In the wake of the passing of the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the Minister of Finance and Industry of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a spectacular display as a tribute was made the Meydan Racecourse at the Dubai World Cup this weekend.
The event concluded with a glistening skyline featuring a drone display, which made up His Highness’ portrait in the sky.
Alongside this, screens showcased a series of photographs of the late Deputy Ruler of Dubai in remembrance of him.
The images of Sheikh Hamdan were complemented by messages which read, “A gentleman, a statesman, the equestrian.”
The 25th running of the #DubaiWorldCup came to a close with a touching tribute in memory of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance. pic.twitter.com/xSk1WGtKCM
— Meydan Racing (@MeydanRacing) March 27, 2021
This noteworthy tribute was an ode to the Deputy Ruler of Dubai’s many triumphs at the Dubai World Cup and overall love for racing. He experienced some profound victories at the Ascot Gold Cup and the Dubai World Cup in 1999 and 2007, respectively.
His Highness passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The news was announced by his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed shared a black and white photo of his elder brother along with the caption, which was posted in Arabic, stating, “We belong to God and to Him we shall return. May God have mercy on you, my brother, my support and my companion.”
