Dubai announces the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at age 76. Multiple outlets report that Dubai’s ruler’s court declares 10 days of official mourning, starting Monday, September 21, 2026.
During the mourning period, flags across the emirate are flown at half-mast, according to several reports. Outlets also note that Sheikh Mohammed posts condolences on social media, along with messages from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Biographical details are consistent across sources: Sheikh Ahmed is described as the fourth and youngest son of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Reporting emphasizes his roles in Dubai’s public security and policing, as well as involvement in business and real estate, and leadership linked to sport—particularly as chairman of Al Wasl FC and a connection to horse racing. Most outlets add that no public cause of death is specified.
