UAE offers condolences to Saudi Arabia over deaths in air force fighter jet crash

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Saudi Arabia over the deadly crash of a Royal Saudi air force fighter jet.

The jet crashed during a training mission in Khamis Mushait, which resulted in the martyrdom of its crew.

In a statement on Thursday, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) expressed its sincere sympathies to the government and people of Saudi Arabia, especially the families of the victims.

The number of crew members was not immediately clear. An investigation into the accident is now underway.

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