Dubai announces 10 days of mourning for Sheikh Ahmed, Dubai ruler's brother

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of Dubai Ruler's brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and lauded his efforts to serve society.

In his message, PM Modi offered condolences to the Royal family and the people of Dubai.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His efforts to serve society will be cherished by generations to come. I convey heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Dubai. May his soul rest in eternal peace," PM Modi posted on X.

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SHEIKH Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 76, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, died on Monday morning, the Ruler’s Court announced, declaring 10 days of official mourning across the emirate.

Flags will fly at half-mast throughout the mourning period, which begins on Monday, the Court said.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid a personal tribute to his brother in a message on X.

“May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. May Allah have mercy on you, my brother. You are now with our Lord, the Most Generous, the Almighty,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote.

“You are gone from our sight, Ahmed, but never from our prayers or our hearts.” 

He prayed that his brother would be granted a place in Paradise and that his family and loved ones would find patience and solace.

“Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return,” he wrote. 

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, also mourned his uncle, sharing a prayer asking Allah to grant him mercy and forgiveness, honour his resting place and cleanse him of sins “as a white garment is cleansed of stains”.