Messages of condolence are being received as the UAE mourns the late Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The eldest son of His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, passed away after suffering a heart attack, aged 33. A three day mourning period has been declared from Saturday to Monday with the UAE flag flying at half-mast.
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