{
  "id": 9027905,
  "title": "Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid, brother of Dubai ruler, passes away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-brother-of-dubai-ruler-passes-away",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:03:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1556481/sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid-brother-of-dubai-ruler-passes-away/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has passed away at the age of 76. According to the Dubai Media Office, a 10-day mourning period has been declared in Dubai, with flags flown at half-mast throughout the period.\n\nSheikh Ahmed was born on July 12, 1950, and held several prominent roles in Dubai's public service, business, and sporting sectors. He also served as deputy chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security.\n\nTributes have been paid to Sheikh Ahmed from across the UAE and beyond, including from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who noted that Sheikh Ahmed made significant contributions to the development of the UAE since its founding. Condolences have also been received from other countries, including Pakistan, where President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed their grief over Sheikh Ahmed's passing. The funeral prayer for Sheikh Ahmed was held at Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai on Tuesday.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Dubai Ruler’s brother dies at 76: Who was Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum? Horse racing patron, real estate tycoon",
        "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": "Saudi Gazette",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-21T17:07:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘Deeply saddened’: India condoles death of Dubai ruler’s brother, Sheikh Ahmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/deeply-saddened-india-condoles-death-of-dubai-rulers-brother-sheikh",
        "published": "2026-09-22T03:01:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
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