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.
The #AdeebFiles: buried evidence of how the Maldives became a kleptocracy
Corruption is normalised and culturally embedded.
23 Sep 2025, 6:00 PM
New referendum law sets stage for electoral reforms as opposition warns of term extension
Government supporters float prolonging five-year presidential term.
22 Sep 2025, 2:02 PM
The 31-day sprint: a timeline of the "media control law"
The journalist union vow disobedience.
18 Sep 2025, 11:00 PM
"Final day for press freedom": media bill passes amid arrests and expulsions
New regulator can fine and shutter media outlets.
16 Sep 2025, 7:28 PM
Journalists rally against "burying free expression" as government denies targeting social media
Definition of "electronic" sparks fierce debate.
14 Sep 2025, 9:11 PM
Maldivians adapt to Temu tax as dollar crisis persists
Shoppers continue buying despite 30 percent fee on Chinese platforms.
10 Sep 2025, 4:13 PM
Parliamentary Awards 2025: VIP globetrotters, empty accounts and million-Rufiyaa gifts
Asset disclosure math doesn't add up, but VIP lounge bills do.
04 Sep 2025, 4:15 PM
From 30 coral rooms to global luxury: tourism titan MU Maniku dies at 78
A quartet of pioneers built an industry out of nothing.
31 Aug 2025, 3:21 PM
Maldives media stands firm in standoff over "control bill"
Parliament pushes ahead with creation of new regulator.
28 Aug 2025, 11:00 PM
The battle for control over Maldives media
Proposed law could replace self-regulation and state control.
24 Aug 2025, 5:33 PM
Exchange rate buckles as Maldives central bank fights losing battle
Twin deficits drive economy toward possible default.
11 Aug 2025, 11:11 PM
Nine years, three presidents and US$ 1 billion later: the Maldives airport saga explained
Quintupling capacity could be a game changer.
04 Aug 2025, 5:49 PM
From "India Out" to economic dependency: Muizzu's capitulation to Modi
Financial desperation forced begging the "bully" for bailouts.
30 Jul 2025, 5:21 PM
Nine years and US$ 1 billion later: Maldives unveils landmark airport terminal
Leaders trade blame over costly infrastructure saga.
24 Jul 2025, 11:38 PM
Coconuts vs dates: why palm trees sparked a debate about Maldivian identity
Airport greenery became a question of cultural authenticity.
15 Jul 2025, 2:24 PM
Good morning diplomacy: the Chinese ambassador charming Maldivians one post at a time
A conversation with Ambassador Kong Xianhua.
07 Jul 2025, 3:54 PM
Why the Maldives hit Chinese shopping sites with a 30 percent fee
The tax reflects the US dollar black market premium.
01 Jul 2025, 6:12 PM
Maldives breathes sigh of relief as Iran-Israel ceasefire averts economic catastrophe
An oil price spiral could have devastated the tourism-dependent economy.
24 Jun 2025, 4:00 PM
Commission rules out foul play in Yumn Rasheed fall
But the findings exposed police negligence and political interference.
18 Jun 2025, 9:13 AM
Gulhifalhu plan creates "urban disaster" with population density exceeding Malé
The proposed solution risks repeating Malé's overcrowding mistakes.
10 Jun 2025, 5:27 PM
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