{
  "id": 1557679,
  "title": "UAE expresses solidarity with Zimbabwe, conveys condolences over victims of capsized ferry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-zimbabwe-conveys-condolences-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:56:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-zimbabwe-conveys-condolences-over-victims-of-capsized-ferry-1.500644091"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates has shown its deepest condolences and solidarity to the people of Zimbabwe following a tragic incident on Lake Kariba. A passenger ferry capsized, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries and missing individuals. In a statement, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims, to the Republic of Zimbabwe and its entire nation. The MoFA also extended its wishes for a swift recovery for all those who were injured in the accident.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe over a capsized passenger ferry in Lake Kariba, which resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries, and missing people. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}