Dubai declares 10 days of mourning and flags will be flown at half-mast following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, announced the passing of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away this morning, Monday. The Court declared 10 days of official mourning and flags will be flown at half-mast in Dubai, beginning today, Monday.