Maldives Creativity Exhibition Awards: Artists Encouraged by Over 4,000 Creations Displayed

The Maldives Creativity Exhibition 2026 has been hailed by participants as a significant morale boost for artists and craftspeople, providing a platform to showcase their work and receive recognition. The exhibition featured over 4,000 creations across various fields, with winners receiving awards at a ceremony held last night. Gold award winners included Mariyam Shahma (Creative Arts & Design – 'Memory of the Tides'), Abdurrashid Hassan (Woodworks – 'Dhoani'), Usha Adam (Jewellery & Accessories – 'Thundu Kuna'), Mohamed Yaneeu Rameez (Information & Communication Technology – 'Awos App'), and Adam Mansoor (Construction – 'Kaluvakaru Miskiy'). Category winners were also announced: Uosha Hassan (Individual, Male' City), Prison Cooperative Society (Business), Maldives Polytechnic (Education), Women Entrepreneurs Maldives (Associations), Housing Development Corporation (Government Companies), and Fathimath Shafaq (Special Needs, Th. Vilifushi). Participants told PSM News that the exhibition offered valuable exposure and encouraged further creativity. One winner noted, 'This is an opportunity to showcase creations and reach the public. It brings joy.' Another said the event's organization has improved each year, inspiring young people to engage in crafts and artistic work. The government stated that the exhibition aims to value creativity and encourage sustainable production by Maldivian artisans.