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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. 

956 articles

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

PG office presses corruption charges against Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed

13 Apr 2014, 2:55 PM

101 offenders complete Drug Court’s rehabilitation programme

11 Apr 2014, 5:44 PM

Home Ministry publishes list of detention centres four days after deadline

11 Apr 2014, 5:37 PM

Committee approves amendment for state to cover expenses of president’s and vice president’s private residences

10 Apr 2014, 4:34 PM

Night market contract terminated, ACC informs city council

10 Apr 2014, 3:08 PM

Man found dead on April 1 tested positive for opiates

08 Apr 2014, 3:01 PM

Tourist arrivals rose six percent in February

06 Apr 2014, 3:39 PM

MDP seeking public opinion over party reform

05 Apr 2014, 3:51 PM

President reveals vision for foreign investment at Hulhumalé project launch

03 Apr 2014, 3:08 PM

ACC seeks prosecutions over Malé City night market contract

03 Apr 2014, 1:47 PM

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