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Muad Mohamad Zaki
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Zaki (R) standing with Mohamed Nasheed (L)
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Muad Mohamad Zaki, born on April 7, 1982, is a politician from the Maldives. He is also known for supporting democracy, helping businesses, and giving inspiring talks.
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Muad Zaki's Journey in Politics
Muad helped create a political magazine called Sandhaanu. This magazine openly criticized the government led by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
Early Activism and Challenges
Muad was a member of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party. He joined many people in protests against the government in the Maldives. During one protest, known as Black Friday, many people were hurt. Muad was detained and injured during this event. After this, the European Union sent a team to investigate the situation.
Muad started his political work while studying in the United Kingdom. He learned about socialism there. He was one of the first members when the Maldivian Democratic Party was formed. He also helped connect British politicians and the European Union with the Maldivian opposition. This was when the party's leader, Mohamed Nasheed, was in Sri Lanka.
Professional Background
Muad has a wide range of skills and experiences. He studied international relations and security in the United Kingdom. He is also an expert in e-commerce. He has over 12 years of experience in international shipping and trade, mostly in Malaysia. He also worked for over five years in the international tourism industry. People also know him as an economist and an expert in world events. His knowledge has made him quite popular.
Changing Political Paths
In late 2011, Muad left the Maldivian Democratic Party. He disagreed with what he saw as President Mohamed Nasheed's increasingly strict policies. In early 2012, Muad joined a group of opposition parties in the Maldives. This group was against President Nasheed.
Muad is also an international coordinator for an organization called Maldives Unity Association (MUA). This group helps local communities develop and grow.
Presidential Elections and Views
During the 2013 presidential elections, Muad supported two candidates. One was from the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), and the other was from the Jumhooree Party (JP). Both parties wanted a government that included all parts of Maldivian society. Abdulla Yameen from the Progressive Party of Maldives won that election.
Muad was the first politician and businessman from the Maldives to meet with representatives from the Muslim Brotherhood. He also met a former member of Egypt's first democratically elected Parliament. Muad believes in peaceful solutions to world problems. He supports transparent democratic principles and international law. These ideas were well received by those he met. For the Middle East, he strongly supports a two-state solution. This means Palestinians and Israelis living peacefully side by side.
In the 2018 presidential elections, Muad did not openly support President Yameen or his opponent, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. However, his public statements seemed to show more support for the winner, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Today, Muad Mohamad Zaki works as an independent political consultant. He has good relationships with all major political parties and politicians in the Maldives. He advises government officials and political parties on topics like diplomacy, human rights, fighting terrorism, international relations, and election campaign strategies.
Muad Zaki's Family Life
Muad is the son of Mohamad Zaki. He is part of the "Nazaki Family." His father and grandfather were important figures in Maldivian society.
When he was 21 years old, Muad went on to study International Relations & Security.
In the 1990s, Muad moved to Malaysia with his family. This happened when his father was living outside the country for a period.
