{
  "id": 8974137,
  "title": "King and Crown Prince offer condolences to Dubai ruler on death of his brother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/king-and-crown-prince-offer-condolences-to-dubai-ruler-on-death-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T17:07:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664741/saudi-arabia/king-and-crown-prince-offer-condolences-to-dubai-ruler-on-death-of-his-brother"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia have sent their condolences to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum following the death of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The two leaders extended their heartfelt sympathy to Sheikh Mohammed and the deceased's family through separate cables.\n\nKing Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prayed to God Almighty to bestow mercy and forgiveness upon Sheikh Ahmed, and to allow him a place in Paradise. The UAE ruler's court declared a 10-day official mourning period in the emirate, with flags to be flown at half-mast during this time.\n\nSheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away on Monday at the age of 76. He had served as the deputy chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, holding a number of important positions in the emirate's public service, business, and sports sectors.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences to Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the death of his brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In separate cables sent to the Dubai ruler, King Salman and the Crown Prince…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-rulers-brother-dies-at-76-who-was-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:44:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Anwar Gargash mourns Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/anwar-gargash-mourns-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:53:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Dubai declares 10-day mourning as ruler’s brother dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-declares-10-day-mourning-as-rulers-brother-dies",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:04:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Horse owner, public servant’: Who was Dubai ruler’s younger brother, who died at 76?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/horse-owner-public-servant-who-was-dubai-rulers-younger-brother-who",
        "published": "2026-09-21T17:14:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}