President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has conferred National Award of Honour on seven individuals and National Award of Recognition on 10 individuals and a company. The awards were conferred in the official ceremony to mark this year’s National Day.
President Dr. Muizzu presented the recipients of the National Award of Honour with commemorative shields and badges of honour. He also presented the recipients of National Award of Recognition with commemorative plaques. The recipients of the National Awards were determined by the National Awards Committee, formed by the President for this occasion.
National Award of Honour was conferred upon:
1. The late Mohamed Thaufeeq: for his lasting and noteworthy contribution to the nation
2. Dr. Abdul Azeez Yoosuf: for his excellent contribution to the health sector
3. Mohamed Majid: for his excellent contribution to developing small to medium enterprises sector
4. Moosa Latheef: for his excellent contribution to media and news sector
5. Mohamed Nasir: for his excellent contribution to the sporting sector
6. Ahmed Mohamed: for his excellent contribution to the sporting sector
7. Hassan Manik: for his excellent contribution the performing arts sector
National Award of Recognition was conferred upon:
1. From the field of Quranic studies, Qari Ahmed Ibrahim: for his remarkable efforts to promote Quranic studies among the public
2. From the field of Quranic studies, Usthaz Abdul Rahman Yoonus: for his remarkable efforts to promote Quranic studies among the public
3. From the field of Islamic studies, Sheikh Izzuddin Adnan; for his remarkable efforts to educate public on Islam, Islamic values and religion
4. From the field of Islamic studies, Sheikh Ahmed Maumoon; for his remarkable efforts to educate public on Islam, Islamic values and religion
5. From the education field, Ismail Sajid; for his remarkable efforts to train and develop technical individuals
6. From the fisheries field, Ibrahim Thahkhaan; for his remarkable efforts to preserve and enhance pole and line fishing
7. From the field of trade and economy, Riyan Pvt Ltd; for their remarkable efforts to develop business sector
8. From the field of trade and economy, Amir Mansoor; for his remarkable efforts to introduce revolutionary services and products to the market
9. From the boat building sector, Abdul Rahman Yoosuf; for his remarkable efforts to preserve and enhance boat and yacht building sectors
10. From the culinary arts sector, Fathimath Umar; for her remarkable efforts to train and develop technical individuals
11. From the youth sector, Hussain Ali; for his remarkable efforts to promote enhance volunteer work in the community.
In his address, President Dr. Muizzu conveyed his congratulation to all recipients. These awards are conferred annually to acknowledge and commend the efforts of individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the development of the nation and the betterment of society.