Dubai Ruler’s brother dies at 76: Who was Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum? Horse racing patron, real estate tycoon
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of Dubai's ruler, died at 76, prompting a mourning period with flags at half-mast. Sheikh Mohammed paid tribute, recalling Ahmed's legacy in horse racing and public service, including roles in Dubai Police and A.R.M. Holding. His contributions to Dubai's horse racing scene, particularly the Jebel Ali Racecourse, will be long remembered.