Two UAE servicemen killed during training mission
Two UAE servicemen were killed while carrying out a training mission in the country on Monday, the Ministry of Defence has announced. In a statement, the ministry identified the two as Maj Abdalla Shamis Almenhali and candidate Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi, and mourned the martyrs. The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the two servicemen and prayed for God to grant them…
The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates expressed deep sorrow over the loss of two servicemen who perished during a training exercise on Monday, September 14, 2026. Identified as Major Abdallah Shamis Al Menhali and candidate Saeed Abdallah Al Shamsi, the two were participating in the training mission when they tragically met their end.
The UAE government conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, beseeching divine mercy to grant them solace and welcome the martyrs into paradise. The nation's naval commander also attended the soldier's funeral, paying tribute to the national duty martyr Saeed Rashid Al Balushi.
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