al dente

I hope the rumours are not true, but he may have passed away. A very sad for us all.

Meow

Really? Where did you hear that?

Nothing on the wires or anywhere else I can see.

shiva

Not heard anything but wouldn't be surprised as it wouldn't be the first time the official notice was delayed.
I'm sure that deals are already being cut again though

Meow

Fair comment, but haven't they already agreed succession in AD? It's been common knowledge that he hasn't been well for years and has been handing over various of his jobs/roles.

al dente

It's not verified and I would hate to say anything that could be construed as disrespectful. There may be others on here who know, which is the reason for the post.

It's all a bit nervewracking.

shiva

Yanni there is always a deal to be cut

This ministry for that one etc etc
The presidency is less than half of the power if not 10%

NorthernLad

The missus heard something similar today at work.

Patsy Stoned

I also heard this yesterday but.. there is a big Maktoum wedding tonight so maybe that has delayed announcements, they wouldn't want to cancel !

busybee2

people were texting me about "these rumours" think they wre getting wire crossed with the education guy on that same day... i have heard that he is doing better and recovering well.

busybee2

yes this was the case the last time....

scrubbedexpat141

The mrs has come home saying the same thing.

Hopefully it's not the case and just a sad rumour.

shiva

more pan pipe rumours for the weekend

Patsy Stoned

I heard that too... but my locals haven't heard anything..... expat rumours then

shiva

Probably

the_red_sheep

Valentine's Day might get cancelled then. Every cloud...