• Sheikh Rashid was an accomplished equestrian, having participated in international and local competitions and winning laurels for the UAE.
    Sheikh Rashid was an accomplished equestrian, having participated in international and local competitions and winning laurels for the UAE.
  • Born in Dubai on November 12, 1981, Sheikh Rashid was educated in Dubai at the Rashid School for Boys, then attended Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom, from which he graduated in 2002.
    Born in Dubai on November 12, 1981, Sheikh Rashid was educated in Dubai at the Rashid School for Boys, then attended Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom, from which he graduated in 2002.
  • Sheikh Rashid was raised to value ethics and respect traditions, learning from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid the skills of leadership and diligence.
    Sheikh Rashid was raised to value ethics and respect traditions, learning from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid the skills of leadership and diligence.
  • Sheikh Rashid was a well-known figure in sports.
    Sheikh Rashid was a well-known figure in sports.
  • Sheikh Rashid was an accomplished equestrian and won two gold medals in the 120-kilometre Endurance Individual and 120km Endurance Team Mixed events at the 2006 Doha Asian Olympics.
    Sheikh Rashid was an accomplished equestrian and won two gold medals in the 120-kilometre Endurance Individual and 120km Endurance Team Mixed events at the 2006 Doha Asian Olympics.
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, said on Saturday that he lost 'a best friend and a childhood companion'.
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, said on Saturday that he lost 'a best friend and a childhood companion'.
  • Sheikh Rashid was owner of Zabeel Racing International and led the individual owners list an unprecedented five times with more than 428 wins.
    Sheikh Rashid was owner of Zabeel Racing International and led the individual owners list an unprecedented five times with more than 428 wins.
  • Sheikh Rashid was an active member of Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organisation working towards increasing access to quality primary education for children around the world.
    Sheikh Rashid was an active member of Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organisation working towards increasing access to quality primary education for children around the world.
  • Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is remembered for his philanthropic work, his role in advancing sports in the UAE and his skills as an accomplished equestrian and businessman.
    Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is remembered for his philanthropic work, his role in advancing sports in the UAE and his skills as an accomplished equestrian and businessman.
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, said on Saturday that he lost 'a best friend and a childhood companion'.
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, said on Saturday that he lost 'a best friend and a childhood companion'.
  • Sheikh Rashid was also a founding member of Dubai Sports and Cultural Club, as well as an active member of Dubai Cares philanthropic organisation and a well-known sports figure.
    Sheikh Rashid was also a founding member of Dubai Sports and Cultural Club, as well as an active member of Dubai Cares philanthropic organisation and a well-known sports figure.
  • He was raised by his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to value ethics and respect traditions, learning from him the skills of leadership and diligence.
    He was raised by his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to value ethics and respect traditions, learning from him the skills of leadership and diligence.
  • Sheikh Rashid was educated in Dubai at the Rashid School for Boys, then attended Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom, from which he graduated in 2002.
    Sheikh Rashid was educated in Dubai at the Rashid School for Boys, then attended Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom, from which he graduated in 2002.
  • Sheikh Rashid is remembered for his philanthropic work, his role in advancing sports in the UAE and his skills as an accomplished equestrian and businessman.
    Sheikh Rashid is remembered for his philanthropic work, his role in advancing sports in the UAE and his skills as an accomplished equestrian and businessman.
  • Sheikh Rashid was a well-known figure in sports.
    Sheikh Rashid was a well-known figure in sports.
  • Sheikh Rashid was a founding member of Dubai Sports and Cultural Club, for which he was chairman until 2005.
    Sheikh Rashid was a founding member of Dubai Sports and Cultural Club, for which he was chairman until 2005.

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Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed: 1981-2015 - in pictures

Mark Asquith

September 20, 2015

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Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who died of a heart attack on Saturday morning at age 33, is remembered for his philanthropic work, his role in advancing sports in the UAE and his skills as an accomplished equestrian and businessman. The son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid was an active member of Dubai Cares philanthropic organisation and a founding member of Dubai Sports and Cultural Club. All photos: Wam

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