King offers sympathies to Dubai’s Al Maktoum family

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday arrived in Dubai on a short visit to the UAE to offer his condolences to Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his family over the passing of Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday morning, a Royal Court statement said. 

His Majesty, who arrived back home later in the evening, was accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hassan, Prince Ali, Prince Hashem and Prince Rashid, along with Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh. 

Sheikh Rashid died at the age of 34 of a heart attack, according to reports.

He was the first son of Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum. In addition to his role as Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed is vice president and prime minister of the UAE.

Sheikh Rashid was an avid sportsman and horse-racing enthusiast. His younger brother Sheikh Hamdan is Dubai’s crown prince.