Immigration Department transferred to Economic Ministry

The Department of Immigration and Emigration, previously run under Minister of Defence and National Security, has been transferred to Ministry of Economic Development.

This decision by President Abdulla Yameen was announced by President’s Office Spokesperson Ibrahim Muaz Ali, on Twitter.

Department of Immigration and Emigration miadhun feshigen balahattavaany Ministry of Economic Development in kamugai Raees nimmavaifi.

— Ibrahim Muaz Ali (@SpokespersonMV) January 21, 2015

Prior to Defence Ministry, Immigration Department was run under Ministry of Home Affairs.