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UAE Rulers and Crown Princes offer condolences to Sheikh Mohammed on passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed (3rd L) offers condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid (3rd R) on the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at Majlis Zabeel. Seen with Sheikh Saud (R), Sheikh Dr Sultan (2nd R), Sheikh Hamad (2nd L) and Sheikh Saud (L). UAE President, Rulers of the Emirates, and Sheikhs offer condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on passing of Ahmed bin Rashid His…

UAE Rulers and Crown Princes offer condolences to Sheikh Mohammed on passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid

President Sheikh Mohamed and the Rulers of the Emirates consoled Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, following the funeral of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid, who passed away on Monday. Sheikh Ahmed was laid to rest at Umm Hurair cemetery in Dubai after funeral prayers held at Zabeel Grand Mosque.

The Rulers, including Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, and others, joined the gathering at Zabeel Majlis alongside Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed, and other officials. They paid tribute to Sheikh Ahmed's distinguished service and contributions to the nation since its formation.

The period of condolences began on Tuesday and continued until the following Thursday, with additional periods on Wednesday and Thursday mornings and evenings. Sheikh Ahmed, former deputy chairman of Dubai Police and group chairman of ARM Holding, was also a champion of sport in the Emirates, having established the Jebel Ali Racecourse in 1990 and guided Al Wasl Sports Club to success.

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