{
  "id": 9262828,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T03:55:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/23/president-sheikh-mohamed-leads-condolences-after-funeral-of-sheikh-ahmed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sheikh Ahmed, brother of Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, passed away on Monday and was laid to rest at Umm Hurair cemetery in Dubai following funeral prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. President Sheikh Mohamed, along with Rulers and Crown Princes of the Emirates, extended their condolences to Sheikh Mohammed on Tuesday. They met at Zabeel Majlis, joined by other ministers, sheikhs, officials and citizens. Sheikh Ahmed's distinguished service record and contributions to the nation since the UAE's formation were highlighted. The period of condolences for Sheikh Ahmed began at 4pm on Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday and Thursday mornings and evenings. Sheikh Ahmed was a deputy chairman of Dubai Police, group chairman of ARM Holding, a champion of sport in the Emirates, and established Jebel Ali Racecourse. Tributes poured in from leaders across the Emirates and globally.",
  "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…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-23T03:55:15.000Z"
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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."
}