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Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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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. ~~The gatherings~~ These sessions, held at Zabeel Palace, included high-ranking members of the ~~ruling~~ Al Maktoum family, ~~diplomatic envoys, government officials,~~ 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 ~~international delegations, including a~~ friendly nations. A high-level Iraqi ~~delegation.~~ 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.

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