The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and absolute solidarity with the State of Qatar following the tragic industrial explosion at the Barzan gas facility in the Ras Laffan industrial zone. In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE extended its deepest sympathies to the Qatari government, its people, and the families of the 13 expatriate workers who lost their lives in the technical malfunction. The Ministry also wished a swift and full recovery to the 66 individuals injured in the incident. Highlighting the deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two Gulf nations, the UAE reaffirmed its readiness to provide any necessary logistical or medical assistance to aid Qatar’s emergency response and recovery efforts. The diplomatic outreach underscores the strong cohesion and mutual support mechanisms that unite the Gulf Cooperation Council during times of crisis, reassuring the regional expatriate community of the collective resilience of the GCC.
