National award conferred to 13 individuals including Mezzo Mode and Mauroof

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has conferred the National Award of Honor to three individuals, including late Mohamed Majidh (Mezzo Mode), who passed away earlier this year, and former construction minister Mohamed Mauroof Jameel and the National Award of Recognition for nine individuals and a company.

The awards were presented to the recipients by President Muizzu during the official reception held at HA. Huraa to mark this year’s National Day.

Mezzo Mode received the National Award of Honor in the field of performing arts. Mauroof, who up until recently served as the managing director of state-owned Housing Development Corporation (HDC), received the National Award of Honor in the field of construction and architecture.

The third individual to receive the National Award of Honor is Sheikh Ismail Mohamed for raising awareness of Islam, service to faith, and religious education.

Meanwhile, the individuals who received the National Award of Recognition include:

• Husna Fahmy – for steadfast dedication to the advancement of the Dhivehi language and literature through publishing and writing.
• Izzath Ahmed Nizar – for continued efforts and dedication to the advancement of Dhivehi poetry.
• Abdul Azeez Hameed – for exceptional service and tireless efforts in advancing healthcare and raising public awareness.
• Amira Sulaiman – for outstanding service in the healthcare sector, fostering the development and practice of local and traditional medicine.
• Fathimath Ibrahim – for outstanding dedication to the welfare of children and adults with disabilities and special needs.

• Ahmed Waheed Ali – for exemplary dedication to community engagement, empowerment, and mobilisation.
• Aleemuddeen – for steadfast commitment and multifaceted contributions through a wide range of productive endeavours and enterprises.
• Mohamed Jailam – for outstanding service and innovation in developing computer software and applications.
• Zahiyya Mohamed – for unwavering dedication and trailblazing service in a field traditionally underrepresented by women.

The National Award for Recognition was also conferred to local telecom giant, Ooredoo Maldives, for dedicated efforts in fostering and expanding trade and commerce, particularly in the telecommunications industry.

The recipients of the National Award of Honor were presented with commemorative shields and badges of honor, while the recipients of the National Award of Recognition received commemorative plaques.