Shaikh Ahmad Bin Juma passes away

Shaikh Ahmad Bin Juma Al Maktoum passed away on Monday in Dubai.

The palace of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is mourning the death of Shaikh Ahmad, WAM reported.

A statement from the Ruler's Court said the burial will take place in Umm Hurair Graveyard in Bur Dubai following the performance of Al Asr prayers in Nad Al Sheba mosque.

Local radio stations are playing the Quranic verses as a sign of mourning.

Shaikh Ahmad Bin Jumaa Al Maktoum was born in 1936, and had several children.

His daughter Shaikha Rodha Bint Ahmad Bin Jumaa is married to Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai.