Former Controller of Immigration and long-serving public servant Dr. Mohamed Ali passed away on Sunday while undergoing medical treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in Malé. He was 67 years old at the time of his death.
Dr. Mohamed Ali had been admitted to IGMH to receive care for an ongoing illness prior to his passing. Throughout his career, he held several senior leadership portfolios across consecutive administrations, leaving a significant imprint on public administration and institutional governance in the Maldives.
During the administration of former President Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, Dr. Mohamed Ali served as the Chief of Staff at the President’s Office following the government's formation in February 2012. In May of the same year, he was appointed to lead the Department of Immigration and Emigration as Controller of Immigration, overseeing national border management and immigration enforcement operations.
Following his tenure at the immigration department, Dr. Mohamed Ali continued his public service under the administration of former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. During this period, he was appointed as Minister of State for Islamic Affairs, where he contributed to religious and administrative initiatives within the ministry.
News of Dr. Mohamed Ali’s passing has drawn tributes and messages of condolence from political leaders, former colleagues, and the public, with many remembering him as a dedicated public figure and administrator who served the nation across multiple high-level posts.