Newsroom Maldives

This video offers a glimpse into the American Ambassador’s residence in Malé, where art becomes a bridge between nations. Featuring works by iconic American artists from historic seascapes to bold pop art the #exhibition reflects shared connections to the ocean, creativity, and cultural exchange. Curated through the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program, the collection highlights the depth of American art while celebrating the enduring ties between the United States and the #Maldives.🎙️ Ambassador Hugo Yon & Mrs Lisa YonMalé, MaldivesThe American Ambassador’s residence in Malé features an exhibition of works by Alice Baber, Dan Williams, R. Gordon Arneson, Gifford Beal, Nita Engle, Susan Goldsmith, Roy Lichtenstein @roylichtenstein @lichtensteinfoundation, Frederick Hale McDuff, Susan Pear Meisel, William Trost Richards, Michael Robbins, Tom Slaughter, Eugène Vail, Andy Warhol @warholfoundation , ⁨@thewarholmuseum ⁩ and Andrew Winters. ⁨@ARTinEmbassies

Solo Art Exhibition by @baachy ,dedicated to the loving memory of his fatherHassan HaleemNational Art Gallery05th- 14th December 2025

Inclusive Maldives: Advancing Social Progress Through AccessibilityMuawiyath M. Didi (Muthu) @wheelchair.to.motorbikeDisability AdvocateThe 2025 International Day of Persons with #Disabilities focuses on “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This video highlights voices from the community as they reflect on what inclusion truly means in everyday life.

The Fisheries Ministry has announced that gulper shark fishing will be permitted annually from December to June, easing the long-standing blanket ban on shark fishing in the Maldives. Under the new Management Plan, gulper shark fishing and its trade require a special license from the Ministry, with permits capped at a maximum of 40 vessels nationwide.⁠#maldives⁠ ⁠#Newsroommv⁠ ⁠#Shark⁠ ⁠#sharkfishing

Darkrain Entertainment, a leading producer in the Maldivian film industry, is set to release its next film, "ALVADHAAU," on December 1st! The highly anticipated movie, directed by Ali Shifau (Chippe) and written by Shahudha Mahmood (Shahu), promises a compelling story of love, tragedy, and resilience.The plot features a surprising twist: actress Mariyam Majda's character receives a marriage proposal from her real-life fiancé in the film. However, a tragic accident leaves her confined to a wheelchair, leading to the end of her relationship within the storyline.The main cast includes talented stars like Mariyam Majoo, Sharaf Abdulla, Sheela Najeeb, and Mohamed (Daraa) Rasheed.Get ready for this emotional journey! Mark your calendars for December 1st!#Newsroommv #MustWatch #DarkrainEntertainment #MaldivianFilm #MaldiveCinema #Alvadhaau #maldives #maldivescinema9 w

HIY KALAAYAH EDHEYTHEE – SEASON 2 is a Maldivian romantic family drama web series directed by Mohamed Aboobakuru (Maa Emboo). The series continues to explore themes of love, family, and relationships, weaving heartfelt narratives deeply rooted in Maldivian life and culture.A MediaNet Original Series, available on MediaNet Video Club, the show is produced by ME Productions, with cinematography, editing, and direction all handled by Mohamed Aboobakuru, showcasing his versatile and creative storytelling vision.Genre: Serial Drama / Romantic Family DramaProduced by: ME ProductionsDirector, Editor & Cinematographer: Mohamed AboobakuruPlatform: MediaNet Originals / Maldivian Web Series🎵 Original Music: Hiy Kalaayah Edheythee✍️ Lyrics: Ahmed Nafiu🎶 Music: Hussain Sobah🎤 Singers: Aminath Raya Ashraf, Hussain SobahProduced by Ali Nishan / MillzeroProduction of Newsroom 2025

Adhulu Bathil is a music album composed by Mohamed Naweez Saleem (Akku), blending soulful melodies with contemporary Maldivian sounds. The album captures emotion and reflection through its unique musical storytelling. It will be released on 28 October 2025, available exclusively on Spotify and SoundCloud.Date: 15 Oct 2025 Produced by: Newsroom.mvContact: ⁠asknewsroom@gmail.com⁠

Newsroom. mv Kulture Interview - Mr. Ahmed Azmeen (Baachy) - Art exhibition, “Makkah”hmed Azmee, known as Baachy, is a self-taught, nationally recognised Maldivian artist and recipient of the National Award in Fine Arts. His latest solo exhibition, Makkah, presented by MUSE at the National Art Gallery from 3–13 July 2025, marks a powerful shift in his artistic direction. Featuring 19 symbolic works created over three months, the exhibition explores themes of faith, identity, and introspection, highlighting Baachy’s continued evolution and bold presence in the Maldivian contemporary art scene.Produced by: Ali Nishan (Millzero)Date: 5 July 2025Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com

