mariya is a Maldivian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare of the Maldives from 2024 to 2026. She previously served as the Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development from 2023 to 2024.
Early life and education
Born in Malé, Mariya was the daughter of businessman Mohamed Yoosuf (Kuwaa Mohadhey).
Mariya got a diploma in TESL at the National Institute of Education in 1998. She got an MA TESOL at the University of Canberra, Australia and a PhD in Applied Linguistics at the Massey University. She received postgraduate teaching and learning at the University of Waikato, New Zealand, where she was a Research Associate.
Career
Mariya had worked at various educational institutes such as the Maldives National University, Villa College, the Islamic University of Maldives.
On 17 November 2023, Mariya was appointed by President Mohamed Muizzu as the Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development. In December 2024, she was assigned to oversee the Agriculture Ministry following the restructuring of ministries. President Muizzu later appointed her as the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare.
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