HIBAPRESS – Agencies
The President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, mourned Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the brother of the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away this Monday morning.
Mohamed bin Rashid said in a post on the "X" platform: "Sincere condolences and sympathy to my brother Mohamed bin Rashid and all the esteemed Al Maktoum family on the passing of the late, God willing, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His achievements will remain present in memory, and his national contributions will bear witness to a journey full of giving. We ask God for mercy and forgiveness for him, to grant him spacious gardens in paradise, and to inspire his family with patience and solace."
In turn, Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid mourned his brother, writing in a post on the "X" platform: "May God have mercy on you, my brother. You have come to a generous and great Lord. You are absent from our eyes but not from our prayers and hearts, Ahmed." He called on God to grant him spacious gardens in paradise and to inspire his family and loved ones with patience and solace.
The Diwan of the Ruler of Dubai announced an official mourning and the lowering of flags in the emirate for a period of ten days, starting today.