Welcome to Newsroom.mvToday on our Newsroom Kulture Series, we feature Mr. Abdulla Faiz and his solo art exhibition, “Ihusaas.”Produced by: Ali Nishan (Millzero)Originally Published Date: 13 September 2025 Contact: asknewsroom@gmail.com

On this episode: - Mohamed Hamdhoon (Managing Editor at @AdhadhuMV, President @mjamaldive. Formerly @haveeru, @mihaarunews. Ex MBR media council. Journalism award winner. B.A, M.A in Journalism. ) An award winning journalist talks about journalism in Maldives. His well researched historical writing has been an inspiration to the community and he speaks in detail about researching for great writing. He also talks about how things goes inside the newsroom. Articles written by Hamdhoon: "އަސްރު ދިޔައީ ގެއްލިގެން": ހިތުގެ ހިމަނާރާ ކުޅެލި! އެކުއެކީ އަވަހާރަވި ސިއްތި އާއި ހާލިދު: އާދަޔާ ޚިލާފު ލޯތްބެއް! ސައިކުރާ ނައީމްގެ "މަންމަ": ކަރުނައިން ލޯ ތެންމާލި، އަސަރުން ހިތް ރޮއްވާލި 30 އަހަރު ކުރިން މިއަދު: ޖީލެއް ބިނާކުރެއްވި އުސްތާޒެއްގެ ވަކިވުން! އިބްރާހިމް ދީދީ: ބާރުވެރިކަން، އިންގިލާބު އަދި އަރުވާލުން! Note: This podcast was recorded on 27 Dec 2020, Sorry to all the listern for uploading this episode so late. Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist As your host, Nishan & Auraf (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com) Language : Dhivehi & English Total Length: 39m 9s Recorded : 27 December 2020

On this episode:  - When i first saw Manaal he was doing very interesting visuals with colored wax, oil and water for a concert backstage, this was almost 10 years ago. Most people know him as DJ Manaal / Mo / @autonomotor. He has been doing lot in different creative areas and specially he is a great electronic music producer in Maldives. Manaal is currently stationed mixing and producing his music in Noonu Atoll Cheval Blanc Randheli Island. He talks about being stationed in a resort island, cultural tourism and Maldivian music.   Recently Ethos.av, an audiovisual collective that he is part of was showcased as the feature label on Aneesha kotwani's show on the BBC asia network. The show is a exploration of contemporary sounds of south asia. This episode is focused on Maldives and Nepal. Band camp : https://ethosav.bandcamp.com/ Sound cloud : https://soundcloud.com/ethosav Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist Autonomotor, Ibbe, Affan - Chops for free Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist As your host, Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com) Language : Dhivehi & English Total Length: 22m 44s Recorded : 30 April 2021 * bro mistake in audio :)

Ahmed Naaif Managing Editor @sunbrk | SG @mjamaldives | Contributor @noonudaily | Co-Founder @avasmv talks about media in maldives. On this podcast he has highlighted on freedom of press in maldives. His opinion on future of digital and traditional journalism, current media related content and what needs to be improve in our society. Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist As your hosts  Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com) Language : Dhivehi & English Length : 29 mins  : 20 sec Recorded : 25 April 2021

Sham'aan Shakir freelance video producer / Multimedia and journalism lecturer at Faculty of Arts (Maldives National University) talks about “Maliku Dhathuru” on Baiskoafu App. As Shamaan talks about the production of Maliku Dhathuru which was recorded on Late 2016 and air on mid 2020.   Sorry about the poor audio quality.  Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com) Language : Dhivehi & English Length : 22 mins  : 47 sec Recorded : 20 June 2020

On this episode:  - Young filmmaker Shamin Nizam and Ravee Farooq is on this podcast talking about their latest project, Covid 19 Related limited series called "THADHU". This 3 part web series is produced in association with Health Emergency Operations Centre, UNICEF Maldives & HPA. Starring Ravee Farooq, Aisha Ail, Nathasha Jaleel, Aishath Rishmy, Ali Farooq & Mariyam Haleem. Thadhu a maldivian based story written and directed by Shaim, director of photography Shahaamin Ali, assistant director Reesham Haris, sound engineer Alfaf Shakir, production Design Arif Abdullah and Ahmed Imad goes deep into Lockdown , new-normal and the outbreak in Male’ city. Perceptions and consequences through the eyes of three people as mentioned on Madhoship Maldives youtube channel. Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist As your hosts, Auraf and Nishan (can always locate at nishan@millzero visit millzero.com) Language : Dhivehi & English Length : 49 mins  : 29 sec Recorded : 8 December 2020

