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Ali Naafiz is a media and public relations professional with a passion for science, media, arts, and technology. He is the Editor of Hotelier Maldives and the Director of Storytelling at Maldives Promotion House, a media and marketing company. Over the course of his career, he has worked with various media outlets in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, and has contributed to editorial and communications projects for international organisations. He holds diplomas in Development Journalism and Journalism, and has received several awards recognising his work.