Ruler of Dubai dies
04/01/2006 - 07:27:21The emir of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum Rashid al-Maktoum, has died, the Emirates Information Ministry said today.
The emir, who was a vice president of the United Arab Emirates and prime minister of Dubai, died while visiting Australia, an Emirates official said.
“The United Arab Emirates today lost a historical leader who devoted his life to establishing the United Arab Emirates and enhancing its structure and the welfare of its people,” the government said in a statement.
