President, PM condole death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep grief over the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

President Zardari conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the bereaved Al Maktoum family, praying that Allah Almighty grant the departed soul eternal peace and give patience and strength to the bereaved family.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The prime minister said Sheikh Ahmed had devoted his life to the service of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates with honour and dignity.

“Pakistan deeply appreciates his valuable services and pays tribute to his memory with respect and admiration,” he said.

Shehbaz extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al Maktoum family and the people of the UAE.

He prayed that Allah Almighty may bless the departed soul with the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and grant the bereaved family strength and patience to bear the loss.

Sheikh Ahmed died on Monday, with Dubai beginning a 10-day mourning period following his death, according to The National.

Dubai Media Office said flags would be flown at half-mast during the official mourning period.

Sheikh Ahmed served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and was the long-serving president of Al Wasl Sports Club.