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Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, son of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, died of a heart attack on Saturday morning.

Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Pic Courtesy: Al Bayan)

The burial of late Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will take place at Umm Hurair cemetery in Bur Dubai this evening, following the funeral prayers at the Zabeel Mosque. "May Almighty Allah rest his soul in paradise."

Al Dewan, Dubai Ruler’s Court, has declared three days mourning in Dubai, beginning today.

Flags will fly half-mast at all government institutions in the emirate.

Dubai Ruler’s Court announces timings for funeral prayers

The Dubai Ruler’s Court has announced that funeral prayers for late Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be offered today after Maghrib (sunset) prayers at Zabeel Mosque.

Later on, burial will take place at Umm Hurair cemetery at Al Fahidi in Bur Dubai.

Work in government departments and institutions to continue as normal

Dubai Ruler’s Court has announced that work in government departments and institutions in the emirate of Dubai will continue as normal during the three-day mourning period.

The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away Saturday morning.

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa expressed his heartfelt condolences and solace to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praying to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in Paradise, and bestow patience and solace to Al Maktoum.

Dubai Ruler’s Court mourns death of Rashid bin Mohammed

Dubai Ruler’s Court has mourned the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who died of heart attack today morning.

The burial of late Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will take place at Umm Hurair cemetery in Bur Dubai this evening, following funeral prayers at the Zabeel Mosque. "May Almighty Allah rest his soul in paradise."

A three-day mourning period has been declared in Dubai. UAE flags will be flown half-mast during the mourning period.

Sharjah Ruler’s court mourns death of Rashid bin Mohammed

Sharjah Ruler’s Court has mourned the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away today morning.

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, offered his heartfelt condolences and solace to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Al Maktoum family.

He also prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in Paradise and grant patience and solace to bereaved family.

Fujairah Ruler’s Court  mourns death of Rashid bin Mohammed

Fujairah Ruler’s Court has mourned the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away today morning.

His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, offered his heartfelt condolences and solace to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Al Maktoum family. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in Paradise and grant patience and solace to bereaved family.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in the emirate of Fujairah. UAE flags will be flown half-mast during the mourning period.

UAQ Ruler mourns death of Rashid bin Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain has mourned the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who died of heart attack today morning. 

Sheikh Saud offered his heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai;  Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; and Al Maktoum family, praying to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in Paradise and grant solace and patience to the family.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain. UAE flags will be flown half-mast during the mourning period.

Ajman Ruler’s Court mourns death of Rashid bin Mohammed

Ajman Ruler’s Court has mourned death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away today morning.

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, offered his heartfelt condolences and solace to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Al Maktoum family.

He also prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in Paradise.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in Ajman.

UAE flags will fly half-mast during the mourning period.