King offers sympathies over death of Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, over the passing away of Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday morning. 

In the cable, the King expressed his deep sorrow and sympathies to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and prayed to Almighty God to bless his soul. 

The King also extended his condolences and sympathies to Al Maktoum family and the Emirati people, a Royal Court statement said. 

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.