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.
Audit reports released in first quarter revealed illegal expenditure worth MVR2.2 billion
30 Apr 2014, 3:42 PM
Parliament approves hiking airport service charge to US$25
27 Apr 2014, 4:06 PM
Home Minister Umar Naseer pleads not guilty to charges at Criminal Court
27 Apr 2014, 4:02 PM
GMR holds to US$1.4 billion compensation figure
26 Apr 2014, 7:50 PM
“Yonder lies the greener pastures”: President Yameen inaugurates investor forum in Singapore
25 Apr 2014, 4:31 PM
President’s Office spent MVR30 million in excess of approved budget in 2011, audit reveals
24 Apr 2014, 6:36 PM
No re-votes as High Court concludes Majlis election-related cases
23 Apr 2014, 3:27 PM
Parliament approves import duty hikes
22 Apr 2014, 3:01 PM
Police defend Anbaraa arrests as MDP alleges breach of constitutional rights
21 Apr 2014, 7:56 PM
Parliament approves amendment for state to cover expenses of president’s private residence
21 Apr 2014, 7:48 PM
Police investigating threatening phone call from MP Siyam to sacked resort worker
20 Apr 2014, 6:04 PM
All 79 suspects arrested from Anbaraa festival tested positive for drugs, police reveal
20 Apr 2014, 4:50 PM
Audit uncovers corruption in MNBC sales agent agreement with BIG
19 Apr 2014, 6:16 PM
Corruption charges sought against former province minister for unauthorised sports expenses
17 Apr 2014, 12:23 PM
Feydhoo case accepted as High Court considers 13 election-related complaints
16 Apr 2014, 5:57 PM
DhiFM Plus airs upside down photo of broadcasting commission chair
16 Apr 2014, 4:38 PM
MDP national council resolves to organise Labour Day demonstration
15 Apr 2014, 5:38 PM
Government coalition remains strong, insists President Yameen
15 Apr 2014, 5:32 PM
Amendments to religious unity law brings mosques under Islamic Ministry, outlaws independent congregations
14 Apr 2014, 4:15 PM
Bill proposed to raise disability benefits to MVR5,000 a month
14 Apr 2014, 4:04 PM
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