DUBAI -Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the first son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, died on Saturday morning of a heart attack aged 33.
President Sheikh Khalifa declared three days of mourning across the UAE, with flags at government departments and institutions to fly at half mast.
UAE government institutions, including the Federal National Council, and officials have offered condolences, along with the Ruler’s Courts of the emirates and the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and the Arab League.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai in his speech,lamented “Today, I lost a best friend and a childhood companion, my dear brother Rashid,” “You will be missed. Other dignitaries from all over the world have also sent their condolences.
Prayers will be held at Zabeel mosque on Saturday evening and he will then be buried in Umm Hurair cemetery in Bur Dubai. Roads from the mosque to the cemetery will also be closed from 6.40pm to 7.30pm, Dubai Media Office said. Other roads subject to closure include Al Majlis Street in front of Zabeel mosque, Zabeel Road and Street 3 leading to the cemetery..
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