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SHAIKH MAKTOUM 1943 - 2006 
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Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies

His Highness Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has died.

Residents pay tearful farewell

Leaders receive more condolences

Life in pictures: Shaikh Maktoum
In pictures: Shaikh Maktoum's funeral

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Nation mourns leader

Major changes to UAE calendar

Major changes have been made to the UAE work calendar following the death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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Timeline: Milestones in the life of Shaikh Maktoum

Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is born in the Al Shindagha area of Dubai. He is the eldest son of Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, then ruler of the emirate of Dubai.

The Nation|Government

Leader who cared for his country

Condolences on the death of Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum continued to pour in as top government officials underlined Shaikh Maktoum's role in building up and strengthening the UAE and Dubai.

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Racing mourns Maktoum
New dates for A-1 GP
'We have lost a great man'
UAE rulers and dignitaries pay tribute
Remembering Maktoum
British press lauds Maktoum leadership
Elders shocked at death of leader
Mohammad receives visiting dignitaries
Ruler who has clear vision for Dubai
Khalifa receives condolences from world leaders
Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies
Khalifa leads mourning in UAE
Dubai Marathon postponed
Maktoum 'gave full attention to UAE's well-being'
'He gave us hope for tomorrow'
We will never forget him, say residents
Dubai stands still in silent grief
Model of political stability continues
Dubai is entering a new era
Nationals mourn loss of beloved leader
A Man of Simplicity
Khalifa and Mohammad condoled
Leaders and media express grief
Mohammad to receive mourners
Funeral to be held on Thursday
Nation bids tearful adieu
Maktoum a down-to-earth man, says national who had chance encounter
Residents pay tearful farewell
Residents lament untimely death
Expats grieve loss of a 'true' friend
Major changes to UAE calendar
Arab diplomats pay homage to a great statesman
President receives condolence cables
UAE Central Bank orders four-day shutdown
Expat businesses remember the man who said 'welcome'
Business leaders pay tribute
Noble tradition of Maktoum family
Mohammad succeeds Maktoum
Rulers lament loss of a great leader
Omanis sad at death of dynamic leader
Trading indices hit hard as sombre market closes early
AUB deal will allow $30m to support trade
Maktoum was 'a modest man with sharp intellect'
'A loss not only to UAE but to Arab and Muslim world'
A man for youth and sport
Business community mourns loss of Maktoum
Timeline: Milestones in the life of Shaikh Maktoum
Racing community pays rich tributes to a man of vision
A major player in UAE formation
Maktoum laid the foundation for a strong and modern nation
Endurance will miss his support dearly
Jaber praises qualities of Maktoum
Nationals stunned as news hits like bolt of lightning
Maktoum's legacy is a modern Dubai
I can still hear his voice
In his words: Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
'It is thanks to him we were educated and able to get jobs'
'We have lost a great leader and pioneer'
Statesman with a worldwide appeal
Grieving the untimely loss of a leader
'We will continue his mission of development'
Health sector recalls leader's contribution
World dignitaries join in mourning the nation-builder
South Asians remember generous and open leader
Leader who cared for his country
Asian community shocked over leader's death
Mourners pay their respects
Faithful throng mosques to pray for leader
Leaders receive more condolences
Your tributes to Shaikh Maktoum
Recalling visionary who helped build the UAE
Departed leader was down-to-earth person
Officials pay tribute to a man who changed UAE
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