PM Modi expresses sorrow over Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum death, Dubai declares 10-day mourning

By Anjali Sharma
Washington – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of United Arab Emirates Vice President and PM and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and conveyed his condolences to the Al Maktoum royal family and the people of Dubai.

Modi said in a post on social media platform X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

“His efforts to serve society will be cherished by generations to come.” “I convey heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Dubai. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” Modi added.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum died on Monday at the age of 76, according to the Dubai Ruler’s Court.

Dubai announced a 10-day period of official mourning, during which flags across the emirate will be flown at half-mast, media reported.

Sheikh Ahmed, the fourth and youngest son of former Dubai ruler Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, held several prominent public and institutional responsibilities.

He served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, chaired A.R.M. Holding and the Dubai Real Estate Centre, and was associated with Al Wasl Football Club as its chairman. He also had a military career and graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Britain in 1975.

UAE leaders and officials paid tributes highlighted his contributions to public service and the development of the emirate.

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also mourned his brother, wrote that Sheikh Ahmed was “absent from our eyes but not from our prayers and hearts”.

The official mourning period reflects the significance of the loss to Dubai’s ruling family and its people.