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Arab Leaders Extend Condolences to Saudi Arabia Over Aramco Helicopter Crash Victims
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Arab Leaders Extend Condolences to Saudi Arabia Over Aramco Helicopter Crash Victims

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Arab leaders extended condolences to Saudi Arabia following a helicopter crash that killed 14 Saudi nationals.
  • The incident occurred on Sunday involving a helicopter belonging to the Saudi oil giant Aramco in Ras Tanura.
  • The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and investigations are likely underway.

Several Arab leaders have conveyed their condolences to Saudi Arabia following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of 14 Saudi nationals. The incident occurred on Sunday in Ras Tanura, located on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast along the Gulf.

full solidarity with the Kingdom in the wake of the tragic incident and extended his sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs

— Ambassador Fouad MajaliThe Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson expressed solidarity and condolences following the Aramco helicopter crash.

Ambassador Fouad Majali, the Official Spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs, affirmed Jordan's solidarity with the Kingdom and offered sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. The Sultanate of Oman, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also issued a statement expressing deep sympathy. Condolence messages were received from leaders of the UAE, Bahrain, Palestine, and Jordan.

sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the families

— Oman Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its condolences regarding the tragic incident.

Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), extended his sincere condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the people of Saudi Arabia. The helicopter involved in the crash belonged to Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom's state-owned oil company. The state news agency reported the crash but stated that the cause remains unknown.

sincere condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and to the government and people of Saudi Arabia

— Jasem AlbudaiwiThe GCC Secretary General offered condolences to the Saudi leadership and its people.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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