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A very sad and shocking news has come out from the royal family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the entire Gulf region. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and popular ruler of Dubai, died on Monday. The news of the demise of a senior member of the royal family, who held an important position in the politics, society and development of the Gulf countries, has sent a wave of mourning across the Arab world. Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum himself became very emotional and officially confirmed the death of his younger brother. In honor of this irreparable loss, the Government of Dubai has declared ten days of official state mourning across the emirate with immediate effect, with national flags lowered at all government buildings, foreign embassies and major establishments.
A formal and deeply emotional official message of condolence was issued on Monday by the Ruler of Dubai and the Office of the Prime Minister of the UAE. The statement said that with unwavering faith and dedication to the will and destiny of Almighty God, the Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announces with a heavy heart that his beloved brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is no longer with us. The statement elaborated that by the grace of God, Sheikh Ahmed breathed his last in the presence of his Lord on the morning of Monday, September 21, 2026. After this public release issued by the royal court, rulers, heads of state and global leaders of all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries including the United Arab Emirates have started expressing their deep condolences to the royal family of Dubai.
Initial official statements issued by the royal office did not immediately reveal the exact medical cause of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s death or any underlying medical conditions. Detailed health related details have not been made public at this time due to personal and family decorum. In this tragic time, the Government of Dubai has implemented extensive protocols to give utmost respect to the departed soul. According to the official order, state mourning will be in effect throughout the Emirate of Dubai for the next 10 days. The national flag of the UAE will fly at half-mast over all ministries, government departments, autonomous public institutions, military establishments and foreign consulates during this mourning period. Along with this, many official public festivals, cultural programs and government functions have either been postponed or severely limited.
On the separation of his younger brother, UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid a very touching and spiritual tribute on a personal level. He prayed to Almighty Allah to accept the good deeds of his late brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may his soul find solace and may he attain supreme status in Jannah-ul-Firdous. In the midst of this deep personal shock, Sheikh Mohammed prayed that God may grant the entire Al Maktoum royal family, their family members, close relatives and all the fans in the country the strength, immense patience and solace to bear this unbearable pain. As soon as his message appeared on social media and official forums, millions of citizens, expatriates and industry representatives have expressed their sympathy and solidarity towards the royal family.
The Al Maktoum dynasty has played a central role in transforming modern Dubai from a desert trading port to the world’s largest financial, tourism, aviation and technology hub. From the era of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum to the leadership of the current ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, all brothers of the royal family have made unprecedented behind-the-scenes contributions to Dubai’s all-round infrastructure, social stability, business policies and strategic development. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was also known for his calm nature, loyalty to royal traditions and philanthropic work. His demise is being considered an irreparable loss not only for the Maktoum family but for the entire Emirati society, which had seen and lived with its own eyes the entire development journey of building modern Dubai.
Millions of foreign expatriates living in Dubai and across the UAE, the largest population of which is the Indian community, have also expressed deep condolences on this tragic occasion. India and the UAE have historically enjoyed deep strategic, cultural and trade ties, leading to Indian diplomatic missions and trade associations also sending their tributes. The rulers and crown princes of the UAE’s other six emirates—Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah—have also contacted Dubai’s Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directly to express their condolences. There is also a stream of condolence messages from the royal families of neighboring Gulf countries Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The eyes of the entire Middle East are now on the formal functions of the funeral and Namaz-e-Janaza to be held at the Royal Cemetery of Dubai, where top personalities from the country and abroad will arrive to bid farewell to the departed soul.