{
  "id": 8997355,
  "title": "Dubai declares 10 days mourning over death of UAE PM’s brother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/dubai-declares-10-days-mourning-over-death-of-uae-pms-brother",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T18:25:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/dubai-declares-10-days-mourning-over-death-of-uae-pms-brother/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of the UAE's Vice-President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away at the age of 76. In response to his death, Dubai officials have declared a ten-day mourning period. During this time, the emirate will observe flags at half-mast as a mark of respect to the late Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as the ruler of Dubai, conveyed his sorrow over the loss on social media. He expressed the family's hope that \"God have mercy on Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum\" in a heartfelt message. The Makkah Grand Mosque's muezzin also shared his condolences, stating that while Ahmed is absent from their sight, he remains in their prayers and hearts. Additionally, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his sympathies to the ruler of Dubai. He highlighted Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's significant contributions to the UAE's development since the nation's inception, and emphasized that his legacy will continue to inspire progress in the country. Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born as the fourth and youngest son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, a prominent figure in the founding and development of Dubai. Over the course of his career, he held high-ranking positions in various fields within Dubai, including security, sports, and business. He was notably involved in the public security sector, the horse racing industry, and real estate development. As chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, Ahmed continued to contribute to the growth and transformation of the emirate. His diverse career and efforts in key sectors have been recognized, as he played a pivotal role in shaping modern-day Dubai. Following his death, Dubai has observed a ten-day mourning period, paying tribute to his invaluable contributions to public life and the emirate's advancement.",
  "summary": "Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice-President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has died at the age of 76. Following his death, authorities in Dubai declared 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. As part of the mourning period, flags across Dubai will be flown […]",
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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."
}