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Nasrullah Abdul Wahid | Founder of Colourland

Nasrullah Abdul Wahid | Founder of Colourland

6 min read

Colorland is a company founded and owned by Mr Nasrullah Abdul Wahid, with a focus on paint-related products and services. Our team sat down to have a chat with Mr Nasrullah to dive deeper into his humble beginnings, and to find out the story of how Colourland was established. Could you tell us a bit […]

Corporate Maldives Lifetime Achievement Winner 2020 – Mr. Salah Shihab

Corporate Maldives Lifetime Achievement Winner 2020 – Mr. Salah Shihab

6 min read

Mr. Salah Shihab is the founding shareholder and Managing Director of Voyages Maldives and Seagull Group. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in the field of Economics in Australia, Mr. Shihab returned to the Maldives and served the country by filling various government positions such as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and serving as a member […]

Hassan Shah | Managing Director of MWSC

Hassan Shah | Managing Director of MWSC

5 min read

Hassan Shah is the Managing Director of Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC). We sat down with him to get an insight into MWSC’s projects and their operations during the pandemic. The pandemic has affected society as a whole. What challenges have COVID-19 brought to the utility sector in the Maldives? How did you address […]

Mr Mohamed  Zubair | DMD of VAMCO, Maldives

Mr Mohamed Zubair | DMD of VAMCO, Maldives

4 min read

Mr Mohamed  Zubair is the Deputy Managing Director of VAMCO, Maldives. He is a business management undergraduate with a passion for reading about the current affairs around the globe. 15 years of passion for his work has led both VAMCO and him on the path of success. How did you get started? VAMCO was started by […]

Mr Ahmed Shareef | Chairman of Cyryx Group

Mr Ahmed Shareef | Chairman of Cyryx Group

5 min read

Mr Ahmed Shareef is the Chairman of Cyryx Group Private Limited. He started off his career in the living room of his sister’s apartment in 1993. Cyryx is now a full-fledged college that caters to over 3000 students and employs over 60 academic and support staff members. The facilities have grown to include two campuses in […]

Mr. Mohamed Shihab | Managing Director of Fuel Express Maldives

Mr. Mohamed Shihab | Managing Director of Fuel Express Maldives

4 min read

Mr Mohamed Shihab is the Managing Director of Fuel Express Maldives Pvt.Ltd. He started off his career at Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). Awarded the Best Bunkering and Fuel Supplier of the Year at the Boating Award 2016 by Liveaboard Association, Shihab leads FEM with passion and determination. How did you get started? Upon completing schooling in […]

Mr. Ibrahim Faiz | Managing Director of Link Serve

Mr. Ibrahim Faiz | Managing Director of Link Serve

5 min read

Mr. Ibrahim Faiz is the Managing Director of Link Serve Pvt.Ltd. He started off his career as a junior technician right after school. Having started Linkserve with his brother in 2002, He currently leads a strong team of 85+ and 5 outlets across Maldives. How did you get started? During my school days, I wanted either […]

Mr. Ahmed Mamdhooh | Acting Managing Director of MRDC

Mr. Ahmed Mamdhooh | Acting Managing Director of MRDC

2 min read

Mr. Ahmed Mamdhooh is the Acting Managing Director of Maldives Road Development Corporation (MRDC). Starting off his career in immigration in 1997, he later went on to start his own business.  In 2014, he joined MRDC and worked his way to the position where he is today.  How did you get started? I have always […]