President Mohamed Nasheed has appointed Mr Ahmed Naseer as the Minister of State for Tourism, Arts and Culture.

Mr Naseer previously served as the President of the Maldives Centre for Linguistic and Historical Research.

President Nasheed also appointed Mr Adam Naseer as the Deputy State Minister, Controller of Immigration and Emigration. He was previously at the post of Deputy Minister of State for Upper North Province.

In addition, the President also appointed Mr Ali Naseer as the Councillor of Upper North Province Office, and Mr Abdulla Jameel as the Councillor of South Province Office.