Ahmed Naish
Ahmed Naish joined the Maldives Independent (formerly Minivan News) as a rookie reporter in January 2009, covering the country's tumultuous transition to democracy, first multi-party elections and series of political crises. He later served as editor-in-chief until the Maldives Independent suspended operations in January 2020 and returned to the role for the relaunch in January 2025. Naish has also written for local and international publications such as Al Jazeera and The Diplomat.
18th Majlis prepares to review procedures and form standing committees
02 Jun 2014, 4:34 PM
Police launch special operation in response to spike in theft and robbery
02 Jun 2014, 2:49 PM
Independent MP for Nilandhoo Abdulla Khaleel signs for PPM
01 Jun 2014, 6:21 PM
Tourist arrivals increase 16 percent in April
01 Jun 2014, 12:41 PM
Government to introduce 26 ‘sea-ambulances’ by end of year
29 May 2014, 1:03 PM
MMA seeks feedback on draft consumer finance law
29 May 2014, 12:59 PM
PPM MP Maseeh elected speaker, MDP MP ‘Reeko’ Moosa Manik deputy speaker
28 May 2014, 1:59 PM
Second Maldivian killed in Syria, claims jihadist media
27 May 2014, 5:58 PM
Gasim will have to withdraw candidacy for Majlis speaker, says President Yameen
26 May 2014, 6:30 PM
Vice president assures government’s commitment to press freedom
25 May 2014, 6:30 PM
MDP sets eight conditions for backing candidate for Majlis speaker
24 May 2014, 4:24 PM
Ambassador to EU illegally paid US$17,000 as allowance in 2011, reveals audit report
22 May 2014, 12:13 PM
New regulations require Supreme Court permission for attending overseas events
21 May 2014, 4:59 PM
High Court upholds jail sentence of man found guilty of forcing women into prostitution
20 May 2014, 5:29 PM
Government to tender Malé-Hulhulé bridge project next month
19 May 2014, 2:21 PM
President Yameen defends nomination of Maumoon Hameed for prosecutor general post
19 May 2014, 2:12 PM
JICA completes US$11 million solar energy project
14 May 2014, 7:23 PM
Government exploring options for Hulhumalé reclamation project
13 May 2014, 5:25 PM
Slippages in revenue or expenditure will undermine debt sustainability: MMA macroeconomic report
12 May 2014, 5:40 PM
President Yameen urges ACC to expedite investigations involving government projects
11 May 2014, 5:22 PM

