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Hilaaleege is the official residence of the Vice President of the Maldives. The current Vice President, Hussain Mohamed Latheef currently doesn't live in Hilaaleege due to extensive repairs being done to the residence.[1]
| Hilaaleege | |
|---|---|
ހިލާލީގެ | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Official Residence |
| Architectural style | Colonial Bungalows |
| Town or city | Malé |
| Country | Maldives |
| Coordinates | 4°10′42″N 73°30′29″E / 4.17833°N 73.50806°E |
| Inaugurated | [citation needed] |
| Owner | Government of the Maldives. |
History edit
Hilaaleege was formerly the Presidential Palace of Ibrahim Nasir but it was seized by the state in 1981 under the presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom after Nasir was sentenced for corruption. During the presidency of Mohamed Nasheed, Hilaaleege was established as the official residence of the VIce President.[2]
Usage of building edit
| Title | Duration | President | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Palace | 1968-1978 | Ibrahim Nasir | |
| Hilaaleege | 1978-2008 | Maumoon Abdul Gayoom | Used to accommodate foreign dignitaries that came to visit Maldives.[3] |
| Official residence of the Vice President | 2008-2013 | Mohamed Nasheed | Changed to accommodate Vice President.[3] |
| Residence of VP / Presidential Palace | 2013-2018 | Abdulla Yameen Mohamed Jameel Ahmed | Yameen's VP, Jameel lived in Hilaaleege before being impeached. After impeachment, Yameen moved to Hilaaleege and used Muliaage for political work.[4] |
| Official Residence of Vice President | 2018-Present | Faisal Naseem Hussain Mohamed Latheef | VP Hussain Latheef moved out of Hilaaleege due to extensive repairs being done to it and plans on moving in after.[1] |
References edit
- ^ a b Solih, Aishath Shuba (12 March 2024). "VP has not yet relocated to Hilaaleege, will move in Ramadan". The Edition. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Vice President Faisal shifts to official residence 'Hilaaleege'". The Edition. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Solih, Faisal to move into Muliaage, Hilaaleege respectively". The Edition. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "VP Naseem moves out of Hilaaleege". RaajjeMV. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.