Dubai declares a 10-day mourning period and orders flags to be flown at half-mast following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

The Diwan of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, announced the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may God have mercy on him, who returned to his Creator on Monday morning.

The Diwan announced an official period of mourning and the lowering of flags in Dubai for ten days, effective from Monday.