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==Death== |
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On the morning of 19 September 2015, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed died of a [[heart attack]] at the age of 33.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies of heart attack |url=http://www.emirates247.com/news/government/sheikh-rashid-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-dies-of-heart-attack-2015-09-19-1.604056|publisher=Emirates 247|date=19 September 2015|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://gccdaily.com/News/-rashid-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-passes-away--/ Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away]</ref> A three-day mourning period was declared in Dubai upon his death and United Arab Emirates flags were flown at [[half mast]] during this mourning period.<ref>[http://gccdaily.com/News/mourning-declared-following-the-death-of-hh-sheikh-rashid-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum/ Mourning declared following the death of HH Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]</ref> Funeral prayers were held after Maghrib prayers at Zabeel Mosque. His burial was held in Bur Dubai's Umm Hurair cemetery.<ref>http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/shaikh-rashid-dies-of-heart-attack-1.1586338</ref> |
On the morning of 19 September 2015, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed died of a [[heart attack]] at the age of 33.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies of heart attack |url=http://www.emirates247.com/news/government/sheikh-rashid-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-dies-of-heart-attack-2015-09-19-1.604056|publisher=Emirates 247|date=19 September 2015|accessdate=19 September 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://gccdaily.com/News/-rashid-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-passes-away--/ Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away]</ref> A three-day mourning period was declared in Dubai upon his death and United Arab Emirates flags were flown at [[half mast]] during this mourning period.<ref>[http://gccdaily.com/News/mourning-declared-following-the-death-of-hh-sheikh-rashid-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum/ Mourning declared following the death of HH Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]</ref> Funeral prayers were held after Maghrib prayers at Zabeel Mosque. His burial was held in Bur Dubai's Umm Hurair cemetery.<ref>http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/shaikh-rashid-dies-of-heart-attack-1.1586338</ref> |
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==Death controversy== |
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Although it has been declared in UAE that the cause of [[Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum]]'s death was a [[Myocardial infarction|heart attack]], Yemeni sources claim that he was killed in Yemen as he was part of a [[Special operations]] unit deployed to fight in the [[Yemeni Civil War (2015)|civil war]] in [[Yemen]]. There has been no independent confirmation of the rumors that he was killed while fighting in Yemen.<ref>[http://www.islamicinvitationturkey.com/2015/09/20/breaking-yemeni-military-force-killed-son-of-dubai-king-in-military-base-in-marib/ Breaking- Yemeni Military Force killed Son of Dubai King in Military Base in Marib ]</ref> [[User:WikiBulova|WikiBulova]] ([[User talk:WikiBulova|talk]]) 14:45, 20 September 2015 (UTC) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum | |||||
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Born | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 12 November 1981||||
Died | 19 September 2015 Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (aged 33)||||
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Father | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | ||||
Mother | Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum |
Styles of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum | |
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Reference style | His Highness |
Spoken style | Your Highness |
Alternative style | Sir |
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: الشيخ راشد بن محمد آل مكتوم, styled HH Sheikh Rashid; 12 November 1981 – 19 September 2015) was the eldest son of United Arab Emirates Vice President, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.[1] At the age of 33, he died of a heart attack on 19 September 2015.[2]
Education
Sheikh Rashid was educated in Dubai at the Rashid School for Boys. He then attended Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom and graduated in 2002.[1]
Roles and positions
In January 2008 Sheikh Rashid was appointed President of the UAE Olympic Committee. However in 2010 he resigned from his position on account of his overloaded work schedule.
Sheikh Rashid was a principal partner or owner in the following listed companies:
- ISIS, Owner
- Noor Investment Group, Principal Partner
- Noor Islamic Bank, Principal Partner
- United Holdings Group Dubai, Owner
- Zabeel Racing International, Owner
- Dubai Holding Company, Principal Partner
Sport
Sheikh Rashid was a well-known sports figure in the UAE. He participated in a number of International and local Equestrian Endurance competitions winning a number of laurels for the country. His greatest achievement was winning two gold medals in the 2006 Asian Games 120 km Endurance individual mixed as well as 120 km Endurance Team Mixed events. As the owner of Zabeel Racing International, Sheikh Rashid led the individual owners list an unprecedented five times with over 428 wins. Sheikh Rashid was also a huge football fan; his favourite club was Manchester United.
Personal life and family
Sheikh Rashid was the second child and eldest son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's 24 children.[3] His brother-in-law was Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and owner of Manchester City Football Club.
Awards and honors
Sheikh Rashid's personal net worth, as estimated by Forbes magazine in 2010, was approximately $1.9b US dollars.
Death
On the morning of 19 September 2015, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed died of a heart attack at the age of 33.[4][5] A three-day mourning period was declared in Dubai upon his death and United Arab Emirates flags were flown at half mast during this mourning period.[6] Funeral prayers were held after Maghrib prayers at Zabeel Mosque. His burial was held in Bur Dubai's Umm Hurair cemetery.[7]
Death controversy
Although it has been declared in UAE that the cause of Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's death was a heart attack, Yemeni sources claim that he was killed in Yemen as he was part of a Special operations unit deployed to fight in the civil war in Yemen. There has been no independent confirmation of the rumors that he was killed while fighting in Yemen.[8] WikiBulova (talk) 14:45, 20 September 2015 (UTC)
References
- ^ a b "Life and times of late Rashid bin Mohammed [1981-2015]". Emirates 247. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Shaikh Rashid Bin Mohammad dies of heart attack". Gulf News. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "13.1 MB: Cable: 08DUBAI57_a". Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies of heart attack". Emirates 247. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away
- ^ Mourning declared following the death of HH Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- ^ http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/shaikh-rashid-dies-of-heart-attack-1.1586338
- ^ Breaking- Yemeni Military Force killed Son of Dubai King in Military Base in Marib
External links
- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/h-h-sheikh-rashid-bin-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum/56/ba4/a86
- http://www.kentuckyderby.com/contenders/connections/zabeel-racing-international
- http://www.dubairacenight.com/sheikh-rashids-zabeel-racing-purchases-richards-kid/
- http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/54433/readys-echo-sold-to-zabeel-racing
- http://www.tcf-me.com/client_portal/68/news_releases/270
- http://www.arabianbusiness.com/companies/noor-islamic-bank-69131.html
- Dubai Holding
- http://www.noortakaful.com/about/NT_Annual_Report_2011_English_FINAL.pdf
- http://www.fanoos.com/society/sheikh_rashid_bin_mohammed_al_maktoum.html