Three-days of mourning after Dubai ruler's son, 33, dies

A three-day mourning period has been announced in Dubai after the death of the Prime Minister's son.

Sheikh Rashid died yesterday morning from a heart attack aged 33, according to the official state news agency WAM.

He was the eldest son of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral held in Dubai.