Sheikh Mohammed Mourns Younger Brother as Dubai Begins 10-Day Mourning

Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed, who died at the age of 76, will be honoured across the emirate during the mourning period, with authorities directing that flags be flown at half-mast. Sheikh Mohammed paid tribute to his late brother in a social media message, asking for God’s mercy and saying Sheikh Ahmed would remain in the prayers and hearts of his family. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also expressed condolences to Sheikh Mohammed and the Al Maktoum family, describing Sheikh Ahmed’s contributions to the UAE’s development since the country’s founding as significant.

Sheikh Ahmed was the fourth and youngest son of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai and one of the key figures in the establishment of the modern UAE. He held senior positions across Dubai’s security, sports and business sectors, including roles linked to public security, horse racing and real estate. He also served as chairman of the Dubai Police and Public Security sector and was closely involved in the emirate’s horse-racing industry. His death has prompted mourning across Dubai as the emirate pays tribute to a member of its ruling family whose activities spanned several areas of public and economic life.

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