President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Saturday, bestowed National Awards to 38 persons of note; the 'Award of Honour' going to 14 individuals, while the 'Award of Recognition' was handed to 24 individuals.
Recipients were presented with the honours at an official ceremony held at Republic Square to mark National Unity Day.
A total of six individuals, from the 14 recipients shortlisted by the National Awards Committee, had previously been granted a National Award of Recognition.
- Mohamed Rasheed, for his contributions to Dhivehi literature and the Dhivehi Language
- Abdul Azeez Jamal Abu- bakur, for his contributions to Dhivehi literature and the Dhivehi Language
- Mohamed Waheed (Posthumous), for his contributions to Dhivehi Literature and the Dhivehi Language
- Ibrahim Waheed, for his contributions to Dhivehi Literature and the Dhivehi Language
- Dr Naila Ibrahim Mohamed Didi, for her contributions to the Health Sector
- Adnan Ali, for his contributions to the Fisheries Sector
- Ahmed Saleem, for his contributions to the Tourism Sector
- Mohamed Waheed, for his contributions to the Agriculture Sector
- Mariam Waheeda, for her contributions in Social work
- Moomina Ibrahim, for her contributions in Disseminating News and Information
- Mohamed Saeed, for his contributions in the field of Sports
- Hussain Rasheed Hassan, for his contributions in the field of Sports
- Ahmed Latheef, for his contributions to the field of Sports
- Mohamed Maniku, for his contributions to the field of the Visual Arts
- Mausoom Saleem, for his contributions in the area of Recitation and Teaching the Holy Quran.
- Sharafuddeen Ali, for his contributions in the area of Recitation and Teaching the Holy Quran.
- Abdulla Imad, for his contributions in the area of Recitation and Teaching the Holy Quran.
- Saudullah Ali, for his contributions to Islamic awareness and Islamic Education.
- Dr Ashraf Abdul Raheem, for his contributions in the area of Dhivehi literature; in promoting the Dhivehi Language
- Mohamed Thariq, for his contributions in the area of Preserving National Heritage
- Hassan Mohamed, for his contributions in the field of Teaching Children with Special Needs
- Dr Jumailath Beygum, for her contributions in the areas of Raising Awareness and Promoting Public Health through the Health Sector
- Dr Mohamed Solih, for his contributions to Health Sector Development
- Dr Mohamed Shafiu, for his contributions to Health Sector Development
- Maeedh Mohamed Zahir, for his contributions in Social Services; Youth Empowerment, Social work and Charity work
- Saudulla Hilmy, for his contributions in the area of Social Services; conducting Socially Beneficial Programmes
- Mohamed Mazin, for his contributions in the area of Social Services; conducting Socially Beneficial Programmes
- Hassan Hussain Fulhu, for his contributions in the area of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; field of Sewing and Needlework
- Sheeza Imad, for her contributions in the area of Hair care and Beauty; contributions to the development of human resources and capacity-building
- Ali Samaan, for his contributions in the area of Promoting and Disseminating News and Information
- Ali Khushruwan Ahmed, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Water Sports
- Abdulla Areef, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Water Sports
- Ibrahim Hussain, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Water Sports
- Shujau Saleem, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Professional Athlete
- Yoosuf Azeem, for his contributions in the field of Sports; Developing Professional Athletes
- Ali Nishan, for his contributions in the field of the Visual Arts; Photography
- Hussain Ihfal Ahmed, for his contributions in the field of the Visual Arts; Fine Arts (Writing, Drawing, Designing)
- Ali Rasheed, for his contributions in the area of Youth Development; Charity Work and Promoting Social Services.
The National Award for Special Achievement was granted to 24 individuals while four individuals that memorised the Holy Quran entirely while attaining the highest grade received medals.
Recipients included Dr Naushad Mohamed, who achieved an exceptional distinction in completing studies at MQA rank 10, 13 individuals who achieved the highest rank in an academic or training course, and six individuals who attained the highest rank in an international competition or exhibition.
The following 13 individuals were presented with the National Award for Special Achievement for attaining the highest rank in a higher academic course.
- Mariyam Anaa Hassan: Master’s Degree
- Ali Suzain: Master’s Degree
- Munshidha Ibrahim: Master’s Degree
- Uzma Abdul Latheef: Master’s Degree
- Ahmed Fizal: Master’s Degree
- Mariyam Nazaha: Master’s Degree
- Mariyam Moonisa Hussain: Master’s Degree
- Uza Aminath Rashfa: Master’s Degree
- Uza Aminath Eman Abdul Gafoor: Master’s Degree
- Fathimath Mizna: Bachelor’s Degree
- Aishath Lamha Hussain Rameez: Bachelor’s Degree
- Uz Hassan Samil: Bachelor’s Degree
- Amani Atieno Ongyango: Bachelor’s Degree
The following six individuals received the National Award for Special Achievement for securing the highest rank in an international exhibition or competition.
- Sifuna Ibrahim
- Mishka Afrah Hassan
- Hussain Zayan Shaheed Zaki
- Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq
- Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq
- Hassan Saaid
The following four honourees were awarded special medals for committing the Holy Quran to memory
- Al-Hafiza Rafah Ali
- Al-Hafiza Navaar Firaaq Mohamed Fulhu
- Al-Hafiz Ahmed Zawl
- Al-Hafiz Muhammadh Yooshau Bin Zamzam-
President Solih bestowed the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Muleege Dynasty on Ibrahim Ismail Ali and the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty to Badru Naseer.
Ibrahim Ismail Ali is well known for his achievements in sports and contributing to the development of the sector. He served in multiple government positions since joining the Ministry of Health in 1970 and attained higher education in teaching from Australia, India and the United States of America.
Additionally, Ibrahim Ismail Ali served as the first captain of the National Football Team and was named the Best Midfield Player for eight years. He is a decorated referee of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and also served as a member of the Maldives Olympic Committee and the Football Association of Maldives (FAM).
Since joining the broadcast sector in 1967 as an operator, Badru Naseer served in the broadcasting sector for more than 40 years. He has completed several training programmes in production and presenting in Singapore, Netherlands and Australia, making him the first Maldivian to achieve higher education in radio broadcasting from abroad.
Badru was instrumental in developing programmes for Radio Maldives in 1980 as well as the project to enhance radio coverage across the country. Despite switching to the private sector in 1995, he returned to his previous designation as Director General at Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu in 2004. After retiring from his position in 2011, he served as the president of the Maldives Broadcasting Commission until 2013.
President Solih congratulated all individuals that received National Awards for 2020 during his speech at the ceremony.
The president was accompanied by First Lady Fazna Ahmed, Vice President Faisal Naseem, cabinet ministers, state and foreign dignitaries, as well as officials of government offices and institutions.
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