Mohamed Areesh has been elected as the Deputy Mayor of Malé City, following the resignation of his predecessor, Ahmed Nareesh.

Nareesh stepped down from the position on March 12, stating that he had the opportunity to serve the country and its people in a different capacity.

Areesh was elected to the post during the 188th meeting of the Malé City Council, where 16 out of 17 council members present voted in his favour.