{
  "id": 8890239,
  "title": "UAE President mourns passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/uae-president-mourns-passing-of-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:45:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-mourns-passing-of-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-1.500682163"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed deep sorrow over the recent demise of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In a statement on social media platform X, the President conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid for the loss of his sibling, highlighting the former's significant contributions to the United Arab Emirates' growth and development since the nation's inception. Sheikh Ahmed's passing, the President added, is a somber reminder of the values of progress and devotion that his brother exemplified throughout his life. The Dubai Ruler’s Court officially mourned Sheikh Ahmed's passing, instituting a period of ten days of official mourning within the emirate. During this time, flags were flown at half-staff as a mark of respect and to honor the departed leader.",
  "summary": "Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who died on Monday morning. In a post on X, the President wrote: “I extend my sincere condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on the passing of his brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose longstanding contributions to the development of the UAE since its founding…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "10 days of mourning declared in Dubai after death of Sheikh Ahmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/10-days-of-mourning-declared-in-dubai-after-death-of-sheikh-ahmed",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:28:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}