Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Ahmed died at the age of 76. Authorities in Dubai ordered flags across the emirate to be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed his grief in a social media message, describing his late brother as a beloved family member who would remain in the prayers and hearts of his loved ones.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also offered his condolences to Sheikh Mohammed and the Al Maktoum family. He praised Sheikh Ahmed’s contributions to the development of the United Arab Emirates since its founding.
Sheikh Ahmed was the fourth and youngest son of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai and a key figure in the establishment of modern Dubai.
Throughout his career, Sheikh Ahmed held senior positions in Dubai’s security, sports and business sectors. He served as chairman of the Dubai Police and Public Security sector and was closely associated with the emirate’s horse-racing industry and real estate sector.
His death marks the loss of a senior member of Dubai’s ruling Al Maktoum family who played a role in the emirate’s development across several sectors.
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