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Dubai has declared a 10-day mourning period after the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of the Dubai Ruler.
Dubai has declared a ten-day period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of the ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates. The official announcement came from the Dubai government.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was a prominent member of the ruling family and was known for his involvement in equestrian sports, particularly as the driving force behind the Jebel Ali Racecourse. His passing signifies the loss of a key figure within the UAE's royal establishment.
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All sources: Dubai announced a 10-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the brother of the ruler.
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In an official statement, the Dubai government has declared a 10 day mourning period.
The most populous city in the UAE has been plunged into mourning after Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai Ruler, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister...
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