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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

Government inviting foreigners to usurp Maldivian businesses, claims MP Muttalib

02 Aug 2011, 16:22

Release of inmates will be gradual and supervised, says Zuhair

31 Jul 2011, 18:37

Council discusses “nuisance and bother” of expatriates in Republic Square

29 Jul 2011, 01:11

Democratisation of Maldives is irreversible: President Nasheed

28 Jul 2011, 19:00

Ten flats awarded in first phase of Veshi Fahi Male’ housing project

27 Jul 2011, 18:35

President unveils Rf360m programme to guide 8,500 Maldivians into skilled employment

26 Jul 2011, 18:13

Cabinet to discuss request to rename Thinadhoo next week

25 Jul 2011, 20:13

ACC highlights irregularities in finances of Maldives Entertainment Company

24 Jul 2011, 19:49

“Ideology of Adhaalath party and DRP is very close”: Gayoom

23 Jul 2011, 13:42

Z-DRP raises spectre of British imperialism and loss of Islamic identity

23 Jul 2011, 12:01

“El Al will be a Trojan horse for Maldives”: George Galloway

21 Jul 2011, 19:44

Parliament committees reconstituted with over half the session consumed

21 Jul 2011, 18:57

Expenditure on political appointees two percent of state wage bill, says Finance Ministry

20 Jul 2011, 23:15

MP Yameen dismisses allegations of blackmarket oil trade with Burma

20 Jul 2011, 21:53

Four taxation bills sent to committee

19 Jul 2011, 20:16

DRP to reject Dr Didi’s reappointment as Fisheries Minister

19 Jul 2011, 17:01

PA split from DRP forces reworking of committee composition

18 Jul 2011, 20:15

Z-DRP requests PG investigate MDP MPs’ “act of terrorism”

18 Jul 2011, 17:51

Tourist facilities given 3-months to pay outstanding rent, fines

17 Jul 2011, 16:33

“You cannot eat democracy – but taxes can buy food”: President Nasheed

16 Jul 2011, 19:00

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