Mariyam Shakeela Bio: Controversy, Awards, Religion, Height, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Husband, Politics

Mariyam Shakeela (born 26 December 1961) is a Maldivian businesswoman, entrepreneur and former government minister who rose to prominence through her leadership in both the private sector and public service.

Her profile gained wider recognition when she served as the Minister of Environment and Energy in the Maldives, a newly created portfolio at the time.

Profile

• Full name: Mariyam Shakeela
• Date of birth: 26 December 1961
• Age: 64 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Maldives (Malé)
• Nationality: Maldivian
• Profession: Businesswoman, entrepreneur, politician, former cabinet minister
• Ethnicity: Maldivian
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• Religion: Islam
• Net worth: USD 30–50 million

Early Life and Education

Mariyam Shakeela was born on 26 December 1961, and is now at the age of 63. She grew up in the Maldives. Details about her parents and siblings are not public at this time.

According to her alumni profile at Curtin University, she holds a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Management) from Curtin University, completed in 2009, and a Master of Commerce (Management) in 2004.

Personal Life

Information about Mariyam Shakeela’s spouse, children, siblings and other relationship details is not public at this time.

Career

Mariyam Shakeela’s career spans more than three decades across business, entrepreneurship and public service. As the chief executive and shareholder of the SIMDI Group of trading companies, one of the oldest business institutions in the Maldives, she established a significant presence in the private sector.

Her service roles include being appointed Minister of Environment and Energy on 21 May 2012, when the portfolio was created. She later served as Acting Minister of Gender, Family and Human Rights, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Health.

During her tenure in the environment ministry she launched programmes addressing waste management and environmental reporting for the Maldives. In business, she has also been recognised internationally for her leadership and impact.

Awards and Nominations

• Curtin University Alumni Achievement Award for Global Impact (2019)
• Global Women of Excellence Award; Business Role Model of the Year (2018)
• Women on Boards Distinction and Award for Best Woman CEO in the Private Sector Maldives (2015)

Net Worth

Mariyam Shakeela’s net worth is estimated between USD 30–50 million. Earned from her long-standing role as CEO and shareholder of SIMDI Group, her diversified business holdings (distribution, hospitality, medical/diagnostic, education, wellness, interior design, logistics) and involvement in real estate/ tourism supply in the Maldives.

Controversy

In June 2022, media reports indicated that the daughter-in-law of a business tycoon linked to SIMDI Group was arrested in Australia in a drugs-case; the article referenced SIMDI Group’s association with former Health Minister Mariyam Shakeela. (Note: this is an indirect mention, not a direct allegation against Shakeela herself.)

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