Dubai announced a 10‑day period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of the emirate’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The announcement came after a tweet from the official X handle of the Government of Dubai Media Office on Monday.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was 76 years old at the time of his passing, according to a report by The Independent. The tweet confirmed that the death had occurred on Monday, but did not provide further details about the circumstances.
In response, the Dubai government declared a formal period of mourning that will last for ten days. The decree will see flags flown at half‑mast and official functions suspended during the period.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as both the Ruler of Dubai and the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, has overseen the emirate’s rapid development into a global business and tourism hub.
The announcement of Sheikh Ahmed’s death and the subsequent mourning period underscore the close ties within the ruling family and the significance of the Al Maktoum dynasty to Dubai’s political and social fabric.
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