Saudi Arabia expresses condolences to UAE, Turkiye over deadly crashes

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday expressed its condolences to the United Arab Emirates and Turkiye following two separate fatal crashes that claimed a combined 18 lives.

In a statement posted on its X account, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the UAE after a major multi-vehicle traffic accident in the emirate of Fujairah left at least 14 people dead and 30 others injured.

The ministry extended its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the UAE’s leadership, government, and people, as well as to the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.