On this episode we research and talk about how the art community in Maldives could survive this pandemic and gain a better livelihood in the close future by using successful mechanism used in Maldivian idol . On this episode we have referred the speech given by PSM MD Mr Ibrahim Khaleel on Maldivian idol season 1 finale (5 May 2016). We look at the survey done by Maldivian broadcasting commission called broadcast public survey from 2013. This survey conducted talks about TV/ radio content, local content and public opinion based on the survey. And also we look into public service media law of maldives and how this law can help our creative community. Also we have referred to Mr Murad Hassan's part of employees dialog webinar, which was conducted by National federation of Maldivian employers on the topic tailoring a new reality: employers dialog (3 June 2020). He talks about tourism marketing and Maldives. We invited 5 local artists to talk on their views and opinion.    Fashion designer : Angel Shujau - Famushu, Fashion designer: Aishath Shiffza - Shif Couture, Filmmaker : Shamin Nizam at Madhoship, Fine Art Artist : Hussain Ihfal - Iphpha Motion graphics designer : Mauroof Ibrahim  Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing. Wear mask. Be healthy, Be strong. Intro : Mayhem : Ian Post - Artlist Back Music : Gradient :  Null : Veshza - Artlist As your host, you can always locate me nishan@millzero visit millzero.com Language : Dhivehi & English Length : 28 mins  : 23 sec Published : 16 June 2020

On this episode:  - @ReallyNattu co-founder of Lottiefiles talks about how lottifiles was build. Also he talks about UI/UX design, team building, Mistakes we make in hire people for creative projects, project manager from a design perspective and he talks about his failures in his journey. Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing. Be healthy, Be strong. Intro : Breathe : Ian Post - Artlist Back Music : Gradient : Philip Daniel Zach - Artlist As your host, you can always locate me nishan@millzero visit millzero.com Language : Dhivehi & English Length : 42 mins  : 45 sec Recorded : 2 May 2020

On this episode:  - Nattu @ReallyNattu co-founder of Lottiefiles talks about Maldives community-driven contact tracing App "TraceEkee" develop to mitigate community spread of covid-19. He answers about the basic public questions on this App and talks about the team behind the local App  and more. Please install App "TraceEkee" to spread and end this world pandemic. More information on this App : https://trace.hpa.gov.mv/ Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing. Be healthy, Be strong. As your host, you can always locate me Nishan @millzero visit millzero.com Language : Dhivehi & English Recorded : 2 May 2020

On this episode:  - Mauroof Ibrahim (Morefeous) share his experience as an Animator in Maldives. NOTE: this episode was recorded before the pandemic. Full episode is Spoken in Dhivehi. Mr. Mauroof talks about his journey in animation and also he highlight about health risks he has faced in his journey. Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing. Be healthy and take care. As your host, you can always locate me Nishan / @millzero and @Auraaf  or visit millzero.com  Contact : millzero@gmail.com

On this episode:  - Photojournalism in Maldives  Full episode is Spoken in Dhivehi. We have very few people in news and related areas who go deep into news related story telling in our community. I am talking about Photojournalism or Visual storytelling in the news. On this episode of Kula Podcast Samahi and Hussain Waheed talks about Photojournalism in Maldives. Ali Samahi’s work : https://www.instagram.com/alisamahy/ Hussain Waheed work: https://www.instagram.com/husen.w/ Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing. Be healthy and take care.  As your host, you can always locate me @millzero or visit millzero.com Contact : millzero@gmail.com

On this episode:  - We welcome GMB Akash to our podcast.  GMB Akash is a Bangladeshi photographer, storyteller and  photojournalist & writer, received 100 international Awards, speaker at TEDxPorto and TEDxHyderabad. He talks about how he started is photography journey, humanitarian work, photo projects and about the exhibition that was held in National Art Gallery of Maldives under the title “Soulscapes”. This exhibition was held from 4th November until 6th November 2019.  “Soulscapes” present a collection of photos from 11 of his projects. A total of 55 powerful photos taken in 5 different countries ranging from Bangladesh, Nepal to Pakistan, each project focuses on an important societal issue. Thanks to Fine Art Maldives for the arrangement to record this podcast. Nishan @millzero as your host. Contact : kulapodcast@gmail.com