Mohamed Saif Fathih
Saif Fathih is a columnist at the Maldives Independent and a serving member of the Malé City Council for Galolhu North. With his educational background in communications, international studies and public policy, he previously worked as a journalist, editor and public policy advisor, with roles including senior policy director at the ministry of national planning and editor of Ocean Weekly Magazine. Saif began his career as a radio producer and presenter at Minivan Radio, writer for Minivan Daily, and translator for the British High Commission and the European Union Mission to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. He is also the host of Ithuru Vaahaka, the Maldives Independent podcast.
The lost traditions of Hithi days: a glimpse into Maldives’ Ramadan festivities before the 1960s
A royal Ramadan tradition rooted in Sufi practices, lost to reform and modernisation.
29 Mar, 5:00 PM
What's in a name: Maldives throughout millennia
A chronicle of designations from ancient Sanskrit to modern times.
28 Mar, 4:45 PM
An irresponsible “solution”: Malé City Council’s obsession with uprooting trees
Where shade once stood, only sun-baked concrete remains.
27 Mar, 7:41 PM
Money printing will trigger inflation crisis, warns ex-central bank governor
"No injections will be made without fiscal space," deputy speaker assures.
13 Mar, 7:38 PM
Government promises "quick intervention" to control Ramadan food prices
Monitoring system targets 141 Ramadan staples.
27 Feb, 7:00 PM
Fenaka buckles under MVR 3.8 billion debt and arrears
The state utility owes billions to lenders and private contractors.
17 Feb, 4:21 PM
Corruption probe widens beyond US$23 million police housing scandal
A whistleblower alleged "widespread corruption" beyond the housing project.
16 Feb, 4:00 PM
Broadcom threatens Raajje TV with punitive action over protest song
The regulator decided to apply news reporting standards for its inquiry.
13 Feb, 2:00 PM
Government relents on disclosing number of political appointees
But details of 228 political staff dismissed last year were withheld.
12 Feb, 10:30 AM
Ruling party denies imminent removal of Supreme Court justices
Deputy Speaker Nazim dismissed "baseless" opposition allegations.
10 Feb, 11:30 AM
Ministry merger sparks fears of environmental oversight collapse
Advocates warn the move could compromise environmental protection.
06 Feb, 8:30 PM
Housing list controversy deepens as Malé mayor rejects reevaluation
The veracity of the new list was "questionable," Azim said.
06 Feb, 6:00 PM
Identity theft and pizza parties: PNC's fraudulent path to largest party
The ruling party is accused of misusing the national identity database to fraudulently boost its membership.
05 Feb, 10:00 AM
Allegations of conspiracy with Nazim “deliberate fabrication,” says Gasim
26 Feb 2015, 10:23 PM
PG, presiding judges among state witnesses, reveals Nasheed’s legal team
25 Feb 2015, 6:57 PM
High Court overturns stay order halting seizure of Villa properties
24 Feb 2015, 4:07 PM
Ex defense minister’s wife charged with illegal weapons possession
23 Feb 2015, 1:30 PM
Opposition rallies encourage terrorism, says PPM
19 Feb 2015, 1:16 PM
Former presidential advisor accuses tourism minister, finance minister of corruption in Fushidhiggaru deal
18 Feb 2015, 8:23 PM
Further pursuit of Nasheed case not in public interest: MDP
17 Feb 2015, 4:55 PM
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