ABOUT US
Dhivehi Investment Partners (DIP) aims to be a leading operator of investment vehicles in the Maldives. Our core mission is to deliver the highest risk-adjusted returns to investors through an active approach by leveraging data-driven research and strategic alliances. Additionally, DIP serves as a trusted fundraising partner, assisting clients in securing capital for investment activities. We also offer finance and consultancy services, comprehensive wealth management, and share trading services.
Mission
Dhivehi Investment Partners is dedicated to setting new standards for investment success in the Maldives. With our pioneering approach to operating investment vehicles and commitment to leveraging data-driven research and strategic alliances, we strive to deliver the highest risk adjusted returns to our investors. With our active investment management approach, we aim to establish our market position as the trusted go-to investment partner in the Maldives.
"Our vision is to be the leading provider of financial services and to bring our clients a wealth of carefully tailored investment solutions, that help build and preserve their wealth with confidence"
Abdul Wahid Thowfeeq
Chairman
A chartered Insurer by profession, Mr. Wahid has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He started his career at Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives and advanced through the ranks to become the Managing Director. During his time there, he led the company to become established as the large multi-faceted organization that it is today.
Mr. Wahid is also the co-founder of Ensis Fisheries Pvt Ltd. Responsible for operations of the entire group, he has led Ensis Fisheries to become the leading fish exporter in the Maldives.
Widely traveled and well-known within the business community of the Maldives, Mr. Wahid has extensive experience managing market-leading companies, and leading teams in strategic planning, finance, and management.
He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK).
Mr. Wahid is also the co-founder of Ensis Fisheries Pvt Ltd. Responsible for operations of the entire group, he has led Ensis Fisheries to become the leading fish exporter in the Maldives.
Widely traveled and well-known within the business community of the Maldives, Mr. Wahid has extensive experience managing market-leading companies, and leading teams in strategic planning, finance, and management.
He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK).
Mohamed Shafaz
Managing Director
Mr. Shafaz has over 29 years of experience in the insurance industry. He started his career in the Finance Department of Allied Insurance Company and advanced his career overseeing various other departments like Information Systems, Marketing, Human Resources and Administration. He also assumed the role of Company Secretary before he was appointed to the Board of Directors where he served for over 12 years. Mr. Shafaz played a vital role in success story of the company and lead the company as the Managing Director in his last 5 years at Allied Insurance.
Alongside his role at Allied, he also held the position of Managing Director of Aasandha Pvt. Ltd., from December 2011 till December 2012 during which he was engaged in implementing, managing and operating the National Health Insurance Scheme for the government.
Mr. Shafaz holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Studies from Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Middlesex, UK.
Alongside his role at Allied, he also held the position of Managing Director of Aasandha Pvt. Ltd., from December 2011 till December 2012 during which he was engaged in implementing, managing and operating the National Health Insurance Scheme for the government.
Mr. Shafaz holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Studies from Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Middlesex, UK.
Hussain Sunny Umar
Director
Dr. Hussain Sunny Umar is an academic with a background in Business Management and an entrepreneur with over 15 years of media, tourism, business, public relations, marketing, sales, and event management. As one of the founders of Orca Media Group - one of the leading marketing and PR companies in the Maldives – the team established Travel Trade Maldives, Corporate Maldives, and MV+.
Dr. Sunny and his team further established the most prestigious business award in the country, known as the ‘Gold 100 Gala’. Maldives Guesthouses started in 2011. Since then, the team has promoted this tourism in 35 international cities. In terms of publishing, Dr. Sunny and his team have over 15 different publications and attended various travel and business conferences representing the Maldives in Qatar, the USA, Spain, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, and the Maldives. Skill Farm is a leading training company that Dr. Sunny co-founded and conducts training for companies and resorts, including government offices and schools.
