President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has conferred the prestigious National Award for Special Achievement to 40 exceptional Maldivians in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the field of higher education and training. The awards, presented with medals and citations, celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who have made significant progress through the Maldives’ National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

This year, the highest recognition was awarded to two individuals who reached Level 10 of the NQF. Dr. Aishath Shina and Dr. Khadeeja Rasheed were specially commended for their exceptional academic achievements at this distinguished level.

In addition, 38 other individuals were honoured for achieving Levels 7, 8, or 9, acknowledging their dedication to advancing their education and professional development. Among the recipients are notable figures such as:

1. Uza. Aishath Ibrahim, Kuri, Th. Guraidhoo
2. Ms Fathimath Sana, Daisymaage, Th. Kinbidhoo
3. Ms Fathimath Ghaziya Fathuhee, Aabaadheege, S. Feydhoo
4. Ms Neesha Naseer, Sanfaakeyoge, S. Hithadhoo
5. Ms Maryam Shiuna, Miskhihmagu, Vidhun, Fuvahmulah
6. Mr Ali Farhaan, Sun Side, L. Fonadhoo
7. Mr Moosa Maaish Abdulla, Reksoana, GDh. Thinadhoo
8. Ms Mariya Shaukath, H. Eboodhooge
9. Mr Aishath Satheera Mohamed, Suthulige, S. Hithadhoo
10. Mr Ibrahim Sadhin, Chaandhaneege, B. Milandhoo
11. Mr Ahmed Raihan, Ma. Halkaa
12. Sgt Shayadh Saeed, Andhaleebuge, GA. Maamendhoo
13. Ms Aishath Yashfa Yoosuf, M. Capricorn
14. Warrant Officer 2 Mohammad Afrah, Hisaan, HDh. Vaikaradhoo
15. Mr Mohamed Rishfau, Pink Flower, K. Guraidhoo
16. Ms Fathimath Zahra, Veevaru, Sh. Maaungoodhoo
17. Sgt Ismail Shareef, Nivaadhoshuge, Sh. Maaungoodhoo
18. Mr Mohamed Anas, M. Huvandhugadhakoalhige
19. Ms Aishath Afa, M. Bondimaage
20. Ms Aishath Amaanee Abdul Rahman, Dhauhadhaage, Lh. Hinnavaru
21. Mr Ali Jaishan Amir, H. Maadhoovehi
22. Ms Leena Ziyad, Mezzo, HDh. Makunudhoo
23. Ms Azifa Afif, Heavenly Heaven, GDh. Fiyoaree
24. Uza. Shazna Ahmed, Funad. Luxury Villa, Gn. Fuvahmulah
25. Uza. Aishath Nuha Hameed, H. Unigasdhoshuge
26. Mr Ahmed Yaeesh Mohamed, M. Jam
27. Mr Ibrahim Zaidhaan, Overseas, D. Bandidhoo
28. Ms Rashfa Mohamed Habeeb, Tharividhaage, GA. Dhaandhoo
29. Mr Hassan Zayan Azzam, M. Karishma
30. Ms Mariyam Shaahynaa, Harumaluge, GA. Gemanafushi
31. Mr Aishath Ahulaa, Ethumaage, B. Eydhafushi
32. Ms Aminath Risma, Dhaftharu No. RS 4101, Malé
33. Dr Fathimath Athfa, Mehefil, S. Hithadhoo
34. Ms Mariyam Nashwa, Meenaaz, Th. Hirilandhoo
35. Mr Ibrahim Maahil Mohamed, M. Masthaanu
36. Dr Aminath Shifra, Hulhumalé, Hiyaa 10-19-15
37. Ms Zaha Mohamed Ziyad, M. Muranga Villa
38. Mr Ahmed Ruvaid Ziyad, M. Muranga Villa

The awards serve as a testament to the government’s commitment to fostering educational excellence and empowering individuals to achieve their academic and professional goals. By acknowledging the achievements of these remarkable individuals, the government continues to emphasize the importance of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce in the nation's development.