{
  "id": 8883108,
  "title": "Dubai announces 10 days of mourning for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-announces-10-days-of-mourning-for-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:21:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-announces-10-days-of-mourning-for-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-1.500682081"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai has declared a ten-day period of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of the emirate’s ruler. The announcement was made by the Ruler’s Court, which directed that flags be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period. Sheikh Ahmed, who passed away on Monday morning, was mourned by his brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In a message on X, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his grief and prayers for his brother’s soul. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, also paid tribute to his uncle, praying for his soul’s mercy and forgiveness.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, died on Monday morning, the Ruler’s Court announced, declaring 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. Flags will fly at half-mast throughout the mourning period, which begins on Monday, the Court said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The Court of His…",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed leads tributes as brother dies aged 76",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubais-sheikh-mohammed-leads-tributes-as-brother-dies-aged-76",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:16:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Dubai ruler's brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 76, 10-day mourning period declared",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-rulers-brother-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-dies-at-76-10",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:03:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Dubai ruler’s brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-rulers-brother-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-dies",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:04:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dubai mourns Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid: Key moments from his life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-mourns-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-key-moments-from-his-life",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:39:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "Dubai mourns Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-mourns-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum",
        "published": "2026-09-21T09:20:01.000Z"
      }
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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."
}