President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening presented the National Award of Honour and the National Award of Recognition. The awards were given at the official function held at Dharubaaruge, to mark this year’s Republic Day.
Recipients of the National Award of Honour received a shield of honour, a badge of honour and a commemorative plaque, while the recipients of the National Award of Recognition received a commemorative plaque and a certificate.
Two individuals received National Award of Honour this year. The two individuals are;
- Mr Mohamed Zakariyya for his contribution in the area of Dhivehi Linguistics (Development of Dhivehi Literature)
- Mr Mohamed Rasheed (Hiyalee Rasheed) for his contribution in the area of Sports promotion.
The 14 recipients of the National Award of Recognition are:
- Sergeant First Class Al-Ghari Mohamed Aslam
In the area of recitation and teaching of Quran
- Al-Ghari Al-Hafiz Abdul Rasheed Mohamed
In the area of recitation and teaching of Quran
- Mr Anwar Ibrahim
In the area of Dhivehi Linguistics (Oratory skills)
- Mr Mohamed Areef
In the area of Dhivehi Customs and Culture (Cultural games)
- Mr Adam Rasheed
In the area of Fisheries (Promotion of Pole and Line fishing)
- Mr Ishaq Solih
In the area of Tourism (Culinary Arts)
- Mr Hussain Rasheed
In the area of Agriculture (Development of Commercial Agriculture and Agricultural research)
- Mr Ahmed Hishan
In the area of Social Services (Humanitarian Service)
- Mr Mohamed Fayaz Ali Riza
In the area of Sports (Fitness Therapy)
- Ms Nahidha Ali
In the area of Sports (Fitness)
- In the area of Visual Arts (Calligraphy, Illustration and Design)
Mr Afzal Shafiu
- In the area of Performing Arts (Singing, Music and Composition)
Captain Ahmed Athif
In addition to these Awards, National Award of Recognition was also presented to outstanding individuals among Youth and Women.
- Youth
Mr Hassan Ziyau (in the area of Information and News Dissemination)
- Women
Ms Moomina Adam (in the area of Sports)
In his speech, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom extended his congratulations and warm wishes to all the recipients of National Awards.
