Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Dubai Ruler’s Brother Dies at 76 as Mourning Declared
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai’s ruling family, died at age 76.
He was the younger brother of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Dubai announced 10 days of mourning after his death.
During this time, flags will fly at half-mast across the emirate.
Sheikh Ahmed worked in the military and public security.
He also led businesses connected with real estate and investment.
For many years, he was associated with Al Wasl Sports Club.
He helped develop horse racing, marine sports and other sporting activities in Dubai.
Officials did not announce the cause of his death.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, died Monday at age 76.
Dubai declared 10 days of official mourning, with flags across the emirate to be flown at half-mast.
Sheikh Ahmed served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security and as second deputy ruler of Dubai.
He chaired A.R.M. Holding and the Dubai Real Estate Centre, while also serving as president of Al Wasl Sports Club.
A prominent horse-racing and marine-sports figure, he founded Jebel Ali Racecourse and helped establish the Dubai International Marine Club.
- Who
- Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai’s ruling family and younger brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
- What
- He died at age 76, prompting Dubai to declare 10 days of official mourning.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not provide a calendar date, although one cited social-media post was dated September 21, 2026.
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- The mourning period followed the death of a prominent member of Dubai’s ruling establishment who had decades of public-service, business and sporting involvement.
- Age at death
- 76
- Family
- Younger brother of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Mourning period
- 10 days
- Public-security role
- Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security
- Business roles
- Group Chairman of A.R.M. Holding and former head of the Dubai Real Estate Centre
- Sports roles
- Long-serving president of Al Wasl Sports Club and founder of Jebel Ali Racecourse
- Education
- Graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- Cause of death
- Not disclosed in the official announcement
