His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has offered heartfelt condolences on the passing of Hussein Khansaheb, one of the UAE’s pioneering businessmen.
Sheikh Mohammed described Khansaheb as a visionary leader whose entrepreneurial journey began in 1935, leaving behind a profound impact on the nation’s infrastructure, philanthropy, and community development. In a tribute shared on his official X account, Sheikh Mohammed emphasised that Khansaheb’s enduring contributions extended far beyond business, highlighting his dedication to charitable initiatives, housing projects for low-income families, orphanages, and health facilities.
تعازينا القلبية لأسرة رجل الأعمال الراحل حسين خانصاحب .. أحد أهم رواد الأعمال في الإمارات والذي تأسست شركتهم منذ العام 1935 … كان رائداً في مشاريع البنية التحتية .. وما يخلد ذكره أنه كان رائداً في المشاريع المجتمعية والإنسانية والخيرية ..
له جهود في بناء مساكن الأسر المتعففة… pic.twitter.com/RqJAJRElb1
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 12, 2025“Such legacies,” Sheikh Mohammed noted, “are what define the true value of a person, ensuring their memory remains alive in the nation’s collective conscience.”
Funeral prayers for the late businessman will take place tomorrow (Saturday) after the noon prayer at Martyrs Mosque, beside Al Qusais Cemetery in Dubai. Condolences will be received at his residence near Al Arabi Centre, Al Muzahir 1, Dubai.