Abu Dhabi, UAE – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, sent a cable of condolences to his brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.
In the cable, he expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy on the martyrdom of the crew
and personnel of a helicopter that crashed in Qatari territorial waters.
The crash occurred due to a technical malfunction while the helicopter was on a routine mission.
Official condolences and fraternal solidarity
In his message, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the sisterly State of Qatar in this tragic loss.
He also expressed his condolences to the families of the martyrs
from the Qatari Armed Forces and the joint Qatari-Turkish forces.
In addition, he prayed that God Almighty grant them His mercy and admit them to Paradise.
He also asked that God grant their families patience and solace.
Details of the tragic accident
The helicopter suffered a sudden technical malfunction, causing it to crash into Qatari territorial waters.
This tragic incident, which deeply affected both official and public circles,
resulted in the martyrdom of its crew while performing their duty.
This event reflects the deep fraternal ties between the UAE and Qatar.
Furthermore, it shows their unwavering commitment to solidarity and cooperation in the face of adversity.
It also reinforces the ongoing cooperation between the two brotherly nations.



