A delegation from Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), Malaysia, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Islamic Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, to discuss potential collaboration in areas of Islamic education and halal sector development.
The meeting was attended by Dato’ Professor Dr. Mohamad Farid Ravi Bin Abdullah, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of Universiti Islam Selangor, Mr. Ahmad Fatin Bin Mohamad Suhaimi, Lecturer at the university, and Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority, Mr. Ahmed Munawwar. The discussions revolved around fostering cooperation that would enhance Islamic knowledge, youth empowerment, and institutional capacity-building in the Maldives.
One of the key areas of interest discussed was the training and academic development of Imams and young Khateebs across the Maldives. The initiative seeks to raise the standards of Islamic preaching and guidance in local communities by leveraging UIS’s academic expertise and long-standing experience in Islamic scholarship.
Additionally, the meeting explored the possibility of training Qaris of the Maldives in advanced Tajweed and recital techniques. This would help preserve the integrity of Quranic traditions in the country while equipping reciters with globally recognized skills and certification.
Another important focus of the discussions was on enhancing the Maldives’ halal certification processes. The Ministry aims to benefit from Universiti Islam Selangor’s technical expertise in halal management to improve the regulatory framework of halal certification in the country. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to ensure that halal products and services in the Maldives meet international standards, an important factor not only for domestic consumption but also for the tourism and export sectors. The meeting also touched on workforce development in the halal industry. With tourism and hospitality being key economic drivers for the Maldives, investing in human resource training in halal management will ensure that Maldives remains a trusted destination for Muslim travellers seeking faith-compliant services.
Dr. Shaheem expressed his gratitude for the university’s willingness to engage in meaningful cooperation and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to building knowledge partnerships that reflect shared values and goals. He noted that the collaboration with institutions such as Universiti Islam Selangor not only strengthens academic and religious education in the Maldives but also supports the country’s vision for socio-economic development rooted in Islamic principles.
This meeting marks a constructive step in cultivating international partnerships to support the Maldives’ ambitions in Islamic education and halal sector leadership.
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