Дубай, 4 января (Корр. Emirates.SU). Сегодня рано утром в Австралии скончался правитель Дубая, вице-президент и премьер-министр ОАЭ шейх Мактум бин Рашид Аль Мактум, передает эмиратское агентство новостей "ВАМ".

В стране объявлен 40-дневный траур. Все государственные учреждения будут закрыты в течение 7 дней.

В связи в объявленным в ОАЭ трауром в Дубае три дня не будут работать предприятия частного сектора

12:50 - 4 января 2006

Дубай, 4 января (Корр. Emirates.SU). В связи в объявленным в ОАЭ 40-дневным трауром в Дубае три дня не будут работать предприятия частного сектора, передает эмиратское агентство новостей "ВАМ". Они закроются завтра, 5 января.

Сегодня рано утром в Австралии в возрасте 62 лет скончался правитель Дубая, вице-президент и премьер-министр ОАЭ шейх Мактум бин Рашид Аль Мактум.

Похороны шейха Мактума бин Рашида аль Мактума состоятся в четверг в Дубае

13:47 - 4 января 2006

Дубай, 4 января (Корр. Emirates.SU). Похороны шейха Мактума бин Рашида аль Мактума состоятся в четверг, передает информагентство "ВАМ". Правителя Дубая, вице-президента и премьер-министра ОАЭ, скончавшегося в сегодня утром в Австралии, похоронят на кладбище в Умм Хурейре в Бур-Дубае.

В ОАЭ объявлен 40-дневный траур. Все государственные учреждения будут закрыты в течение 7 дней. Предприятия частного сектора не будут работать 3 дня, начиная с 5 января.

взято с http://www.emirates.su/

DUBAI (AFP) - Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashed al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and vice president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), died in Australia at the age of 62, the official news agency WAM announced.

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the architect of the city state's development boom, is expected to succeed him as ruler of the emirate, one of the seven that form the UAE federation.

"The president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan announces the death this morning of his highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashed al-Maktoum," who was also the UAE's prime minister, the presidential affairs ministry said in a statement carried by WAM.

The statement did not indicate the cause of death but the Dubai ruler's office said that Sheikh Maktoum, who has ruled the emirate since 1990, died early Wednesday in Australia.

Forty days of national mourning have been declared, with government offices closed for a week, WAM said.

AFP - Wed, 04 Jan 2006 114755 GMT

Leader's body en route to UAE

The body of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is tonight being flown from Australia to his home country for burial.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, who is also the Vice-President of the UAE and Emir of Dubai, died on Queensland's Gold Coast yesterday.

He suffered a heart attack while holidaying with his family.

His body is expected to be buried in Dubai by sunset on Thursday in line with Muslim tradition.

Brisbane Airport Corporation spokesman Jim Carden says the Sheikh's private Boeing 747-400 left the tarmac at 11:00pm AEST on Wednesday.

"It has been a very complex and difficult logistics operation," he said.

"We have managed to facilitate the rapid departure of the royal party back to Dubai in what is very difficult circumstance for them.

"We believe the 14-hour journey will get the entourage back to Dubai on time to observe the necessary funeral arrangements."

The UAE has declared 40 days of mourning and state institutions will close for a week.

"The UAE has today lost a historical leader who dedicated his life to building the nation and doing good for its people," a statement from the UAE presidency said.

Dubai's Defence Minister and Sheikh Maktoum's younger brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has succeeded as ruler of Dubai.

The UAE is a federation of seven emirates, which include Dubai.

Each emirate has a separate ruler and heir apparent, who preside over a local government.

Almost all the ruling officials in the emirates also hold ministerial posts in the UAE Government, which is also a member of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Racing connections

Internationally, Sheikh Maktoum was best known as co-owner of Dubai's Godolphin stables, which competes in major horse races.

He also spent several weeks a year in Britain.

At home, Sheikh Maktoum maintained a low profile, preferring to allow his younger brothers to run the day-to-day affairs of Dubai.

"In his quiet way, Sheikh Maktoum was a pillar of the federation," Anthony Harris, a former British ambassador to the UAE, said.

"He ... was remarkable for an Arab leader because he allowed his younger brothers to have a higher profile."

Officials say UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan will also soon appoint a new prime minister and vice-president for the Gulf Arab state.

Economists say they did not expect Sheikh Maktoum's death to impact Dubai's booming economy.

The Maktoum family has presided over Dubai's efforts to transform itself from a desert post into an economic hub for trade, finance, property and tourism intending to wean itself off dwindling oil reserves.

The capital Abu Dhabi holds most of the oil wealth of the UAE.

Sheikh Maktoum officially took over as ruler of Dubai in 1990, when his father Sheikh Rashid died after a long illness.

It is not clear how many wives and children he had.

ABC - Wed, 04 Jan 2006 14:33:00 GMT

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