{
  "id": 9260731,
  "title": "President Sheikh Mohamed leads condolences after funeral of Sheikh Ahmed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/president-sheikh-mohamed-leads-condolences-after-funeral-of-sheikh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T03:55:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/23/president-sheikh-mohamed-leads-condolences-after-funeral-of-sheikh-ahmed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Sheikh Mohamed and the Rulers of the Emirates consoled Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, following the funeral of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid, who passed away on Monday. Sheikh Ahmed was laid to rest at Umm Hurair cemetery in Dubai after funeral prayers held at Zabeel Grand Mosque. The Rulers, including Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, and others, joined the gathering at Zabeel Majlis alongside Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed, and other officials. They paid tribute to Sheikh Ahmed's distinguished service and contributions to the nation since its formation. The period of condolences began on Tuesday and continued until the following Thursday, with additional periods on Wednesday and Thursday mornings and evenings. Sheikh Ahmed, former deputy chairman of Dubai Police and group chairman of ARM Holding, was also a champion of sport in the Emirates, having established the Jebel Ali Racecourse in 1990 and guided Al Wasl Sports Club to success.",
  "summary": "President Sheikh Mohamed and the Rulers and Crown Princes of the Emirates came together on Tuesday to extend their condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, following the funeral service of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid . Sheikh Ahmed , who died on Monday, was laid to rest at the Umm Hurair cemetery in Dubai after funeral prayers were held at Zabeel…",
  "key_points": [
    "President Sheikh Mohamed leads condolences after Sheikh Ahmed's funeral.",
    "Sheikh Ahmed passed away on Monday and was buried at Umm Hurair cemetery.",
    "Rulers of various Emirates attended the gathering at Zabeel Majlis."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The outpouring of condolences from UAE leaders underscores Sheikh Ahmed's lasting impact on the nation and his status as a respected figure across the country's ruling elite.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "President Sheikh Mohamed leads condolences after funeral of Sheikh Ahmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/president-sheikh-mohamed-leads-condolences-after-funeral-of-sheikh-9262828",
        "published": "2026-09-23T03:55:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}