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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday extended his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of his brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
In a X post, His Highness wrote: "I extend my sincere condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on the passing of his brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose longstanding contributions to the development of the UAE since its founding continue to inspire our nation’s journey of progress. May God rest his soul in eternal peace and mercy and grant his loved ones comfort during this difficult time."
UAE President: I extend my sincere condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on the passing of his brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose longstanding contributions to the development of the UAE since its founding continue to inspire our nation’s journey of progress. May God… pic.twitter.com/SHMxYj9ixr
— Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) September 21, 2026
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also dedicated a heartfelt post to his brother.
Mohammed bin Rashid: May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
— Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) September 21, 2026
May Allah have mercy on you, my brother; you have returned to a Generous and Mighty Lord. Though you are absent from our sight, Ahmed, you are never absent from our prayers and our hearts.
May Allah… pic.twitter.com/hE9aWVNBMr
The Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, meanwhile announced it was mourning the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum this morning, Monday.
"The Court has declared a ten-day period of official mourning in Dubai, during which flags will be flown at half-mast, effective today, Monday," it added.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, also mourned the passing of his uncle.
Hamdan bin Mohammed: May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
— Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) September 21, 2026
Today, we mourn the loss of a dear member of our family and bid him farewell with hearts that accept the will and decree of Allah. Sheikh Ahmed will remain in our hearts, our memories and our… pic.twitter.com/qnpFBcSNBd
