Dubai Announces 10-Day Mourning Period After Death of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid
Flags will fly at half-mast as officials honor Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose death drew tributes from UAE leaders.
- On Monday, Dubai began a 10-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with the Dubai Media Office announcing flags will fly at half-mast.
- President Sheikh Mohamed hailed Sheikh Ahmed's long-standing contributions to the UAE's development, while Sheikh Mohammed wrote, "You are absent from our eyes, but not from our prayers and hearts."
- Sheikh Ahmed served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Group Chairman of ARM Holding, and as long-serving President of Wasl Sports Club, he guided the organization from Zabeel to securing eight UAE Pro League titles.
- During the 10-day mourning period, flags fly at half-mast while radio stations broadcast classical music instead of regular programming and live entertainment events are typically cancelled.
- When a member of a ruling family dies, the state observes formal mourning traditions; recently, Sharjah declared three days of mourning to mark a death, establishing the protocol's broader significance.
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This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. The Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum this morning, Monday, September 21, 2026. The Court declared 10 days of official mourning in Dubai, beginning today, Monday, with flags to be flown …
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away
Dubai: The Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away on Monday morning.The Court announced 10 days of official mourning in Dubai, with flags to be flown at half-mast, starting Monday.“Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.”
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