President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed sincere condolences to the family of Late Abdul Shakoor Ali upon his passing.
Meeting the family, President Abdulla Yameen touched on the late Abdul Shakoor Ali's innumerable and invaluable services to the State and the people of Maldives; highlighting that he had always fulfilled his duties with dedication.
Late Abdul Shakoor Ali passed away at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital after prolonged illness at 79 years of age. In 1985, Late Abdul Shakoor Ali was awarded the Award of Recognition for his services in the area of Dhivehi literature. He has also served the government for more than 43 years at various posts. Among those were as Business Manager at the Maldivian Government Store in the late 1960s and as the Assistant Auditor at the Audit Office in the late 1970s. The last post filled by Late Abdul Shakoor Ali was as Special Advisor to the President from 2006 to 2007.
The late Abdul Shakoor Ali is survived by his wife, four sons and four daughters.