New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Dubai has announced 10 days of official mourning after the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai's Ruler and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Gulf News reported.

The Ruler's Court said the mourning period had started immediately. Flags across the emirate will be flown at half-mast during the period.

Sheikh Mohammed paid tribute to his younger brother in a post on X, offering prayers for his soul and asking for him to be granted a place in Paradise.

"May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. May Allah have mercy on you, my brother," Sheikh Mohammed wrote.

He said that while Sheikh Ahmed was no longer with them, he would continue to be ...