Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid passes away at 76, Dubai declares 10-day mourning Updated 6 minutes ago

May God have mercy on you, my brother.

You have settled with a Generous and Great Lord.

You are absent from our eyes but not from our prayers and hearts, O Ahmed.رحم الله الشيخ أحمد بن راشد آل مكتوم.. رحمك الله يا أخي … حللت عند رب كريم عظيم .. تغيب عن أعيننا ولا تغيب عن دعائنا وقلوبنا يا أحمد. أسكنك الله فسيح جنانه .. وألهمنا وأحبابك الصبر والسلوان.. وإنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون . pic.twitter.com/asvSZAb4BL“May God make you dwell in the vast expanses of His Paradise….

And to God we belong, and to Him we shall return.”UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed offered his condolences to the Dubai Ruler on the passing of his brother.I extend my sincere condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on the passing of his brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose longstanding contributions to the development of the UAE since its founding continue to inspire our nation’s journey of progress.

May God rest his soul… pic.twitter.com/kR3ZqSHsnKHe said that Sheikh Ahmed's longstanding contributions to the UAE’s development since the country’s founding will 'continue to inspire the nation’s journey of progress'.The late Sheikh Ahmed was the fourth and youngest son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the former Vice-President and Ruler of Dubai.

He served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Services and was president of Al Wasl Sports Club for around six decades, according to Khaleej Times.A graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Sheikh Ahmed went on to serve in Dubai’s Central Military Region, eventually becoming its commander-in-chief.

He was also closely associated with the development of horse racing in the UAE, including the establishment of Jebel Ali Racecourse and the Dubai Horse Racing Centre.His contribution extended to maritime sports.

He was involved in establishing the Dubai International Marine Club and became its first chairman in 1988, later playing a role in the establishment of the Victory Team in 1989.UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered condolences to Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, while Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid tribute to his late uncle.

Sheikh Mohammed also mourned his brother in a message shared on social media.

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