Author

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. 

948 articles

Government plans to sell Dhiraagu shares to foreigners, claims PPM

06 Oct 2011, 11:31 AM

Campaign against committee allowance violates privileges, say MPs

05 Oct 2011, 9:13 PM

High Court upholds lower court verdicts over unpaid Bank of Maldives loans

04 Oct 2011, 7:47 PM

Islamic Minister Dr Bari resigns

03 Oct 2011, 6:19 PM

State cannot afford subsidies for fishermen: Finance Minister Inaz

03 Oct 2011, 4:43 PM

DRP condemns Gayoom’s remarks on losing ground to MDP

03 Oct 2011, 4:42 PM

Opposition launches campaign against income tax

02 Oct 2011, 4:27 PM

Fifteen suspected drug kingpins loose, President reveals

02 Oct 2011, 1:27 PM

High Court overrules Civil Court injunction ordering JSC to halt appointment process

29 Sep 2011, 7:01 PM

Lack of skills main impediment for youth employment, says President

28 Sep 2011, 3:56 PM

Civil Court issues injunction against releasing funds for MPs’ committee allowance

27 Sep 2011, 7:29 PM

Adhaalath party votes to sever coalition agreement with MDP

27 Sep 2011, 2:39 PM

Adhaalath Party condemns Christchurch College scholarships at Oxford

26 Sep 2011, 4:29 PM

ACC asked to investigate Supreme Court Justice’s official trip to Addu City

26 Sep 2011, 4:06 PM

DRP requests six month delay for general GST

22 Sep 2011, 4:57 PM

ACC paid members’ phone bills illegally, finds audit report

21 Sep 2011, 6:35 PM

JSC appeals Civil Court injunction to halt appointment process

20 Sep 2011, 7:07 PM

Two ton shipment of new five rufiya notes “routine”, says MMA

19 Sep 2011, 5:22 PM

New religious unity regulations crack down on extremist preaching in Maldives

18 Sep 2011, 5:37 PM

Concerned citizens seek court order against committee allowance

17 Sep 2011, 3:40 PM

PreviousShowing 36 / 48Next