Profiles | Shaikh Maktoum

  • Sunday Jan 8

    Elders shocked at death of leader

    The death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum came as a shock to young and old alike across the country.

  • Sunday Jan 8

    Mohammad receives visiting dignitaries

    His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday received more condolences on the death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

  • Saturday Jan 7

    Leader who cared for his country

    Condolences on the death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum continued to pour in as top government officials underlined Shaikh Maktoum's role in building up and strengthening the UAE and Dubai.

  • Saturday Jan 7

    Mourners pay their respects

    President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received yesterday more condolences on the death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

  • Saturday Jan 7

    Leaders receive more condolences

    Dignitaries including King Hamad of Bahrain and President Mubarak of Egypt offer sympathies to Khalifa and Mohammad on death of Maktoum.

  • Friday Jan 6

    Racing mourns Maktoum

    Leading figures from the world of horse racing have paid rich tributes to Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his important role in promoting the industry.

  • Thursday Jan 5

    Statesman with a worldwide appeal

    Shaikh Maktoum was the embodiment of tolerance and generosity.

  • Thursday Jan 5

    Residents lament untimely death

    A pall of mourning descended upon Dubai yesterday. People looked down towards the ground as if lost in thought. Flags flew at half mast.

  • Thursday Jan 5

    A major player in UAE formation

    Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born in 1943, at the large Al Maktoum family home in Dubai's Shindagha area, close to the mouth of Dubai Creek. He was the first son of Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

  • Thursday Jan 5

    Khalifa leads mourning in UAE

    The UAE mourned Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the late Ruler of Dubai and Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, who passed away early morning yesterday.