Top racehorse owner Sheik Maktoum dies

The emir of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been succeeded by younger brother Sheikh Mohammed following his death earlier today aged 62.

Top racehorse owner Sheik Maktoum dies
Wed, 04 Jan, 2006 - 12:31

The emir of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been succeeded by younger brother Sheikh Mohammed following his death earlier today aged 62.

Sheikh Maktoum, who was ruler of Dubai and vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, passed away while visiting Australia, the president’s office in Abu Dhabi said in a statement.

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