{
  "id": 9703684,
  "title": "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives condolences over death of Sheikh Ahmed in call with Saudi Crown Prince",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-receives-condolences-over-death-of-sheikh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/25/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-receives-condolences-over-death-of-sheikh-ahmed-in-call-with-saudi-crown-prince/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the passing of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid. The Saudi prince conveyed his deepest sympathies and extended an invitation to Sheikh Mohammed and his family to seek patience and solace during this difficult time, as reported by state news agency Wam.\n\nIn response to the message of support, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his gratitude. Following the news of his brother's death, a ten-day period of mourning was declared in Dubai on Monday. Tributes to Sheikh Ahmed poured in from leaders across the Gulf and the wider world.\n\nOn Tuesday, Sheikh Mohammed performed the funeral prayer for his brother at the Zabeel Grand Mosque, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed was not only the deputy chairman of Dubai Police and the group chairman of ARM Holding, a prominent UAE private investment firm, but also a passionate advocate for sports in the Emirates. He was instrumental in establishing the Jebel Ali Racecourse in 1990 and guided Al Wasl Sports Club to considerable success over several decades as its president.",
  "summary": "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences over the death of his brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid in a phone call on Thursday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Prince Mohammed expressed his sincere sympathies and called for Sheikh Mohammed and his family to be granted patience and solace, state news agency Wam reported. Sheikh Mohammed thanked…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Sheikh Mohammed performs funeral prayer for Sheikh Ahmed in Dubai",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/sheikh-mohammed-performs-funeral-prayer-for-sheikh-ahmed-in-dubai",
        "published": "2026-09-22T10:06:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}