Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain Pilot Saeed Rashid Al Balushi, who was martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. attended the mourning majlis in Al Maqqam area in Al Ain Region, extending deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family of the martyr. H.H. prayed for the national duty hero to be enveloped in boundless mercy, ranked among the righteous and martyrs in Paradise, and for his family and loved ones to be granted strength, patience, and solace.
While offering condolences, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan underscored the pride of the UAE, its leadership, and people in the nation's heroes, who embody the noble values of sacrifice, loyalty, and dedication in serving their country and safeguarding its achievements.
H.H. reaffirmed the pride of the UAE, its leadership, and its people in its brave soldiers and their sacrifices to protect their nation and homeland, cherishing the loyalty of its heroes in defending it and protecting its achievements.