HDC’s new MD given warm welcome

The newly appointed Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Ahmed Athif was given a warm welcome to the company on Monday.

When he arrived at the office, he was given a traditional welcome by Bidhabin – a cultural band with a traditional escort.

He went guided to the office, where senior officials and other employees waited to greet him. A cake was cut to commemorate the ceremony.

During this welcome ceremony, Athif spoke addressing the employees.

He provided assurances that he would work according to the company’s plans.

“My aim is to work with this team to enhance the speed of work that the government and people want, in accordance with the current plans and changes put in place.”

Prior to this appointment, he was fulfilling the role of HDC’s Deputy Managing Director.

Athif’s appointment comes following the resignation of Suhail Ahmed who was previously holding the post due to retirement.

The reasoning behind his retirement was not disclosed by Suhail or HDC.