Face81

CNN and Reuters are now carrying the same report:

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/me...ai.death.reut/

Jeeper

Face!
Read the last parapgraph......you've broken 3 of the 4 copyright rules.

Face81

mistake spotted and rectified. Thanks.

The news is just so sad.

Face81

Just announced on CNN:

He died of a heart attack in Australia and they also added that Sheikh Mohammed will take over as Ruler of Dubai.

Rumble Tumble

It is very sad Face, however the people of Dubai are lucky in the fact that they will have somebody more than capable to take over.

Face81

I am honestly very upset by this news.

Face81

DUBAI RULER DIES; 40-day mourning; DSF cancelled
Posted: Wednesday, January 04, 2006'

Source: http://www.tradearabia.com/tanews/ne...e=98801&Sn=LAW


Dubai

The prime minister and vice-president of the UAE, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, died early today in Australia, the Wam news agency said. Diplomats said Sheikh Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai, suffered heart problems and was in his mid-60s.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the UAE's defence minister, is Sheikh Maktoum's brother and heir who will automatically take over as ruler of Dubai.

Officials said UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan will appoint a new premier and vice-president for the state that is a federation of seven emirates.

Sheikh Maktoum maintained a low profile, preferring to allow his younger brothers, including the globally renowned enterpreneur Sheikh Mohammed, to run the day-to-day affairs of Dubai, the Gulf region's trade and tourism hub.

'The UAE has today lost a historical leader who dedicated his life to building the nation and doing good for its people,' said a statement from the UAE's presidency.

Dubai's main stock market halted trading after the news.

The UAE has declared 40 days of mourning and government institutions will be closed for a week.

The Dubai Shopping Festival 2006, which was scheduled to open today, has been cancelled as a mark of respect for the leader, Tradearabia has learnt.

Jeeper

Any word on the Dubai marathon to be run on Fri?

Rumble Tumble

A Hug for you!

A simple Hug

There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part

A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'cause you're you

It's funny how a little hug
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RT xx

Rumble Tumble

Hmmmmmmmm...... DSF cancelled, Dubai Marathon i doubt it!

Sadly.

Face81

Thanks RT. Its just that I am so attached to this country and such news is very upsetting indeed.

I appreciate the e-hug.

Also, I just found this:
Dubai ruler dies on Gold Coast

January 4, 2006 - 6:44PM

The ruler of Dubai, United Arab Emirates Deputy President Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashed al-Maktoum, died on Wednesday on Queensland's Gold Coast.

The UAE's official WAM news agency confirmed his death in Australia.

He died on the Gold Coast at the Palazzo Versace resort from a suspected heart attack.

The horse racing figure was in Australia in preparation for the Magic Millions yearling sales.

Arrangements are being made at Brisbane International Airport to fly his body home.

Diplomats said Sheikh Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai, suffered heart problems and was in his mid-60s.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, who is the UAE's defence minister, is Maktoum's brother and heir who will automatically take over as ruler of Dubai.

Officials said UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan will appoint a new premier and vice president for the Gulf Arab state that is a federation of seven emirates.

Sheikh Maktoum maintained a low profile, preferring to allow his younger brothers, including the globally renowned entrepreneur Sheikh Mohammed, to run the day-to-day affairs of Dubai, the Gulf region's trade and tourism hub.

Sheikh Maktoum is best known as co-owner of Dubai's Godolphin stables which competes in major horse races.

"The UAE has today lost a historical leader who dedicated his life to building the nation and doing good for its people," said a statement from the UAE's presidency.

Dubai's main stock market halted trading after the news. The UAE has declared 40 days of mourning and government institutions will be closed for a week.

Brisbane International Airport spokesman Jim Carden said the sheikh's private Boeing 747-400 was ready to take his body back to Dubai.

He arrived in Brisbane on December 28 in a Boeing 747-400 with a retinue of 33.

"We recognise the cultural urgency in terms of getting his body back to his homeland for burial," Mr Carden said.

"We pulled out all stops in terms of setting up special security and baggage processing out of the public gaze to fast-track their requirements."

His body is expected to be buried in Dubai by sunset on Thursday in line with Muslim tradition.

Sheikh Maktoum was born in 1943 and was appointed the first prime minister of the UAE in 1971.

After the death of his father in 1990, he became ruler of Dubai and vice-president and prime minister of the UAE.

Desert Dweller

Although it's a shame Makka has moved on I do think that cancelling DSF is a bit excessive. This is a global event with people coming over from other parts of the world to purchase, perform, trade and generally enjoy all the events going on. There will be a lot of very disappointed people as well as many more who will lose a lot of money.
You wouldn't see Debenhams cancel their Boxing Day sale because the Queen shifted off.

Face, don't mean to be offensive in the above- there will be a lot of sad people in the UAE over the next couple of weeks. He was a good man and did a lot for the country and horse racing in Dubai where my wife rode alongside him once in an endurance race.

Jeeper

I agree with those sentiments....although I couldn't care less about DSF and it's associated traffic problems why can't they just delay it for a week...don't cancel the damn thing.

Peterrod

May Allah Rest His Soul In Peace.

Please kindly look below at the web page link, I think it will answer everybodys questions,

http://www.gulf-news.com/nation/Gove.../10009403.html

In Loving Memory Of The Above Deceased.


Peter.

shoushou

May GOD rest his soul in peace...