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Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies

His Highness Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has died.


	Residents pay tearful farewell
	Leaders receive more condolences
	Life in pictures: Shaikh Maktoum
	In pictures: Shaikh Maktoum's funeral

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Major changes to UAE calendar

Major changes have been made to the UAE work calendar following the death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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Timeline: Milestones in the life of Shaikh Maktoum

Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is born in the Al Shindagha area of Dubai. He is the eldest son of Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, then ruler of the emirate of Dubai.

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Leader who cared for his country

Condolences on the death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum continued to pour in as top government officials underlined Shaikh Maktoum's role in building up and strengthening the UAE and Dubai.

	Racing mourns Maktoum
	New dates for A-1 GP
	'We have lost a great man'
	UAE rulers and dignitaries pay tribute
	Remembering Maktoum
	British press lauds Maktoum leadership
	Elders shocked at death of leader
	Mohammad receives visiting dignitaries
	Ruler who has clear vision for Dubai
	Khalifa receives condolences from world leaders
	Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies
	Khalifa leads mourning in UAE
	Dubai Marathon postponed
	Maktoum 'gave full attention to UAE's well-being'
	'He gave us hope for tomorrow'
	We will never forget him, say residents
	Dubai stands still in silent grief
	Model of political stability continues
	Dubai is entering a new era
	Nationals mourn loss of beloved leader
	A Man of Simplicity
	Khalifa and Mohammad condoled
	Leaders and media express grief
	Mohammad to receive mourners
	Funeral to be held on Thursday
	Nation bids tearful adieu
	Maktoum a down-to-earth man, says national who had chance encounter
	Residents pay tearful farewell
	Residents lament untimely death
	Expats grieve loss of a 'true' friend
	Major changes to UAE calendar
	Arab diplomats pay homage to a great statesman
	President receives condolence cables
	UAE Central Bank orders four-day shutdown
	Expat businesses remember the man who said 'welcome'
	Business leaders pay tribute
	Noble tradition of Maktoum family
	Mohammad succeeds Maktoum
	Rulers lament loss of a great leader
	Omanis sad at death of dynamic leader
	Trading indices hit hard as sombre market closes early
	AUB deal will allow $30m to support trade
	Maktoum was 'a modest man with sharp intellect'
	'A loss not only to UAE but to Arab and Muslim world'
	A man for youth and sport
	Business community mourns loss of Maktoum
	Timeline: Milestones in the life of Shaikh Maktoum
	Racing community pays rich tributes to a man of vision
	A major player in UAE formation
	Maktoum laid the foundation for a strong and modern nation
	Endurance will miss his support dearly
	Jaber praises qualities of Maktoum
	Nationals stunned as news hits like bolt of lightning
	Maktoum's legacy is a modern Dubai
	I can still hear his voice
	In his words: Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
	'It is thanks to him we were educated and able to get jobs'
	'We have lost a great leader and pioneer'
	Statesman with a worldwide appeal
	Grieving the untimely loss of a leader
	'We will continue his mission of development'
	Health sector recalls leader's contribution
	World dignitaries join in mourning the nation-builder
	South Asians remember generous and open leader
	Leader who cared for his country
	Asian community shocked over leader's death
	Mourners pay their respects
	Faithful throng mosques to pray for leader
	Leaders receive more condolences
	Your tributes to Shaikh Maktoum
	Recalling visionary who helped build the UAE
	Departed leader was down-to-earth person
	Officials pay tribute to a man who changed UAE

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