Dubai declares 10-day mourning as ruler’s brother dies
Dubai has declared a 10-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/dubai-declares-10-day-mourning-as-rulers-brother-dies/
Dubai has entered a period of 10-day mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of the city's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Vice President's office confirmed the passing of the 76-year-old Sheikh Ahmed on Monday, issuing a statement declaring an official mourning period and lowering of flags for the duration of the ten days.
Sheikh Ahmed served as deputy chair of Dubai Police and Public Security, and was a prominent figure in international horse racing, owning notable British racehorses and the Jebel Ali racecourse in Dubai. Tributes to his brother's legacy in UAE sports and equestrianism have poured in from various quarters.
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