Dubai Ruler Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dies at 76
Summary
Dubai ruler Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has died at the age of 76, prompting 10 days of official mourning across the Emirates. Nepal has postponed the official welcome ceremony for Flydubai’s first flight to Pokhara in honor of the mourning period.
Key Points
- The Dubai ruler’s court announced the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and declared 10 days of official mourning across the Emirates.
- Sheikh Ahmed, a senior member of the Al Maktoum family, held roles in the military, security, business and sports sectors, including as chairman of Al Wasl football club.
- His funeral prayer is scheduled at Jabel Grand Mosque in Dubai.
- Nepal’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ganesh Paudel said the official welcome ceremony for Flydubai’s first flight to Pokhara has been postponed, though the flight will still arrive on schedule.
