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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

President Yameen defends nomination of Maumoon Hameed for prosecutor general post

19 May 2014, 14:12

JICA completes US$11 million solar energy project

14 May 2014, 19:23

Government exploring options for Hulhumalé reclamation project

13 May 2014, 17:25

Slippages in revenue or expenditure will undermine debt sustainability: MMA macroeconomic report

12 May 2014, 17:40

President Yameen urges ACC to expedite investigations involving government projects

11 May 2014, 17:22

Funds raised in Maldives to support terrorism abroad: State Department

07 May 2014, 16:59

Government hampered by “restrictive” public finance law, says President Yameen

06 May 2014, 17:02

Stalled Ali Hameed cases “exposes state of Maldivian judiciary,” says MDP

05 May 2014, 18:03

Judicial administration brought under direct control of Supreme Court

04 May 2014, 13:05

State broadcaster slams “irresponsible” broadcasting commission report on election coverage

03 May 2014, 17:45

EU urges government to retain moratorium on death penalty

03 May 2014, 08:53

MDP marks May Day with rally calling for introduction of minimum wage

03 May 2014, 08:45

JP reprimands former council member Fuad Gasim

03 May 2014, 08:30

Tourist arrivals increase six percent in March

01 May 2014, 14:10

Nasheed warns of “imminent sovereign debt crisis”

01 May 2014, 13:40

Audit reports released in first quarter revealed illegal expenditure worth MVR2.2 billion

30 Apr 2014, 15:42

Parliament approves hiking airport service charge to US$25

27 Apr 2014, 16:06

Home Minister Umar Naseer pleads not guilty to charges at Criminal Court

27 Apr 2014, 16:02

GMR holds to US$1.4 billion compensation figure

26 Apr 2014, 19:50

“Yonder lies the greener pastures”: President Yameen inaugurates investor forum in Singapore

25 Apr 2014, 16:31

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