New Commissioner General Appointed to MIRA

On 31 October, President Ibrahim Solih, appointed Fathuhulla Jameel as Commissioner General of Taxation and Asma Shafeeu as Deputy Commissioner General of Taxation.

Fathuhulla, a veteran in the field of revenue and taxation, was among several applicants that contended for the position of Commissioner General and served as Director General of Audit and Investigation under the outgoing Commissioner General.  Fathuhulla’s approval by the People’s Majlis was lauded by his peers and members of the legal, and accountants community. His appointment was welcomed by Parliament Members as the beginning of fair and transparent application of taxation in the Maldives.

Asma Shafeeu was serving at the MIRA, as Director General, Planning and Development and has over 20 years experience in the field of finance and taxation.