Ten days of official mourning have been declared in Dubai over his death. During this time, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across the Emirates.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 76, was serving as deputy chief of Dubai Police and Public Security Department.

Following his brother's death, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed grief on social media platform X and prayed for him. Officials, prominent figures, and the general public of the Emirates have expressed condolences over his death.