Media professionals, business leaders, and community figures express solidarity with Al Maktoum family and UAE leadership during national mourning period
DUBAI, UAE – September 2026 – During the ten-day official mourning period, the Pakistani journalist community in Dubai organized a condolence reference and special prayer ceremony for the departed soul of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The gathering, held under the auspices of the Pakistan Journalists Forum UAE (PJF UAE) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists UAE (PFUJ UAE) , brought together journalists, business leaders, and community personalities who expressed heartfelt solidarity with the Al Maktoum family and the leadership of the United Arab Emirates.
Condolences Extended to UAE Leadership
Attendees offered sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the entire Al Maktoum family during this time of grief.
Distinguished Attendees
The condolence reference was attended by prominent figures from the Pakistani business and media communities, including:
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Shabbir Merchant – President, Pakistan Business Council Dubai
- Khalid Hussain Chaudhry -President Pakistan Social Centre Sharjah
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Iftikhar Ali Tattla
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Tahir Munir Tahir
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Khalid Malik
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Ansar Akram
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Rana Kashif Iqbal
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Muzaffar Rizvi
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Iqbal Advani
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Syed Mudassir Khushnood
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And other distinguished personalities
Expressions of Solidarity
Speaking to the media, participants stated that the Pakistani community stands with the leadership of Dubai, its people, and the Al Maktoum family in this hour of sorrow.
They emphasized that the bond of respect, love, and brotherhood between the people of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates has always remained strong and will continue to endure.
Special Prayers Offered
The condolence reference concluded with special prayers for the elevation of the departed soul’s ranks, patience and strength for the Al Maktoum family, and continued peace, progress, and stability for the United Arab Emirates.
About PJF UAE and PFUJ UAE
The Pakistan Journalists Forum UAE and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists UAE are representative bodies of Pakistani media professionals working in the United Arab Emirates, dedicated to promoting professional excellence, community engagement, and strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and the UAE.
