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Sheikh Mohammed Declares 10-Day Mourning for Sheikh Ahmed

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:49 AM UTC · How we work

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Sheikh Mohammed Announces Mourning

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced a ten-day mourning period for his brother Sheikh Ahmed.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 76, died on September 21, 2026.
He served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and chaired Al Wasl football club.
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi King Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent condolences.

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Sheikh Ahmed Launches Racecourse

Sheikh Ahmed founded Jebel Ali racecourse, creating a premier horse-racing venue outside Dubai in 1990.
He established the Dubai International Marine Club in 1988 and served as its first chairman.
The British Horseracing Authority named him an honorary Jockey Club member in 1996 for supporting UK racing.
His philanthropic projects spanned UAE communities, extending his legacy beyond sport and business.

History

Historical Context

After Britain announced its 1968 withdrawal, Abu Abd and Dubai’s rulers signed a union agreement in February 1968, leading to the United Arab Emirates’ proclamation on 2 December 1971. The provisional constitution’s first federal budget, approved in February 1972, earmarked six million BD for roads, electricity and communications, spurring infrastructure that later supported sports facilities. The foundation supports the UAE’s sporting profile.

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Sheikh Mohammed Announces Mourning

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced a ten-day mourning period for his brother Sheikh Ahmed.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 76, died on September 21, 2026.
He served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and chaired Al Wasl football club.
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi King Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent condolences.

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