In a tragic incident that has drawn international attention, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the death of three Qatari diplomats in a fatal car crash. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 12, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The deceased, identified as Saud bin Thamer Al Thani, Abdullah Ghanem Al Khayarin, and Hassan Jaber Al Jaber, were members of the Amiri Diwan, the administrative office of the Qatari Emir. Two other individuals, Abdullah Issa Al Kuwari and Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Buainain, were injured in the crash and are currently receiving treatment at Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital. They are expected to be transferred to Doha for further medical care. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs also extended its sympathies to the families of the victims and the Qatari leadership, government, and people, describing the incident as a ‘painful loss.’ The Qatari embassy in Cairo is coordinating with Egyptian authorities to ensure the repatriation of the deceased and the injured. This tragic event underscores the risks faced by diplomats in their line of duty and has prompted expressions of solidarity from across the region.
UAE President offers condolences to Qatar Emir over death of diplomats in car crash
