{
  "id": 13095323,
  "title": "Mohammed bin Rashid writes deeply personal letter to his late mother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mohammed-bin-rashid-writes-deeply-personal-letter-to-his-late-mother",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:27:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-writes-deeply-personal-letter-to-his-late-mother-1.500704462"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has penned a deeply personal letter to his late mother in his new book, \"A Letter to My Mother.\" In this letter, Sheikh Mohammed reflects on various aspects of his childhood, including the daily routine of breakfast, the bond with his mother, and her impact on his life and success. He fondly remembers her role as the \"rock\" on whom his father relied for many years, and the numerous acts of charity and kindness she performed throughout her life. The letter is part of a series of letters Sheikh Mohammed has written to various individuals, including his children, family members, friends, and leaders, based on decades of public service and leadership.",
  "summary": "Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared one of the most personal messages from his new book, writing to his late mother about childhood breakfasts, horses, journeys to London, acts of charity and a loss that, he says, life never taught him how to overcome. In A Letter to My Mother, Sheikh Mohammed…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}