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Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Overview

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a prominent member of Dubai’s ruling family and former Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police, passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 76. In response to his death, Dubai authorities declared a 10-day period of official mourning, during which flags were flown at half-mast.

Following the funeral, Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and First Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, hosted condolence ceremonies at the Za'abeel Majlis. These sessions, held at Zabeel Palace, included high-ranking members of the Al Maktoum family, such as Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Attendees included diplomats, senior military and police officers, business leaders, and representatives from various friendly nations. A high-level Iraqi delegation, led by Ihsan Al-Awadi, was among those present. Additionally, Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, conveyed condolences on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a gesture intended to underscore the strategic partnership and historical ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Entities

Dubai · Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum · Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum · Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum · United Arab Emirates

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Dubai leadership receives condolences for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

    Dubai leadership and the Al Maktoum family are receiving condolences following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with high-level diplomatic support from Saudi Arabia.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 32 sources
    Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 76; Dubai declares mourning

    Dubai has declared 10 days of mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of the ruling family and former Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police, at age 76.

Sources

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