DUBAI: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, a son of Dubai’s ruler and elder brother to the emirate’s heir apparent, has died at the age of 33.
The UAE state news agency WAM said that he died of a heart attack.
The ruler’s court has declared three days of mourning.
Sheikh Rashid was the first son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and his senior wife, 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.
Sheikh Rashid, son of Dubai Ruler, dies of heart attack
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