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Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Passes Away at 76, Dubai Declares 10-Day Mourning

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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Sheik was 76 years old and was president of the Al Wasl football club.

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The Arabian Stories News broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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