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Umar Zahir (politician) was born on 26 October, 1936 in Maldives, is a politician. Discover Umar Zahir (politician)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
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Politician and statesman |
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85 years old |
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Scorpio |
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26 October 1936 |
| Birthday |
26 October |
| Birthplace |
Malé, Maldives |
| Date of death |
December 20, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Malé, Maldives |
| Nationality |
Maldives |
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Umar Zahir (politician) Height, Weight & Measurements
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Umar Zahir (politician) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Umar Zahir (politician) worth at the age of 85 years old? Umar Zahir (politician)’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Maldives. We have estimated
Umar Zahir (politician)'s net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Zahir died in Malé on 20 December 2021, after being hospitalized for COVID-19. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the Maldives Olympic Committee both published their condolences. Zahir received a state funeral on the same day, and was buried in Galolhu Cemetery. The national flag was flown at half-mast from 21 to 23 December.
After leaving the government, Zahir continued to support former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. When Gayoom was jailed prior to the 2018 presidential election, Zahir supported the united opposition on Gayoom's behalf.
Zahir received the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin in 2008. He was a guest of honour at the 2020 opening of Lonuziyaaraiy Park in Malé.
Zahir served as Minister of Construction and Public Works from 1993 to 2004, with several projects on land reclamation. Under Zahir, the ministry continued the construction of Thilafushi which had begun in 1992. While the island served as the main waste management site for the nearby capital of Malé, the absence of processing facilities led to Thilafushi's international notoriety as "trash island". Plans for modern disposal facilities were announced in 2021. The ministry also completed the first construction phase (1997–2002) of Hulhumalé. Dubbed "the island of hope" by foreign press, Hulhumalé would provide more housing for residents of Malé, one of the most densely-populated cities in the world. To better protect Malé from ocean hazards, Zahir's ministry built a seawall (1995–1997) with Japanese foreign aid. His ministry also built harbors in Fuvahmulah (2000–2002) and other islands. After briefly returning as Minister of Home Affairs from 2004 to 2005, he was Senior Minister from 2005 to 2008.
Besides his ministry roles, Zahir was a Member of Parliament in the 1990s.
Zahir served as the President of Malé Municipality from 1980 to 1993, introducing projects to improve the city and its roads. In 1983, he was appointed Minister of Home Affairs and Social Services. In 1988, Social Services was moved out of the ministry's purview, and Zahir was appointed Minister of Home Affairs and Sports. This was the first sports ministry for the Maldives.
Prior to 1970, Zahir returned to the government service as Deputy Minister in the ministry of Education, then in Home Affairs.
Around 1950, Zahir began working at the government liaison office for Gan. He later worked in a number of jobs: headmaster of Majeediyya School, owner of Radio Maldives, and manager of Bandos Resort.
Umar Zahir (26 October 1936 – 20 December 2021) was a Maldivian politician. He was the first sports minister of the Maldives, serving from 1988 to 1993. As public works minister from 1993 to 2004, he oversaw the first construction phase of Hulhumalé, as well as the construction of Thilafushi and the Malé seawall.
Zahir was born on 26 October 1936. He was married to Moomina Ibrahim, and they had one daughter. Moomina died in 2018 at the age of 84.
