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.

Villa accounts freeze will ‘send shockwaves’ through Maldives economy
16 Apr 2015, 21:46

Gasim’s Villa group bankruptcy imminent
15 Apr 2015, 18:03

New penal code will ‘bury’ Islamic sharia
14 Apr 2015, 19:08

Police uncover four child abuse rings
13 Apr 2015, 19:16

Opposition’s claim of leadership rift angers Gayoom
13 Apr 2015, 18:26

Penal code delayed amid opposition MPs’ protest
12 Apr 2015, 19:23

Ex-defence minister jailed for 10 years on terrorism charges
11 Apr 2015, 14:30

Gasim’s Villa denied stay order in court battle
09 Apr 2015, 15:30

President seeks changes to law barring Nasheed from MDP
08 Apr 2015, 10:24

Government proposes $5m resort lease extensions
07 Apr 2015, 19:19

MDP MPs suspend protest for talks with speaker
07 Apr 2015, 17:04

Power company says hands are tied over $45m subsidy cut
06 Apr 2015, 19:47

Anti-corruption body seeks criminal offence of ‘illicit enrichment’
05 Apr 2015, 18:34

Millions in environmental fines owed to government
02 Apr 2015, 18:24

Family to sue police over ‘home invasion’
01 Apr 2015, 19:20
Expansion of economic activity in third quarter driven by tourism sector: MMA
28 Dec 2014, 18:13
Solar panels providing 50 percent of Thinadhoo’s electricity
21 Dec 2014, 17:02
PPM accuses JP of misleading public, bringing government into disrepute
20 Dec 2014, 17:04
President Yameen appeals for volunteers to tackle gang, domestic violence
18 Dec 2014, 15:32
Parliament approves import duty hikes
17 Dec 2014, 12:40