Maldives Halal Travel is the flagship project of Dr. Sunny and a catalyst to promote Maldives to the GCC region as a Muslim-friendly travel destination. The initiative came into place from the research done by Dr. Sunny for his Ph.D. in Malaysia. Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives and the Maldives Promotion Board, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Maldives Halal Travel offers Muslim-friendly travel packages, Halal Travel Rating, as well as PR and marketing support on all mediums in English and Arabic language. Maldives Halal Travel was officially launched at ATM Dubai 2021 along with the first edition of the Maldives Halal Travel magazine. Similarly, Halal Weekly is a global Islamic economy news platform that covers a diverse range of Muslim-friendly businesses. Currently, Dr. Sunny is working with the Ministry of Tourism Maldives as a consultant to develop the 5th Tourism Master Plan for 2022 - 2027.
Dr. Sunny and his team further established the most prestigious business award in the country, known as the ‘Gold 100 Gala’. Maldives Guesthouses started in 2011. Since then, the team has promoted this tourism in 35 international cities. In terms of publishing, Dr. Sunny and his team have over 15 different publications and attended various travel and business conferences representing the Maldives in Qatar, the USA, Spain, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, and the Maldives. Skill Farm is a leading training company that Dr. Sunny co-founded and conducts training for companies and resorts, including government offices and schools.
Maldives Halal Travel is the flagship project of Dr. Sunny and a catalyst to promote Maldives to the GCC region as a Muslim-friendly travel destination. The initiative came into place from the research done by Dr. Sunny for his Ph.D. in Malaysia. Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives and the Maldives Promotion Board, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Maldives Halal Travel offers Muslim-friendly travel packages, Halal Travel Rating, as well as PR and marketing support on all mediums in English and Arabic language. Maldives Halal Travel was officially launched at ATM Dubai 2021 along with the first edition of the Maldives Halal Travel magazine. Similarly, Halal Weekly is a global Islamic economy news platform that covers a diverse range of Muslim-friendly businesses. Currently, Dr. Sunny is working with the Ministry of Tourism Maldives as a consultant to develop the 5th Tourism Master Plan for 2022 - 2027.
Ahmed Naseer
Director
Ahmed Naseer is an economist and former governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority. He received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Curtin University, Perth, Australia. He also earned a diploma in education from Curtin. In 2007, Naseer was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and completed his MA in Economic Policy from Williams College, Massachusetts, United States.
After three years in the education sector, he joined the Ministry of Finance and Treasury as an assistant director. Upon completion of his master's degree, he joined the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the central bank of the country. Prior to his appointment as governor, from August 2017 to July 2019, he served as CEO of the Capital Market Development Authority and as a PFM consultant at the Ministry of Finance. Currently works as CEO of NIG Capital Pvt Ltd, a financial and management consulting firm.
Naseer has been actively engaged in the tourism sector and is among the founders of the 'Guest House Association of Maldives'. Naseer has also been acknowledged as a pioneer in Maldives local island tourism, having opened his Guest House, White Shell Beach Inn, on Maafushi Island as the first guest house on a local island.
After three years in the education sector, he joined the Ministry of Finance and Treasury as an assistant director. Upon completion of his master's degree, he joined the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the central bank of the country. Prior to his appointment as governor, from August 2017 to July 2019, he served as CEO of the Capital Market Development Authority and as a PFM consultant at the Ministry of Finance. Currently works as CEO of NIG Capital Pvt Ltd, a financial and management consulting firm.
Naseer has been actively engaged in the tourism sector and is among the founders of the 'Guest House Association of Maldives'. Naseer has also been acknowledged as a pioneer in Maldives local island tourism, having opened his Guest House, White Shell Beach Inn, on Maafushi Island as the first guest house on a local island.
Ahmed Ameel
Director
Mr. Ameel has been a key influential player in the insurance industry in the Maldives, serving his latest post as Managing Director of Allied Insurance Company before joining Dhivehi Insurance.
Being at the helm of the industry, Mr. Ameel has pushed forward many new groundbreaking insurance initiatives in the Maldives. Equally passing on his experience and technical consultancy to Dhivehi Insurance.
Being at the helm of the industry, Mr. Ameel has pushed forward many new groundbreaking insurance initiatives in the Maldives. Equally passing on his experience and technical consultancy to Dhivehi Insurance.