UAE Leaders Offer Condolences Following Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
What happened
On September 22, 2026, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led a formal condolence gathering for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum after the death of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The Context
- Sheikh Ahmed's Legacy: He was instrumental in Dubai's development, serving in key roles including Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security.
- Official Mourning: Dubai declared a 10-day mourning period, with flags at half-mast and public access to condolences at Zabeel Majlis.
- Global Sympathy: Leaders from around the world, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed condolences, highlighting Sheikh Ahmed's impact beyond the UAE.
The Number
— the age of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the time of his death, underscoring the loss of a significant figure in UAE leadership and development.
Takeaway
As the UAE navigates this period of mourning, expect continued tributes and reflections on Sheikh Ahmed's contributions to the nation.
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محمد بن راشد يتقبّل تعازي محمد بن سلمان في وفاة الشيخ أحمد بن راشد خلال اتصال هاتفي محمد بن راشد يتقبّل تعازي محمد بن سلمان في وفاة الشيخ أحمد بن راشد خلال اتصال هاتفي
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حمدان ومكتوم بن محمد يتقبّلان التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد حمدان ومكتوم بن محمد يتقبّلان التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد
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ولي العهد يعزي حاكم دبي في وفاة الشيخ أحمد بن راشد آل مكتوم
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حمدان ومكتوم وأحمد بن محمد يواصلون تقبُّل التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد حمدان ومكتوم وأحمد بن محمد يواصلون تقبُّل التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد
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محمد بن راشد يواصل تقبُّل التعازي بوفاة أحمد بن راشد محمد بن راشد يواصل تقبُّل التعازي بوفاة أحمد بن راشد
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حمدان ومكتوم وأحمد بن محمد يتقبّلون التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد حمدان ومكتوم وأحمد بن محمد يتقبّلون التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد
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محمد بن راشد يتقبل التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد محمد بن راشد يتقبل التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد
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حمدان بن محمد ومكتوم بن محمد يواصلان تقبّل التعازي في وفاة الشيخ أحمد بن راشد لليوم الثاني على التوالي حمدان بن محمد ومكتوم بن محمد يواصلان تقبّل التعازي في وفاة الشيخ أحمد بن راشد لليوم الثاني على التوالي
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حمدان بن محمد يواصل تقبّل التعازي لليوم الثاني في وفاة الشيخ أحمد بن راشد حمدان بن محمد يواصل تقبّل التعازي لليوم الثاني في وفاة الشيخ أحمد بن راشد
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محمد بن راشد يتقبّل التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد لليوم الثاني على التوالي محمد بن راشد يتقبّل التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد لليوم الثاني على التوالي
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محمد بن راشد يؤدي صلاة الجنازة على جثمان أحمد بن راشد محمد بن راشد يؤدي صلاة الجنازة على جثمان أحمد بن راشد
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مسؤولون: أحمد بن راشد آل مكتوم إرث رياضي كبير ونجاحات وطنية استثنائية مسؤولون: أحمد بن راشد آل مكتوم إرث رياضي كبير ونجاحات وطنية استثنائية
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حمدان ومكتوم وأحمد بن محمد يتقبّلون التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد حمدان ومكتوم وأحمد بن محمد يتقبّلون التعازي في وفاة أحمد بن راشد
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حمدان بن محمد يتقبّل التعازي في وفاة المغفور له الشيخ أحمد بن راشد وبجانبه مكتوم بن محمد وأحمد بن محمد حمدان بن محمد يتقبّل التعازي في وفاة المغفور له الشيخ أحمد بن راشد وبجانبه مكتوم بن محمد وأحمد بن محمد
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