Dubai Ruler’s brother dies at 76: Who was Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum? Horse racing patron, real estate tycoon
The Ruler’s Court said the mourning period had started immediately. Flags across the emirate will be flown at half-mast during the period.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai's ruler and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away at the age of 76. The Ruler's Court declared 10 days of official mourning, with flags across Dubai flying at half-mast. Sheikh Ahmed held several prominent positions, including Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, Group Chairman of A.R.M.
Holding, and President of Al Wasl Sports Club. He had a distinguished military career, serving as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai's Central Military Command. Sheikh Ahmed was also a significant figure in Dubai's horse racing scene, owning the Jebel Ali Racecourse and recording 614 wins from 4,475 runs as an owner. He was a long-time supporter of Al Wasl Sports Club and served as its chairman since the early 1960s.
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