UAE leaders convey condolences for US shooting victims

Sunday, 4 August 2019 17:19

The UAE’s leaders have condoled the victims of the latest mass shootings in the United States.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to US President Donald Trump.

Similar messages have also been sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

At least 29 people were killed in the two separate shooting incidents in Ohio and Texas.

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