H.E. Dr. Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed
High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia
Dr. Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed is currently Maldives`s High Commissioner to Malaysia. Born in 1980, Dr. Mariyam graduated with a Bachelor of Science (first class) from Bangalore University of India in 2005. She obtained a Master of Science in Biomedical Science in 2007 from the University of Westminster of London, United Kingdom on a Villa-Westminster scholarship. She received a PhD in Microbiology (Environmental Biotechnology) from the Faculty of Biotechnology and Molecular Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2023.
Dr. Mariyam joined the government service in June 1999. At a young age, she worked in the Ministry of Health. Since then, worked in various departments /divisions in the government of the Maldives and earned a steady stream of promotion through the government. During her time in the government, she fulfilled technical positions such as a senior scientific officer (Deputy Director General) in the Health Ministry and Lecturer at Maldives National University. In addition, in the government, she has represented Maldives in international fora such as WHO, FAO, SAARC and Codex Alimentarius Commission.
As a High Commissioner, she prioritises working diligently and sincerely to enhance the opportunities between the two nations. The government policies are to improve trade and economic ties between the two nations, fortify bilateral ties, and make consular matters easier and more convenient for Maldivians residing in Malaysia. Dr. Mariyam has proven her excellence in performance and leadership in her career.
