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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. 

981 articles

Expansion of economic activity in first quarter driven by tourism sector growth: MMA

08 Jun 2014, 18:06

PPM denies using presidential residence for party functions

08 Jun 2014, 15:26

Government submits bill on special economic zones

06 Jun 2014, 16:56

Development and environment protection should go together, says President Yameen

05 Jun 2014, 14:33

Environment Minister Thoriq signs for PPM

04 Jun 2014, 17:30

18th Majlis prepares to review procedures and form standing committees

02 Jun 2014, 16:34

Police launch special operation in response to spike in theft and robbery

02 Jun 2014, 14:49

Independent MP for Nilandhoo Abdulla Khaleel signs for PPM

01 Jun 2014, 18:21

Tourist arrivals increase 16 percent in April

01 Jun 2014, 12:41

Government to introduce 26 ‘sea-ambulances’ by end of year

29 May 2014, 13:03

MMA seeks feedback on draft consumer finance law

29 May 2014, 12:59

PPM MP Maseeh elected speaker, MDP MP ‘Reeko’ Moosa Manik deputy speaker

28 May 2014, 13:59

Second Maldivian killed in Syria, claims jihadist media

27 May 2014, 17:58

Gasim will have to withdraw candidacy for Majlis speaker, says President Yameen

26 May 2014, 18:30

Vice president assures government’s commitment to press freedom

25 May 2014, 18:30

MDP sets eight conditions for backing candidate for Majlis speaker

24 May 2014, 16:24

Ambassador to EU illegally paid US$17,000 as allowance in 2011, reveals audit report

22 May 2014, 12:13

New regulations require Supreme Court permission for attending overseas events

21 May 2014, 16:59

High Court upholds jail sentence of man found guilty of forcing women into prostitution

20 May 2014, 17:29

Government to tender Malé-Hulhulé bridge project next month

19 May 2014, 14:21

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