Dubai Enters 10-Day Mourning as Dubai Fountain Suspends Shows Following Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid
Dubai has entered an official 10-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. The Dubai Fountain has paused its daily performances, flags fly at half-mast across government buildings, and the emirate's entertainment and broadcast schedules have shifted to reflect the solemn period through September 30.
Dubai Declares 10 Days of Mourning After Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Dubai has announced ten days of mourning after the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aged 76, the youngest brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. UAE leaders have paid tribute to a figure whose work spanned public service, football and horse racing.