Mariyam Shiuna Age, Wiki and Bio

Mariyam Shiuna

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Journalist
NationalityMaldivian
BirthplaceMale, Maldives
HometownMale, Maldives
EducationDiploma in Airline Ticketing

Bio/Wiki

NicknameNanna
ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-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.

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm (1.65 m, 5’ 5”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityInternational Airline Ticketing Academy
Educational QualificationDiploma in Airline Ticketing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Husband/SpouseName Not Known
ChildrenSon - Ahmed Zeev Bin Mohamed

Career

AwardsShe has received various awards.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Mariyam Shiuna is a Maldivian politician and journalist.
She became Deputy Minister at the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art on 27 November 2023.
In January 2023, she was suspended for derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mariyam was raised in Male, Maldives.
Her journalism career started at Huvadhoo in Male, Maldives.
She worked as an administrative assistant at Alarms Pvt Ltd in the Maldives.
Mariyam gained experience at GMR Male’ International Airport Ltd.
From 12 February 2016 to 30 September 2017, she presented at VTV.
Starting on 23 October 2017, she was a Procurement Officer at Maldive Gas Pvt. Ltd.
In 2020, Mariyam began as a senior producer at Dhivehi Channel.
She was later promoted to News Head at the same channel.
From 23 December 2021 to 26 November 2023, she was a Spokesperson/Media Executive at Male’ City Council.
Mariyam also worked at Bonthinews.com for about a year.
On 18 July 2023, she started working as a news anchor at Sangu TV.
She is known for sharing pictures of cats on her social media accounts.