Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of Dubai ruler, passes away at 76
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a brother of the ruler of Dubai and prominent figure in its sports, business and security sectors, passed away on Monday at the age of 76, Khaleej Times reported citing the Dubai Media Office. The outlet reported that Dubai had declared a 10-day mourning period from Monday in honour of the senior member of the ruling family, with flags to be flown at half-mast…
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a well-respected figure in Dubai's sports, business and security sectors, passed away on Monday at the age of 76, as reported by the Khaleej Times. The Dubai Media Office cited Dubai's declaration of a 10-day mourning period to honor the senior member of the ruling family, with flags lowered to half-mast across the emirate.
Dubai's ruler, who is also the UAE's vice president and prime minister, expressed his condolences, stating, "You are absent from our eyes but not from our prayers and hearts, O Ahmed." UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also conveyed his condolences, praising Sheikh Ahmed's contributions to the UAE's development since its inception.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also paid tribute, highlighting the deceased's significant service to Dubai, the UAE, and the UAE Armed Forces.
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