{"id":16847,"date":"2026-03-29T22:16:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=16847"},"modified":"2026-03-29T22:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:16:02","slug":"bank-of-maldives-honors-top-performers-at-annual-staff-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=16847","title":{"rendered":"Bank of Maldives Honors Top Performers at Annual Staff Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bank of Maldives (BML) held its annual Staff Awards ceremony last night, recognizing outstanding employees across a wide range of categories. The event saw 38 awards presented to individuals and teams who delivered distinguished service throughout 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Misbah Abdul Rasheed, Head of Business Systems in the Technology Division, took home the night&#8217;s top honor: Employee of the Year. BML cited his exceptional skills and his contribution to the institution across 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Leadership Excellence Award went to Yumna Naseem, Head of Property in the Properties and Administration Division.<\/p>\n<p>Five senior figures earned the CEO Award for Outstanding Achievement, reflecting their role in driving the bank&#8217;s growth and long-term strategy. The recipients are Moosa Munsif Ahmed, Head of Strategy and Change; Husham Saeed, Director of Technology; Rashfa Jaufar, Chief Credit Officer; Hassan Shaam, Chief Properties and Administration Officer; and Adlee Ahmed Didi, Chief Information Officer.<\/p>\n<p>Additional awards recognized teams and individuals under the categories of Outstanding Team Achievement, Project Excellence, and Innovation Catalyst.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the ceremony, BML CEO and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef described 2025 as the most successful year in the bank&#8217;s 43-year history.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is not just a reflection of financial growth, but evidence of the bank&#8217;s expanding role in the economic development of the Maldives,&#8221; he said. He credited the results directly to the diligence, expertise, and ambition of BML&#8217;s workforce.<\/p>\n<p>BML operates the largest banking network in the Maldives and ranks among the country&#8217;s biggest employers. 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