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Shifaq Mufeed
Shifaq Mufeed (Histo) is a 40-year-old Maldivian who aspires to contribute to the progress of his community and country as a whole by helping to relieve the plights of ordinary people through empowering political, social and economic strengths of individuals and communities. He believes in change through collective efforts and advocates for an egalitarian society where the rights of people are respected and progressively realized. Born to an ordinary family in the south of the Maldives and raised by a single mother as a half orphan with three other siblings, his character is very much shaped by his humble upbringing. Working hard, being honest, taking responsibility, respecting others and helping people are values instilled in him by his mother. At the age of 12, he left his native island in pursuit of education and work. Having to live independently at such a young age, Shifaq learned to appreciate the differences in people and the complexities of life. It has also created a desire within him to help those people who are not fortunate enough to enjoy the same opportunities that he had. His strong leadership skills, creative approaches to solving problems, ability to relate to a wide range of people and excellent oratory skills made him one of the most notable students in his academic life which earned him a respectable position within the community. Shifaq started his own business with some other partners 14 years ago and his company’s restaurant chain, Sea House, made a revolutionary change in casual dining restaurant concept in Male’ and it’s still considered as one of the best restaurants in Male’. He currently works as the Managing director of HACO Private Limited, an import export company that facilitates materials needed for the construction industry and the hospitality industry. He also serves as a director of Quarter Deck Private Limited which manages and operates Sea House restaurants. After completion of General Certificate Exam (GCE O’Level), due to the family’s poor financial condition, at the age of 15 years Shifaq started his employment journey as a delivery boy in a café in the capital Male’ for a wage of Maldivian Rufiyaa 25.00 (less than USD 2.00) per week. Shifaq considers that this was his first rung in the ladder of success in his career. During the past he has filled various positions in the hospitality industry including managerial positions. At his very young age Shifaq did not only work in the service industry but also filled different positions in the government bureaucracy. He completed his diploma in business management while working for the government. Shifaq started his political career in his late twenties and in 2009, at the age of 29 years, he got elected as a Member of Parliament which made him the youngest Parliamentarian elected from his native atoll. One year prior to the completion of his term he announced in the state media that he wishes to give the opportunity to other youths like him and will not contest for a second term. This made him the first ever parliamentarian in the Maldives history who made such a decision to motivate and empower youths. During the past five years Shifaq has filled different State/Government portfolios which includes Vice President of Human Rights Commission of the Maldives, State Minister at Ministry of Home Affairs and Minister-Counsellor at the Maldives Embassy in Sri Lanka. Shifaq who had articulation disorders till his adolescent age, finds joy in teaching and training school children and youth for public speaking. He also works as a judge on voluntary basis in the national Speech Contest and other Speech contests organized by state institutions like Maldives Defense Force, Maldives Police Service and Maldives Broadcasting Corporation. END

Shifaq Mufeed
Article about Shifaq Mufeed. Otsekmmeelah (talk) 17:11, 19 September 2019 (UTC)