Ahmed Abdulla Didi


Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi born 1 October 1966) is the 4th and current Chief Justice of the Maldives, serving from June 28, 2018.

Early Life

Dr. Ahmed Abdhulla Didi was born in S. Hithadhoo, Republic of Maldives on 1st October 1966.

Education &; Career

After completing Secondary Certificate of Al-Azhar at Cairo Preparatory and Secondary Institute, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Sharia & Law at Al-Azhar University in 1993.
Prior to his appointment to Supreme Court of the Maldives in 2010, he worked at Attorney General's office as Deputy Attorney General from 2008 to 2009 as well as Counsel General of the People's Majlis in 2010.
He was nominated to Supreme Court by President Mohamed Nasheed and the Majlis confirmed his nomination on August 10, 2010.
After Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed was disqualified from Supreme Court bench in June 20, 2018, President Abdulla Yameen nominated Justice Abdulla Didi as the new Chief Justice, his nomination was confirmed by the Majlis in June 28, 2010.