Maldives Development Alliance
The Maldives Development Alliance () is a political party in the Maldives led by Ahmed Shiyam Mohamed. History. The party was formed in 2012 by Ahmed Shiyam Mohamed. It was officially recognised by the People's Majlis on 21 October 2013, after it had gained 3 MPs; Mohamed, Ahmed Moosa and Ahmed Amir. It became part of a coalition with the Progressive Party of Maldives, supporting its candidate, Abdulla Yameen, in the presidential elections. In the 2014 parliamentary elections it won five seats.