Person
Ahmed Shiyam
Described in the news as: Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources; Fisheries Minister; Minister Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources; Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources.
In the news, last 90 days
International
Shiyam urges collective action on fisheries and ocean governance at China symposium
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam addressed the opening ceremony of the Seventh Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance in Sanya, Hainan Province, China, calling for international cooperation on sustainable fisheries and ocean governance. He also highlighted opportunities from the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement for the fisheries sector and trade links.
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Fisheries Minister emphasises cooperation to maximise benefits from ocean resources
Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam addressed the opening of the seventh Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance in Sanya, China, calling for stronger international partnerships in sustainable fisheries, marine research and ocean governance. He highlighted the Maldives–China Free Trade Agreement as a way to connect island livelihoods with international markets and urged better information for fishermen, improved catch preservation facilities and greater youth and researcher participation.
Economy
Maldives seeks to bridge market gaps for local food producers to enhance food security
The Maldives government, through the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources, is working to improve market access for home-based food-producing SMEs and to link local products to resorts and major retailers. Minister Ahmed Shiyam said exhibition platforms and support with quality standards and packaging are needed to cut reliance on imports and advance food security.
Economy
Maldives seeks stronger blue economy ties with Hainan University
The Maldives is seeking expanded academic and technical cooperation with China's Hainan University to build local expertise in fisheries and marine resource management. Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam met university representatives to discuss building on earlier training and knowledge exchanges, the ministry announced on X.
Economy
Fisheries Minister calls for collective action on sustainable...
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam called for collective international action on sustainable ocean development while addressing the opening of the seventh Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance in Sanya, China's Hainan Province. He highlighted sustainable fisheries, marine research, climate resilience, equitable ocean governance, and the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement as priorities for cooperation with small island developing states.
Other
Minister Shiyam visits Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in China
Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources Ahmed Shiyam visited the Industry Promotion Centre at Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, China, as part of his official visit to Hainan Province. Discussions covered potential Maldives-China cooperation in fisheries development and sustainable use of marine resources, with the aim of exploring technical assistance for the Maldives' Blue Economy.
Economy
Maldives Explores Aquaculture Partnership with Chinese Marine Seed Enterprise
Maldivian Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam led a delegation to inspect marine breeding and aquaculture facilities at Lingshui Chenhai Seed Industry Co., Ltd. in Hainan, China, as part of his official mission to the province. The two sides discussed prospective bilateral cooperation, identifying technical collaboration, joint knowledge transfer and institutional capacity-building as key priorities.
Economy
Minister Shiyam seeks Chinese expertise to boost Maldivian aquaculture
Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam visited marine breeding and innovation facilities in Hainan Province, including Lingshui Chenhai Seed Industry Co., Ltd. and the Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Industry Promotion Center in Sanya, to explore Chinese aquaculture expertise and potential cooperation. The visits formed part of his official trip to Hainan at the invitation of the organisers of the seventh Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance.
Justice
Former South Maafannu councillor Aiman arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child
Former South Maafannu councillor Mohamed Aiman Ismail (Aanu) was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child, police spokesperson Ahmed Shiyam confirmed. The case is under active investigation and police have not disclosed the victim's age or the timeline of the alleged offence.
Economy
RSW financing opens with increased MVR 4 million limit
The Refrigerated Seawater (RSW) Financing Scheme run by SME Digital has raised its collateral-free financing limit to MVR 4 million and expanded the facility to cover the installation and replacement of fishing vessel engines, in addition to RSW systems, generator sets and solar panels. Financing carries a six per cent annual profit rate with repayment of up to 10 years including a six-month grace period, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihoods Fund.
Justice
Nine Maldivian men arrested in rape and child sexual abuse investigation
Police in the Maldives arrested nine Maldivian men in connection with an investigation into the alleged rape of a 22-year-old woman and the sexual abuse and exploitation of minors on an unidentified island in the southern Maldives. A specialised investigative team was dispatched from Malé and police said further information would be released as the investigation progresses.
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