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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. 

946 articles

Expansion of economic activity in third quarter driven by tourism sector: MMA

28 Dec 2014, 6:13 PM

Solar panels providing 50 percent of Thinadhoo’s electricity

21 Dec 2014, 5:02 PM

PPM accuses JP of misleading public, bringing government into disrepute

20 Dec 2014, 5:04 PM

President Yameen appeals for volunteers to tackle gang, domestic violence

18 Dec 2014, 3:32 PM

Parliament approves import duty hikes

17 Dec 2014, 12:40 PM

Failure to prosecute serious crimes tantamount to “state-sponsored terrorism,” says Nasheed

11 Dec 2014, 5:00 PM

Parliament approves state budget for 2015 with 60 votes in favour

10 Dec 2014, 5:00 PM

Government scraps plan to impose import duty on staple foodstuff

09 Dec 2014, 3:45 PM

PPM condemns MDP’s “unlawful” resolution for handover of presidency to JP Leader Gasim

08 Dec 2014, 6:34 PM

Nasheed calls for inquiry into MWSC fire

06 Dec 2014, 5:46 PM

MDA Leader Siyam acquitted of alcohol smuggling charges

06 Dec 2014, 2:37 PM

MDP, JP MPs propose 19 amendments to 2015 budget

04 Dec 2014, 4:12 PM

Islamic minister dismisses rumour of President Yameen not performing Hajj

03 Dec 2014, 3:01 PM

PPM signals support for reappointing Supreme Court bench

02 Dec 2014, 2:37 PM

Parliament removes its requirement to authorise government loans

01 Dec 2014, 4:00 PM

More than seven Maldivians fighting in foreign civil wars, reveals home minister

01 Dec 2014, 3:31 PM

Foreign terrorist organisations planning to topple government, claims Nasheed

25 Nov 2014, 6:21 PM

PG to appeal Criminal Court’s dismissal of terrorism cases

23 Nov 2014, 12:06 PM

MMA warns of shortfalls in revenue due to ad hoc policy changes

22 Nov 2014, 1:44 PM

MPs debate restricting constitutional rights after arrest

20 Nov 2014, 2:11 PM

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