UAE President receives condolences from Qatari Emir over Emirati martyrs

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences from Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani over the loss of four UAE Armed Forces members in a terrorist attack in Somalia.

The bodies of the four martyrs of the UAE Armed Forces arrived at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning on board a military aircraft.

The Emir of Qatar extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of the martyrs and for their loved ones to find solace and strength during this challenging time.

Sheikh Tamim also reaffirmed Qatar's solidarity and support for the UAE in this moment of grief, and wished the wounded a swift recovery.

The UAE President expressed his appreciation to Sheikh Tamim for his condolences.

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