Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, passed away on Monday, September 21. He was 76.
The Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported that the Court of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declared a 10-day official mourning period in Dubai. Flags will be flown at half-mast during the period.
In a post on X, Sheikh Mohammed mourned his brother, praying for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness and asking that he be granted a place in Paradise. He also prayed for patience and solace for his family and loved ones.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, mourned his uncle, praying for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness and asking that his resting place be honoured.
Sheikh Ahmed was the fourth and youngest son of Dubai’s late ruler, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1912–1990).
Career in security, sports and business
Sheikh Ahmed held senior roles in Dubai’s security, business and sports sectors. Alongside his position as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, he served as Group Chairman of A.R.M. Holding and President of Al Wasl Sports Club.
He graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom before joining Dubai’s Central Military Region, according to biographical information published by Al Wasl Sports Club. He later became its Commander-in-Chief.
He also contributed to the UAE’s horse-racing industry, founding Jebel Ali Racecourse in the early 1990s and helping promote the sport in the country
