Mariyam Shiuna (Maldivian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Journalist
Nationality	Maldivian
Birthplace	Male, Maldives
Hometown	Male, Maldives
Education	Diploma in Airline Ticketing

Latest News about Mariyam Shiuna

17/05/2026

Mariyam Shiuna was listed as President of the Women Development Committee member page for Fuvahmulah City, with an inauguration date of 17 May 2026. This indicates she formally took up the role after the election win.

05/04/2026

Mariyam Shiuna won the Women’s Development Committee presidency for Fuvahmulah City in the 2026 local committee elections. The result was reported alongside a wider MDP sweep of WDC presidencies across the five cities.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Nanna
Religion	Islam
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Controversy	Inappropriate Comments Against Indian Prime Minister: In January 2024, Mariyam Shiuna was suspended from her post of Deputy Minister at the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art by the Maldives Government following her indecent remarks on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shiuna referred to Modi as ‘clown’ and ‘puppet of Israel’ in her tweet (which she later deleted) after Modi shared his pictures and videos from his trip to Lakshadweep on social media. Mariyam was severely criticised for her remarks about India, and ‘Boycott Maldives’ started trending on social media. Many celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Aakash Chopra joined the trend. Disrespectful Post on Indian Flag: In early 2024, Mariyam Shiuna posted on social media an edited image of an opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) campaign poster, replacing a compass with a symbol resembling the Ashok Chakra from the Indian National Flag, along with a caption criticizing the MDP. The post sparked outrage and backlash for being disrespectful to the Indian flag. Shiuna deleted the post and issued a public apology, stating she extended her sincerest apologies for any confusion or offense caused and promised to be more vigilant in verifying content.

Physical Stats & More

Height	165 cm (1.65 m, 5’ 5”)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	International Airline Ticketing Academy
Educational Qualification	Diploma in Airline Ticketing

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Children	Son - Ahmed Zeev Bin Mohamed

Career

Awards	She has received various awards.
Positions Held	Deputy Minister at the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art (appointed 27 November 2023, suspended January 2024)[2][3] Spokesperson/Media Executive at Male’ City Council (23 December 2021 – 26 November 2023)[3] News Head at Dhivehi Channel (promoted from Senior Producer in 2020)[3] Senior Producer at Dhivehi Channel (2020)[3] Procurement Officer at Maldive Gas Pvt. Ltd. (23 October 2017 – 2021)[3] News Anchor at Sangu TV (18 July 2023 – 23 December 2023)[3] Presenter at VTV (12 February 2016 – 30 September 2017)[3] Administrative Assistant at Alarms Pvt Ltd[3] Journalist at GMR Male’ International Airport Ltd[3] Journalist at Bonthinews.com (approx. 1 year)[3]

Awards

She has received various awards.

Positions Held

Deputy Minister at the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art (appointed 27 November 2023, suspended January 2024)[2][3]
Spokesperson/Media Executive at Male’ City Council (23 December 2021 – 26 November 2023)[3]
News Head at Dhivehi Channel (promoted from Senior Producer in 2020)[3]
Senior Producer at Dhivehi Channel (2020)[3]
Procurement Officer at Maldive Gas Pvt. Ltd. (23 October 2017 – 2021)[3]
News Anchor at Sangu TV (18 July 2023 – 23 December 2023)[3]
Presenter at VTV (12 February 2016 – 30 September 2017)[3]
Administrative Assistant at Alarms Pvt Ltd[3]
Journalist at GMR Male’ International Airport Ltd[3]
Journalist at Bonthinews.com (approx. 1 year)[3]

Social Media

Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/shiutha/
Twitter	https://x.com/shiuna_m
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariyam-shiuna-b8ab13112

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mariyam Shiuna is a Maldivian politician and journalist.
2. She became Deputy Minister at the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art on 27 November 2023.
3. In January 2023, she was suspended for derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
4. Mariyam was raised in Male, Maldives.
5. Her journalism career started at Huvadhoo in Male, Maldives.
6. She worked as an administrative assistant at Alarms Pvt Ltd in the Maldives.
7. Mariyam gained experience at GMR Male’ International Airport Ltd.
8. From 12 February 2016 to 30 September 2017, she presented at VTV.
9. Starting on 23 October 2017, she was a Procurement Officer at Maldive Gas Pvt. Ltd.
10. In 2020, Mariyam began as a senior producer at Dhivehi Channel.
11. She was later promoted to News Head at the same channel.
12. From 23 December 2021 to 26 November 2023, she was a Spokesperson/Media Executive at Male’ City Council.
13. Mariyam also worked at Bonthinews.com for about a year.
14. On 18 July 2023, she started working as a news anchor at Sangu TV.
15. She is known for sharing pictures of cats on her social media accounts.
16. She served as spokesperson for the Male City Council.
17. In January 2024, she was suspended for derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi[1][2][3].
18. She is a member of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)[5].
19. She serves as the WDC President for Fuvahmulah City Women constituency[5].

Mariyam Shiuna Politician, Journalist Maldivian Male, Maldives