The Court of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, mourned on Monday the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed is the son of former Dubai ruler Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and younger brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. He died on Monday morning. The Court announced 10 days of mourning in Dubai, with flags flown at half-mast, starting Monday. The deceased was the fourth and youngest son of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who ruled Dubai from 1958 until his death in 1990 and was one of the founding fathers of the UAE. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid served as deputy head of Dubai’s police and public security. For decades, he was associated with several sports, particularly football, horse racing and water sports. He graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Britain. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid was a prominent figure in UAE sports, particularly Al Wasl Club, which he led for many years. He also played a key role in developing horse racing in Dubai, including Jebel Ali Racecourse. His sporting legacy extended to water sports, helping establish the Dubai International Marine Sports Club.
