The second 'Ahaa' public forum, in which ministers will participate to address public queries related to government projects and initiatives, is scheduled to be held on April 29, 2030hrs. Organised by the President's Office in collaboration with Public Service Media (PSM), the forum series allows direct interaction between government officials and the public. The inaugural Ahaa forum was held on January 25.
Decisions have been made such that five ministers attend the forum. As such, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam, Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skill Development Dr. Maryam Mariya and Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts Ibrahim Waheed.
Every two months, the public forum will be held to provide information regarding the ongoing projects to the public, while clarifying any inquiries. While the forum serves as an open platform to ask questions, arrangements have been made such that queries can be sent and asked via phone call, SMS and social media as well. Questions can be sent by SMS should be in a specified format (AH(space)question), and sent to 300.
In addition to the minister's public forum, a special forum is held in which President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will also participate. The last forum in which the president attended was held on February 23. This public forum series is a pioneering initiative, showcasing the president's commitment to transparency and public engagement. It is further demonstrated through initiatives like visiting atolls and responding to frequently asked questions on social media and programmes aired on PSM News. The live-streamed forums also enable the public to contribute to discussions through social media.