Shamhooza Ahmed has been removed from her position as Chairperson of the Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC).
Shamhooza was appointed as Chairperson of MWSC, the utility provider responsible for water and sanitation services in the capital city, on December 26, 2023.
In addition to her role as Chairperson, she has also been removed from the company’s Board of Directors. The reason for her dismissal remains unclear.
Prior to assuming the role at MWSC, Shamhooza served as a Council Executive at the Male’ City Council. She also previously held the position of Director at the Ministry of Housing.
The leadership of MWSC has seen several recent changes. Following the resignation of former Managing Director Abdul Matheen, the position is currently held by Hussain Fahmy, the former Managing Director of STELCO and a close associate of President Mohamed Muizzu.
Established on April 1, 1995, MWSC also produces bottled drinking water. In addition to the capital, the company provides utility services to several islands and resorts across the country.
