Islamabad (Web Desk): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday conveyed their condolences following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
President Zardari expressed his deep sorrow over the loss and prayed for the departed soul to find eternal peace.
In a post on social media platform X on Monday, President Zardari conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the bereaved Al Maktoum family.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The President conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the bereaved Al Maktoum family, and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the departed soul eternal peace and give patience and strength to the bereaved family.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) September 21, 2026
He also prayed for Allah Almighty to provide the bereaved family with patience and strength to cope with their loss.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also mourned the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, describing his passing as a deeply painful loss.
The prime minister said Sheikh Ahmed had dedicated his life to serving Dubai and the United Arab Emirates with honour and dignity. He noted that Pakistan recognised his contributions and would remember his services with great respect and appreciation, according to a statement shared by the Prime Minister’s Office on X.
PM Shehbaz extended his sincere sympathies to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al Maktoum family and the people of the United Arab Emirates.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum devoted his life to the service of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates with honour and dignity. Pakistan deeply appreciates his valuable services and pays tribute to his memory with respect and admiration. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al Maktoum family, and the people of the United Arab Emirates. The Prime Minister prayed that Allah Almighty may bless the departed soul with the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and grant the bereaved family strength and patience to bear this profound loss. Ameen.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) September 21, 2026
He prayed for the departed soul to be granted the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and asked Allah Almighty to give the grieving family the strength and patience to endure the loss.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar also expressed his deep sorrow over Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s passing.
In a message posted on X, he recalled Sheikh Ahmed’s longstanding contribution to Dubai’s security and development, as well as his services to the UAE Armed Forces, saying his efforts would remain remembered.
Deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum @HHShkMohd. His long years of service to Dubai’s security and development, and his contribution to the UAE Armed Forces, will be long remembered. On behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan, and on my personal behalf, I extend heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al-Maktoum family and the people of Dubai and UAE. May Allah Almighty grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannah and bless the bereaved family with patience. Ameen. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) September 21, 2026
On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, as well as in his personal capacity, the deputy prime minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Al Maktoum family and the people of Dubai and the UAE.
Ishaq Dar also prayed that Allah Almighty grant the deceased the highest place in Jannah and give the bereaved family the patience and strength needed to bear the loss.