PM Modi condoles demise of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

September 21, 2026 9:15 PM

PM Modi condoles demise of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of Dubai Ruler and UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi extended his condolences to the Al Maktoum family and the people of Dubai, and recalled Sheikh Ahmed's contributions to society. "Deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His efforts to serve society will b...

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away; Dubai declares 10-day mourning

September 21, 2026 7:30 PM

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away; Dubai declares 10-day mourning

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Ruler of Dubai and UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away today at the age of 76. The Dubai Media Office announced that an official mourning period of ten days has been declared across the emirate. Flags will be flown at half-mast during the mourning period. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mourned the death of his brother in a message shared on social media. He prayed for Sheikh Ahmed...

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media access under new child safety rules

June 18, 2026 5:26 PM

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media access under new child safety rules

The UAE has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years, a sweeping move aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space. The decision was taken by the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under the resolution, children under the age of 15 will not be permitted to create or operate social media accounts, nor access interactive features such as posting, commenting, sharing content, or joining public groups.Users...

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as UAE prime minister

January 5, 2026 10:05 AM

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as UAE prime minister

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, marked the 20th anniversary of his assumption of the office of Prime Minister on January 5, 2006, in a gathering with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decades. The meeting took place in the presence of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who congratulated Sheikh Mohammed on the occasion, wishing him continued health and wellbeing to sustain ...