{
  "id": 7373401,
  "title": "Military funeral held for two UAE servicemen who died during training mission",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/military-funeral-held-for-two-uae-servicemen-who-died-during-training",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:13:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/military-funeral-held-for-two-uae-servicemen-who-died-during-training-mission-1.500674457"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi witnessed a somber military funeral at Zayed Military Hospital on Monday, honoring two UAE servicemen who lost their lives during a training mission on September 14, 2026. Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhali and Officer Cadet Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi were among those who perished while performing their duties. The ceremony was attended by senior commanders, officers from the Ministry of Defence, and the families of the fallen heroes. The Ministry of Defence expressed profound condolences to the bereaved families, seeking Allah's mercy and extending their sympathies for the hardships they now face. The ministry had previously mourned the loss of Major Menhali and Officer Cadet Al Shamsi, who gave their lives while undertaking a training mission within the UAE's borders. The UAE's naval commander also attended the emotional service, paying tribute to the national duty martyr Saeed Rashid Al Balushi.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: A military funeral was held at Zayed Military Hospital on Monday for two UAE servicemen who died while carrying out a training mission in the country. Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhali and Officer Cadet Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi died during the training mission on September 14, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Senior commanders and…",
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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."
}