Moosa Ali Jaleel appointed as head of National Counter Terrorism Center at ministerial level
29 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 08:13Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel has been appointed at ministerial rank as the Director General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), succeeding Waheed Waheed. A veteran with extensive military service, Jaleel takes the helm of the nation's primary agency dedicated to combating terrorism and violent extremism in the Maldives.
Former Chief of Defence Force, Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel. | RaajjeMV
Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel has been appointed as the Director General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).
A reliable source has confirmed to RaajjeMV that Moosa Ali Jaleel has been appointed to the post at ministerial rank. This appointment follows the removal of the center's Director General, Retired Major General Wais Waheed. Wais had previously held the position at the rank of Deputy Minister.
Moosa Ali Jaleel, who has been appointed to the position, was the People's National Congress (PNC) candidate for the Male' City Mayoral seat in this year's local council elections. In addition, he was conferred the Order of Distinguished Military Service in 2024. Jaleel has also previously been honored with the Medal for Exceptional Bravery and the Long Service Medal.
The National Counter Terrorism Centre was established on February 25, 2016, to lead efforts in combating terrorism and violent extremism.
The primary mandate of this center is to combat terrorism and extremist ideologies both within the Maldives and on the international stage. Furthermore, it is tasked with coordinating efforts across government ministries, departments, and institutions to counter such activities and radical narratives.
