conv.

All stories
WorldQuiet 2d · day 3

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai ruler's brother, dies at 76

The Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, youngest brother of UAE PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has died.

newest coverage 2d agosummary written 2d ago16 pieces1 likes & upvotes NewswiresMastodonGoogle News

What to know

  • Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the youngest brother of UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, died Monday at age 76.
  • Dubai declared a 10-day official mourning period with flags lowered to half-mast across the emirate.
  • The cause of death was not disclosed in official statements.

“In an official statement, the Dubai government declared a period of mourning for 10 days.”

Dubai government, Official announcement · Hindustan Times ↗

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public SecuritySheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of DubaiSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy PM, Minister of Defence

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai ruler's brother, dies at 76
euronews.com

How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage articlesposts

Peak 4 pieces in one hour at Sep 21, 7 AM; 16 pieces over 3 days (15 articles · 1 post) Sep 21, 3 AM — 2 pieces · 2 articles — Newswires 2Sep 21, 4 AM — 3 pieces · 3 articles — Google News 3Sep 21, 5 AM — 2 pieces · 2 articles — Google News 2Sep 21, 6 AM — quietSep 21, 7 AM — 4 pieces · 3 articles · 1 post — Google News 2, Mastodon 1, Newswires 1Sep 21, 8 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Google News 1Sep 21, 9 AM — quietSep 21, 10 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Newswires 1Sep 21, 11 AM — 2 pieces · 2 articles — Google News 2Sep 21, 12 PM — quietSep 21, 1 PM — quietSep 21, 2 PM — quietSep 21, 3 PM — quietSep 21, 4 PM — quietSep 21, 5 PM — quietSep 21, 6 PM — quietSep 21, 7 PM — quietSep 21, 8 PM — quietSep 21, 9 PM — quietSep 21, 10 PM — quietSep 21, 11 PM — quietSep 22, 12 AM — quietSep 22, 1 AM — quietSep 22, 2 AM — quietSep 22, 3 AM — quietSep 22, 4 AM — quietSep 22, 5 AM — quietSep 22, 6 AM — quietSep 22, 7 AM — quietSep 22, 8 AM — quietSep 22, 9 AM — 1 piece · 1 article — Google News 1Sep 22, 10 AM — quietSep 22, 11 AM — quietSep 22, 12 PM — quietSep 22, 1 PM — quietSep 22, 2 PM — quietSep 22, 3 PM — quietSep 22, 4 PM — quietSep 22, 5 PM — quietSep 22, 6 PM — quietSep 22, 7 PM — quietSep 22, 8 PM — quietSep 22, 9 PM — quietSep 22, 10 PM — quietSep 22, 11 PM — quietYesterday, 12 AM — quietYesterday, 1 AM — quietYesterday, 2 AM — quietYesterday, 3 AM — quietYesterday, 4 AM — quietYesterday, 5 AM — quietYesterday, 6 AM — quietYesterday, 7 AM — quietYesterday, 8 AM — quietYesterday, 9 AM — quietYesterday, 10 AM — quietYesterday, 11 AM — quietYesterday, 12 PM — quietYesterday, 1 PM — quietYesterday, 2 PM — quietYesterday, 3 PM — quietYesterday, 4 PM — quietYesterday, 5 PM — quietYesterday, 6 PM — quietYesterday, 7 PM — quietYesterday, 8 PM — quietYesterday, 9 PM — quietYesterday, 10 PM — quietYesterday, 11 PM — quietToday, 12 AM — quietToday, 1 AM — quietToday, 2 AM — quietToday, 3 AM — quietToday, 4 AM — quietToday, 5 AM — quietToday, 6 AM — quietToday, 7 AM — quietToday, 8 AM — quietToday, 9 AM — quietToday, 10 AM — quietToday, 11 AM — quietToday, 12 PM — quietToday, 1 PM — quiet 1
Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:25 PM ET
  1. 1

    Crown Prince of Dubai mourns his uncle

    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy PM, posted a tribute on X expressing the family's loss and requesting God's mercy on Sheikh Ahmed.

    “Today, we lose a dear one from our family, and we bid him farewell with hearts faithful in God's decree and destiny. Sheikh Ahmed will remain in hearts, memory, and prayers.”
    — Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
    1. 12 outlets Dubai ruler's brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 76, 10-day mourning period declared

      first by Hindustan Times, 3d ago · also The Independent, Gulf Business, Thoroughbred Daily News, Telegraph India, The Times of India, CNBC TV18 +5

      10 more headlines
  2. background

    Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to his brother on X — UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum posted a personal tribute to his brother, expressing hope that Ahmed had been granted a place in Paradise and that his family would find solace.

  3. background

    Dubai declares 10-day mourning period — The Dubai government issued an official statement declaring a 10-day mourning period for Sheikh Ahmed, with flags to be lowered across the emirate during this time.

  4. background

    Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 76 — Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and youngest brother of UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, died Monday morning. The cause of death was not specified.