Former Dhiraagu Chairman Rilwan Shareef passes away

Former Dhiraagu Chairman and Villa Air Managing Director Rilwan Shareef has passed away today at the age of 72.

Rilwan passed away while receiving treatment at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH).

Rilwan Shareef was a prominent figure who rendered long and valuable services to the Maldivian state and the business sector.

He served in key government positions, including State Minister and Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Finance.

In addition, Rilwan served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dhiraagu.

Having assumed the role of Dhiraagu Chairman in January 2014, he stepped down from the position in February 2015.

Furthermore, he served for a long time as the Managing Director of Villa Air and as a Director of the Maldives Stock Exchange.

In a condolence message following Rilwan's passing, Dhiraagu stated that his valuable services to the company, ranging from his time as a board member since the company's inception in 1988 to his final tenure as Chairperson will always be remembered.

Dhiraagu also prayed for patience for his family during this time of great sorrow and for eternal blessings in paradise for the deceased.

Rilwan had pursued higher education, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.