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Naseema Mohamed | |
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.jpg) Naseema Mohamed in 2019 | |
| First Lady of the Maldives | |
| In office 11 November 1968 – 11 November 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Fathimath Saeed (First republic 1953) |
| Succeeded by | Nasreena Ibrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 December 1940 Malé, Maldives |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Ismail Nasir Aisha Nasir |
| Residence(s) | Muliaage, Velaanaage (during office) |
| Occupation | Linguist and Historian |
| Awards | National Exemplary Service Medal |
Naseema Mohamed, NIIV (also known as Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu) was the former First Lady of the Maldives from 1968 to 1978 and the third wife of former President Ibrahim Nasir.
After Ibrahim Nasir went into self-exile to Singapore on 7 December 1978, Naseema continued to live in Male' and worked as a historian for the National Centre for Linguistic and Historic Research.[1] She has written extensively on early Maldivian history and the Dhivehi language.[1] She had also previously worked as a nurse. Currently working for Dhivehi Bahuge Academy. She worked at the Maldives National Museum, retiring in 2011.[2] She received the National Exemplary Service Medal in 2011.[3]
Naseema served as an advisor to the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage.[4][5]
- ^ a b Mohamed, Naseema (8 February 2007). "Rebellion of the Southern Atolls" (PDF). Two Thousand Isles. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Balaj, Vikas (13 February 2012). "Vandalism at Maldives Museum Stirs Fears of Extremism". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "National Exemplary Service Medals and National Service Medals Conferred to 14 Individuals on Independence Day". The President's Office. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ Ibrahim, Nafaahath (29 November 2019). "President Solih appoints advisors to Heritage Ministry". The Edition. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (28 November 2019). "Four new advisors appointed to Heritage Ministry". Raajje TV. Retrieved 6 September 2024.