Maumoon Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for mutual cooperation in their respective fields.
The MoU was signed by Maumoon Foundation’s chairman, former Maldivian president Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom and Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed.
It was such a pleasure to sign on behalf of the @TheMaumoonFdtn an MoU with the Islamic Ministry. We look forward to working together for the benefit of our people in islamic social and educational work. I thank Minister Dr @Mohamedshaheem1 for his continued support. pic.twitter.com/P842XFjARu
— Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (@maumoonagayoom) January 1, 2026
Under the MoU, the Maumoon Foundation will plan and carry out a project to renovate the Islamic Centre in Malé, ensuring the building’s long-term use in line with terms agreed by both parties, including efforts to secure local and international support for the project.
The MoU also extends to attendance and speeches by Maumoon at Islamic functions organized by the Islamic Ministry at the Islamic Centre and the display of books written by the former president at the public library in the Islamic Centre.
Maumoon Foundation and Islamic Ministry sign MoU for mutual cooperation in their respective fields, including speeches by former president Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom at Islamic Ministry events. (Photo/Maumoon via X)
Additionally, the Islamic Ministry will provide assistance to various Islamic and social activities organized by the Maumoon Foundation. The Ministry will also assist Maumoon Foundation in establishing its digital archive and library.