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The youngest participant at the fair, Ailin Ahmed Idhuham, made her debut on February 10, 2023, at the Crossroads Street Market. 

She has since become a popular personality on social media because to her distinctive earrings. Ailin claims that she has always wanted to launch her own business, even when she was just 10 years old. She was introduced to clay jewelry by her mother as she was wandering around. Since then, she has been investigating and trying new things with polymer clay to create beautiful and quality products for her customers. 

She says that all the work done to turn her dream into a reality, has been both challenging but also very rewarding. She claims that she wants young, entrepreneurial people to be inspired by AQUIN, hear her narrative, and come to think that they, too, can achieve their goals.

Their most famous product today are the gold profile AQUIN earrings,the signature water drop rose studs and the traditional, Maldivian inspired earrings which are some of the favorites among customers including both locals and foreigners.

Ailin says she wants to concentrate on increasing the brand's exposure in the travel and fashion sectors for the brand's future. She claims that in order to expand her chances and effectively represent the Maldives abroad, she wants to be able to take on significant projects and work with large businesses. 

Running a business in the Maldives is a challenge, yet exciting as there is a wide range of target audiences businesses can work with. People from various industries supporting each other is the best part of doing this in the Maldives, she says. 

Speaking from personal experience, Ailin says that she believes the government need to offer more possibilities for young people like her to operate businesses and make money so they can eventually take the helm of companies. To purchase her items, customers can reach out to her on Instagram and Facebook. AQUIN by Ailin products are also available in Authentic Maldives shops and will also soon be included in the duty-free shop in Velana International Airport